Tesloop - a new sort of mass transport
A new transportation service has sprung up in the last year between San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and Palm Springs. It relies on Tesla Model X vehicles running multiple loops a day with a reasonable number of locations and reasonable prices. Just ...
Good idea...what’s my insurance coverage if something happens?
Also, any compensation for delay? Rgds Raymond
Good question, this car is technically in "No Man's Land"
I've done some analyzing of projects similar to this. There's a problem here. Limousine/car-hire companies normally have very "low" insurances on cars, black cars, Town cars, because they only seat 2-4 people usually. A 10+ passenger van will normally car...
Interesting concept. The vehicle can gross 17k but what are they actually achieving.
Things always look great on paper. But good concept.
I'd be happy if I could get a 65% utilization ratio.
At 65% utilization, you're grossing hopefully around $11K a month. That definitely covers the driver, back office, marketing, car, cleaning, fueling/charging, maintenance, etc.
Long Distance Bus in SoCal is not for the timid
No one I know would ride the Greyhound bus unless it was home from prison ...
They have a 55 lb (25 kg) limit per person
One medium suitcase or carry-on bag, and 2 small hand bags. Or if you have a couple big bags you can buy the empty back seat for them.
I analyze business cases like this all the time... It's still too much like public transportation...
I analyze business cases like this all the time. Unless you live/work really close to their locations, then it's not going to work. Furthermore, the costs are exorbitant. It makes sense as an airport shuttle. But as a daily, expense, the pricing of $60-$1...
Excellent discussion
The Tesloop has zero fuel cost as they charge at the Supercharger network stations. Their LA - Palm Springs car is going 15,000 miles a month and they retired the eldest at 330,000 miles, claiming no breakdowns. My friend’s daughter who’s a tech mgr at Am...
Main problem is ...
.. where do we put he Diavel ? It will be a very tight fit i think ;-) ...
You need URB-E instead
If it fits in the Fiat it should fit into the Tesla: If it fits in the Lotus, it should fit in the Tesla: Then you can get to wherever you park that big scary bike. Cazalea ...
And the charging still being free of cost ...
... what would happen when that (subsidized) comes to an end ? Looks more like a pretty expensive (but very comfy) taxi to me .