[Winona Online Democracy] I checked with a few others and we think this Chauffer idea of yours Paul has real possibilities. We have the buses, the taxis and the current SEMCAC volunteer driver program that could be approached about the idea of a monthly fee. There might also be an opportunity for an entrepreneur. Craig Brooks
----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul Double" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Online Democracy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 07, 2003 8:26 AM Subject: FW: [Winona] mass transit > [Winona Online Democracy] > > An idea - what do you think? > > New Business - "My Chauffer" > > Would people be more likely to use it if they paid a flat monthly or > annual fee? > > A couple of years ago I read of a young couple who wanted to go into > farming but could not afford to purchase a farm. The got a bunch of > people together who agreed to buy them a farm on the understanding that > they would provide all the farm grown products needed for their > families. What ever excess was grown could be used or sold by the > couple which they retained. > > Most seniors reach a point when car ownership is nether safe for them or > those on the road but a car, especially for men, it the right of passage > into adulthood > and is tough to give up. Many young families find themselves running, > running, running to get their kids from one activity to another or even > to school. Car ownership is expensive for those who care to do the > math. > > My Chauffer would enable subscribers to buy shares to fund the vehicle > then charge a flat monthly fee which would provide them unlimited use of > the service. Knowing who the driver would always be would establish > trust, security, and be like being picked up a friend without imposing > on one. It would increase mobility since they would pay a set fee > whether they used the service or not. Routines could be established so > they could set in advance appointments, weekly get together with > friends, hair appointment, church, dinning etc.. The Chauffer would use > a cell phone and the vehicle would be their office. > > The flat fee would provide a full time job or multiple jobs for people > depending on the usage. I think usage could be high since the use it or > lose it thought process works better than pay as you go. Even our > current taxi companies may have or consider a flat fee for a monthly > unlimited contract as an option. > > > What do you think? > > Paul Double > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
