Designing a Safe Last Mile Sharing Vehicle for Rural India
We broadly define shared mobility as transportation services and resources that are shared among users, either concurrently or one after another. This includes public transit; micro-mobility (bike sharing, scooter sharing); automobile-based modes (carsharing, rides on demand, and micro-transit); and commute-based modes or ridesharing (carpooling and vanpooling).
How may we design an all weather, 9-seater (8+D) electric low footprint open vehicle for rural India with non-discriminating seating, which prevents overloading of passengers and enhance safety for both driver and passengers without compromising on loading capacity?
Objective of the Project
• All passengers and their belongings should be well contained inside the envelope of the vehicle.
• There should be uniform and comfortable seating with adequate legroom.
• The vehicle should provide protection in all weather conditions.
• The chassis should be foolproofing from any further illegal modifications that compromise the safety of users.
• Blurring the line between a passenger and a commercial vehicle.
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