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A vending machine inside your Uber
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Jacqueline von Tesmar

Cargo - A vending machine inside your Uber

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🍪 Cargo lets drivers sell snacks, gum, chargers, and headphones directly in their car from a display case that sits on the center armrest. Most drivers make an extra $100/mo.

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Ryan Hoover
My favorite part of this business model is the network potential. At scale this becomes a powerful distribution channel for new CPG products, like the end caps at the grocery checkout line.
David Rogerson
Do you know what taxi drivers hate? People eating in their car.
Stephanie Alirkan
@doivoid Definitely! Drivers that have a Cargo box are encouraged to give all items (including food items) only after the ride has come to a stop both for safety and cleanliness.
Nick Abouzeid
Cheaper rides. Happier riders. And cool new CPG brands. What's not to love? They're now live in 9 markets, and partnered up with Uber to promote the offering to more drivers. 🚀
Cody P

I had the opportunity to use a Cargo in a Lyft ride recently, and had a conversation with the driver about it. From my perspective, there were headphones and gum at a good price on my way to the airport. From the driver's perspective, it's a thing he can stick in his car and make some extra money. Win-win?

Pros:

Easy to use, easy for the driver, nice to have option

Cons:

It could look a little nicer?

John Murch
Pretty slick concept - although I am curious the type of items they "stock" - soda, red bull, condoms, etc.
emma schwartz
I saw this in a Lyft recently, can't remember which city (sf/nyc/dc/philly) and thought it was clever. I agree it could be way cooler looking. I'll be curious to see if rideshare companies will try to disallow this. If not, the distribution play is interesting.
Anthony Moore
Love the idea. The actual "vending machine" seems small, so I wonder how often you need to fill it up.