DETROIT (WXYZ) — The largest carpooling provider in the country is launching for locally for Detroit commuters.
Scoop Technologies announced Wednesday a partnership with Bedrock to bring the carpooling service to the Motor City. Scoop will immediately be available for residents to commute to and from seven zip codes across Detroit, including 48201, 48226, 48202, 48207, 48208, 48216, and 48209.
The company says, "The Scoop app allows local commuters to carpool to work with co-workers and neighbors. Scoop's algorithm uses pre-scheduled pick-up times in the morning and evening, traffic, and prior trip feedback to dynamically match commuters into carpools. Carpoolers can choose to ride or drive based on their daily schedules and all costs for the commute are split amongst the passengers, so everyone saves."
“Bedrock’s goal is to position Detroit at the forefront of mobility innovation, by providing the best alternative transportation experiences for our team members, tenants, and visitors to Detroit,” said Kevin Bopp, VP of Parking & Mobility at Bedrock. “This partnership with Scoop allows us to offer another reliable and effective method for commuting to and through our city. As more and more downtown institutions take advantage of this initiative, Scoop will be able to expand its footprint and invest even more aggressively to serve a broader Michigan base.”
Detroit is the sixth major metro market for Scoop, following the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Reno, Portland, and Los Angeles, and the first off of the West Coast.
Here's how it works:
- Visit takescoop.com and download the app for either iOS or Android
- Schedule a carpool by selecting separate morning and evening trips to fit your work schedule
- The first carpool is available at 5:00 am and the last is available at 8:40 pm
- You can select to ride or drive based on your daily needs
- Scoop will identify the most efficient trip based on route, nearby carpoolers, carpool lanes, and more
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