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'''Moovn Technologies, LLC''', commonly known as '''Moovn''', is an American [[ridesharing company]] based in [[Seattle]], Washington |
'''Moovn Technologies, LLC''', commonly known as '''Moovn''', is an American [[ridesharing company]] based in [[Seattle]], Washington |
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The company operates a mobile platform that allows users to instantly request or schedule rides in advance and guarantees no [[dynamic pricing]].<ref name=":6" /> In addition to offering ride-sharing services, the Moovn app includes an integrated marketplace, package deliveries, and cashless payments. Moovn does not own any vehicles but instead receives a commission from each booking and drivers retain the remaining fare.<ref name=":1" /> In Kenya and Tanzania, the vehicles include cars, motorcycles, and [[auto rickshaw]]s.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":5" /> |
The company operates a mobile platform that allows users to instantly request or schedule rides in advance and guarantees no [[dynamic pricing]].<ref name=":6" /> In addition to offering ride-sharing services, the Moovn app includes an integrated marketplace, package deliveries, and cashless payments. Moovn does not own any vehicles but instead receives a commission from each booking and drivers retain the remaining fare.<ref name=":1" /> In Kenya and Tanzania, the vehicles include cars, motorcycles, and [[auto rickshaw]]s.<ref name=":3" /><ref name=":5" /> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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Moovn was founded in the year 2015 by Godwin N. Gabriel, a Tanzanian immigrant who studied at the [[University of Washington]]'s [[Foster School of Business]].<ref name=": |
Moovn was founded in the year 2015 by Godwin N. Gabriel, a Tanzanian immigrant who studied at the [[University of Washington]]'s [[Foster School of Business]].<ref name=":">{{cite news|date= |title= |url=https://.com/-----/}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":">{{cite news |date= |title= |url=https://.com/-----/ |work= }}</ref> |
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In 2016, Moovn had a 12-person team at its Seattle headquarters and 37 full-time employees supporting its Sub-Saharan operations.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2016-08-25|title=Startup Spotlight: Moovn wants to be the Uber for the developing world|url=https://www.geekwire.com/2016/moovn-technologies/|access-date=2021-11-27|website=GeekWire|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017 during an [[Uber]] boycott, Moovn experienced a surge in demand.<ref name=": |
In 2016, Moovn had a 12-person team at its Seattle headquarters and 37 full-time employees supporting its Sub-Saharan operations.<ref name=":6">{{Cite web|date=2016-08-25|title=Startup Spotlight: Moovn wants to be the Uber for the developing world|url=https://www.geekwire.com/2016/moovn-technologies/|access-date=2021-11-27|website=GeekWire|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017 during an [[Uber]] boycott, Moovn experienced a surge in demand.<ref name=":" /><ref name=":" /> By 2018, the company had raised $2.5 million in capital, reaching up to 30,000 rides booked through the company's app per day.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-04-19 |title=There's a new ride-hailing app in town |url=https://www.geekwire.com/2018/theres-new-ride-hailing-app-town-moovn-wants-challenge-uber-lyft-seattle/ |access-date=2021-11-27 |website=GeekWire |language=en-US}}</ref> Moovn expanded its geographical footprint and operates in seven cities across the United States, including [[New York City]], [[Atlanta]] and [[San Francisco]].<ref name=":" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3">{{Cite web|date=2016-11-30|title=Black-Owned Ride-Sharing App Aims To Fill Void Left By Uber, Lyft|url=https://www.huffpost.com/entry/black-owned-ride-sharing-app_n_583f18a6e4b09e21702c1174|access-date=2021-11-27|website=HuffPost|language=en}}</ref> The company also has operations in select cities in [[Sub-Saharan Africa]] including [[Nairobi]] ([[Kenya]]) and [[Dar es Salaam]] ([[Tanzania]]).<ref name=":" /><ref name=":" /><ref name=":" /> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Latest revision as of 16:48, 19 May 2024
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| Industry | Transportation, Mobility as a Service |
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| Founded | 2015 |
| Founder | Godwin N. Gabriel |
| Headquarters | Seattle, Washington , USA |
Area served | USA, Kenya and Tanzania |
| Products | Moovn - Rideshare
Moovn Pay - Digitizing Cash Shooga - Mobile Payments & Donations Noobea - Buying or Selling Products & Online Marketplace RUSH - Requesting and Tracking Package Deliveries through the Moovn App |
| Services | Transportation Network Company |
| Website | www.moovn.com |
Moovn Technologies, LLC, commonly known as Moovn, is an American ridesharing company based in Seattle, Washington.[1]
The company operates a mobile platform that allows users to instantly request or schedule rides in advance and guarantees no dynamic pricing.[2] In addition to offering ride-sharing services, the Moovn app includes an integrated marketplace, package deliveries, and cashless payments. Moovn does not own any vehicles but instead receives a commission from each booking and drivers retain the remaining fare.[3] In Kenya and Tanzania, the vehicles include cars, motorcycles, and auto rickshaws.[4][5]
History
[edit]Moovn was founded in the year 2015 by Godwin N. Gabriel, a Tanzanian immigrant who studied at the University of Washington's Foster School of Business.[1][3][6]
In 2016, Moovn had a 12-person team at its Seattle headquarters and 37 full-time employees supporting its Sub-Saharan operations.[2] In 2017 during an Uber boycott, Moovn experienced a surge in demand.[1][3] By 2018, the company had raised $2.5 million in capital, reaching up to 30,000 rides booked through the company's app per day.[7] Moovn expanded its geographical footprint and operates in seven cities across the United States, including New York City, Atlanta and San Francisco.[1][3][4][6] The company also has operations in select cities in Sub-Saharan Africa including Nairobi (Kenya) and Dar es Salaam (Tanzania).[2][4][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Moovn Founder Godwin Gabriel". The Seattle Medium. 19 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Startup Spotlight: Moovn wants to be the Uber for the developing world". GeekWire. 2016-08-25. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ a b c d "Locally owned rideshare is booming". FOX13 News Seattle Washington KCPQ. 11 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Black-Owned Ride-Sharing App Aims To Fill Void Left By Uber, Lyft". HuffPost. 2016-11-30. Retrieved 2021-11-27.
- ^ a b "US investor enters Kenya's taxi hailing, eCommerce business". The Star.
- ^ a b "The Tanzanian Who Aims To Dethrone Uber". Forbes Africa. 6 June 2018.
- ^ "There's a new ride-hailing app in town". GeekWire. 2018-04-19. Retrieved 2021-11-27.