abdecal Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 So I'm always thinking of ideas for new businesses and this one struck me today...What if you had a service where someone calls u to pick them up from a bar. (think taxi service) But what you do differently is you send out guys on motorcycles that get high mpg and u have a passenger ride along that drives the customers car back to their house from the bar. You could allow riders to use their own motorcycles at first until the business could afford to provide them. Low fuel costs, and you deliver their car back so it's their gas in the car. What do you guys think? Would you pay someone to pick up ur car? What can improve this idea? If you guys really think this could work I will start the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 just send one guy and a scooter he can take with him.http://cityscoot.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vf1000ride Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Already out there.http://www.drivemycarhome.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdecal Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Hmm... Well those businesses will not work unless you are in a big city. You will need actual motorcycles not scooters in a suburban area. And damn... it seems that no idea is original anymore,lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Zingo franchises across the US too. Featured on Top Gear USA just last week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdecal Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 You could greatly extend the range with actual motorcycles. The scooters would definitely work and be cheaper if they are within 5 miles of their house though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachG91 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 It is already out there, but, is there anything local? If you have extra cash to drop on one of those "Zingo" street legal scooters, and no local competition, then it could pay off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachG91 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 http://www.diblasi.com/price.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdecal Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 It is already out there, but, is there anything local? If you have extra cash to drop on one of those "Zingo" street legal scooters, and no local competition, then it could pay off.I just don't see those scooters working in an area like this. To many people go pretty far from home when they go to a bar. I def think motorcycles would work here though.And I checked, there is no service like that around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykill Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) So your paying two people to ride out to the car then drive it back with the person on the motorcycle following. Then riding back to the office or whatever? I wouldnt want someone I dont know driving my car. Most people I know call a taxi and have them drive them to the bar and pick them up.....Seems easy enoughedit and add Ohio's shitty weather and winter's. Your a very short seasonal business that wouldnt be worth it here. Edited April 1, 2012 by Mykill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachG91 Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I just don't see those scooters working in an area like this. To many people go pretty far from home when they go to a bar. I def think motorcycles would work here though.And I checked, there is no service like that around here.Yeah those things probably dont have too good of range on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Yeah those things probably dont have too good of range on them.~100 miles per tank... about 133 mpg.I just don't see those scooters working in an area like this. To many people go pretty far from home when they go to a bar. I def think motorcycles would work here though.And I checked, there is no service like that around here.i think that people will actually stay fairly close to their homes when they go out... its not like they are going to drive 20 miles just to go have a beer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abdecal Posted April 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 I drove 30 miles today to the bar,lol. But I would agree with you, most wouldn't. And MyKill brings up a good point. The season would be short so it's not something you could probably make a living off of. Plus paying 2 people would drive costs up more than gas would. Hmm.. I'll have to keep thinking, there must be some kind of alternative lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfloydgad Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 No Buzzkill intended, but,How many drunk Asshats do you think are smart enough when they are not drunk, let alone when they are, will call for this service. They will want to fight the rider of the bike and try to take the bike.Just shoot them before they kill one of us on our bike.That would end the drinking problem, eventually. That ching sound is my $.02 landing in the tip jar.Ride safe all,Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 its actually pretty successful in louisville.are you trying to tell me that drunk people from KENTUCKY are smarter than people from ohio? gimme a break.you other comments make you sound like you're from the anti-saloon league or something lol.i feel sorry for people who don't drink. when they wake up in the morning that's as good as they're going to feel all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfloydgad Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 John,Interesting you took away from my thread that insite, I was just thinking of every rider out on the road, even you. And drunk driving should be a Capital Offense, regardless if there is an accident or not. But again it is just my $.02, deal with it, I'll deal with yours.And please, everyone ride safe.Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadyone Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 The Taxi/shofer at Flemings Provides this. Its crazy expensive compared to a Taxi and a friend the next day. Though i have no idea how many people actually do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obesityrules Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 they have this in Columbus http://www.bemydd.com/bars-restaurants-specials/city/columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Or you get one of these and tow their car home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jst2fst Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Or you get one of these and tow their car home.Whats the name of this and the specs if you have them. I've seen these before online but only pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 2, 2012 Report Share Posted April 2, 2012 Whats the name of this and the specs if you have them. I've seen these before online but only picshttp://www.gizmag.com/go/5688/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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