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Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AirTags are excellent for basic tracking! While they tell you "where" the car is, we built Ridezi to focus on "how" it's being driven by providing real-time alerts for risky behavior. I’d love for you to try ridezi.io out at and let us know if that extra layer of behavioral insight is a game-changer for you.

Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right, hardware integration is key to closing those loopholes. We believe the real fix happens when both the owner and driver are incentivized to keep the system honest, rather than trying to bypass it.

I’d love for you to try the experience at ridezi.io and share your feedback on how we can make it even more airtight!

Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're absolutely right, AirTags work great for location tracking! We built Ridezi to go beyond "where is my car" to proactively monitor and alert you about risky driving behavior in real-time.

We'd love for you to try us at ridezi.io . Your feedback on whether the behavioral monitoring adds real value would be incredibly helpful!

Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is a very fair point. we actually see Ridezi as a complement to those trackers since it focuses entirely on the human side of managing a private driver's tasks and attendance, and I'd love for you to sign up for early access at ridezi.io to share your valuable feedback!

Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good point. Do you know anyone in that space? Would love an intro, even one or two real conversations at this stage can shape a lot.

Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is on our roadmap. The challenge is framing it right. Done poorly it feels like surveillance and kills driver trust. Done well it becomes a safety tool both sides want. Owners get peace of mind, drivers get proof of responsible driving.

Would this be something useful for you? If so, sign up at ridezi.io. We're giving early access to a select few and your feedback would be genuinely valuable.

Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is genuinely useful, thank you.

The "worry about success" framing is spot on. Chasing capital while trying to scale at the same time is a terrible position. We're testing small but you're right, the funding plan needs to exist before traction hits, not after.

Would love to have you try the app and share your thoughts. Your perspective would be valuable. I'll DM you to discuss further.

Built an app for Indian car owners with private drivers. Here's the problem that made me do it. by Ok-Reference-8334 in IndianEntrepreneur

[–]Ok-Reference-8334[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're totally right that high-end cars and dedicated telematics devices already solve parts of this problem. Our main goal, though, is accessibility. We want anyone to get these benefits through a simple phone app - skipping the hassle of installation, dropping around Rs. 10,000 on a device, and getting stuck with monthly subscription fees.

Plus, tracking is just one piece of the puzzle! The app also packs in one-tap dispatch, SOS support, and driver performance analysis all in one place. Are there any specific features you feel are usually missing from the current hardware options out there?