Case Study
Current Scenario of Uber in Bangladesh
• Customer complaints regarding Uber drivers of cancelling rides
• Poor mobile application and user friendliness is also causing hindrance
• Woman safety concerns are creating huge fuss as well
• Lots of complaints regarding unexperienced drivers and unverified cars
SWOT Analysis of Uber
(Bangladesh)
Strengths
• Cashless Payment System.
• Dual Rating System.
• Convenient for drivers.
Weaknesses
• Highly dependent on manpower.
• Serves only to Tech Savvy individuals.
• Has privacy issues.
Opportunities
• Customer dissatisfaction with other cab companies due
to high prices and long waiting time
• Additional services can be offered
• A helpline and a direct tracking service can be opened
to reduce the hassles of customers
Threats
• Unhappy drivers due to low profit margins
• Conflicts with local authorities
• Scandals and fraud cases are also increasing as new
markets are joining
Future Prospects
• Decrease in Unemployment Rate
• Advanced Booking System
• Online Payment Facilities
• Carpool System
• Uber can be used for Medical Emergency
How to Make Uber More Structured?
• Effective past-verification of the drivers and car owners
• Extensive training and induction for the drivers
• Opening a helpline number
• Having conversations to bring around past-users
• Using Promo-Codes as “rewards”
• Using social media to familiarize users with the ethos and story of Uber
Should Uber use Bikes?
Like every venture, there will be pros and cons. It is almost impossible to
determine the success factor of a business decision unless it reaches the
market. Even with research and analysis, actual market scenario is quite
different.
Opportunities
• Bikes can encourage New Demographics – those who wouldn’t normally
ride a bike – to start using bikes for transportation
• Bike Sharing offers a great chance for people to choose active
transportation for Short Trips
• It is an Economical way to make your Daily Commute
• Less Congested Roads
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