Kenya - Startup under 3 years old

Describe your project or startup in a few words

Zidallie is a company that provides safe and reliable rides for students by matching schools and parents with Zidallie rides in their local areas.

01.01 Describe your startup in more detail

Zidallie is a company that provides safe and reliable rides for students by matching schools and parents with Zidallie rides in their local areas. Our platform provides a comprehensive suite of transportation services, including carpool, vanpool, and buspool options, to meet the needs of primary school students, including those with special needs. Through our software, parents and schools can easily match with Zidallie rides, track rides in real-time, offer routeoptimization and receive notifications for pick-ups and drop-offs.

01.02 What is the main problem you are trying to solve?

The lack of sufficient and effecient means of school transport which is affecting 70% of schools in Africa. Which is affecting access to equitable education for all.

01.03 Tell us the major benefits and/or advantages of using the product/service that your startup provides (at least 3).

Our platform offers several major benefits and advantages: Enhanced Safety: Real-time tracking and notifications ensure that parents and schools are always aware of students' locations, providing peace of mind. Environmental Impact: By optimizing routes and promoting shared rides, we contribute to reducing carbon emissions and traffic congestion. Additionally, we are working on incorporating electric vehicles into our fleet to further minimize our environmental footprint.

01.04 Please describe who exactly your startup’s product/service is aimed at serving. Who are the targeted beneficiaries?

Schools and Parents

01.05 When was your company established?

2022-10-22

01.06 Are you already selling your product/service?

Yes

01.07 How many other owners are there within your startup?

1

01.08 Among the other owners, how many are female?

1

01.09 Please describe the profile of the other owners within your startup (skills, experience, etc.)

Zidallie currently has only one owner

01.10 If you have a website, a social media page (Facebook, Instagram, Linkedin…), or app, please provide the link(s) here:

https://zidallie.co.ke/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/81815156/admin/feed/posts/, https://www.instagram.com/zidallie/

01.11 Which industry best describes your project?

c) Industry (equipment, commercial, logistical and professional services, transport)

02.01.01 My startup contributes to the No poverty goal

4

02.01.02 No poverty - Justification for my startup

02.02.01 My startup contributes to the Zero hunger goal

4

02.02.02 Zero hunger - Justification for my startup

02.03.01 My startup contributes to the Good health and well-being goal

4

02.03.02 Good health and well-being - Justification for my startup

02.04.01 My startup contributes to the Quality education goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.04.02 Quality education - Justification for my startup

Zidallie is ensuring inclusive and equitable quality education and promoting lifelong learning opportunities for all by providing a comprehensive school transportation solution. Here's how: Inclusive Access: Our platform offers carpool, vanpool, and buspool options to cater to the diverse transportation needs of all students, including those with special needs, ensuring that every child has a reliable way to get to school. Affordability: By facilitating shared rides, Zidallie helps reduce transportation costs, making it more affordable for families and schools, and ensuring that economic barriers do not prevent children from attending school. Safety and Reliability: With real-time tracking and notifications, parents and schools can monitor the location of students, enhancing safety and ensuring students arrive on time, ready to learn. Environmental Responsibility: We are working on incorporating electric vehicles into our fleet, promoting sustainability, and reducing our environmen

02.05.01 My startup contributes to the Gender equality goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.05.02 Gender equality - Justification for my startup

We promote gender inclusivity by offering significant employment opportunities for women. Specifically, 60% of our drivers are female, and all our child minders are women. This initiative not only empowers women economically but also serves as a positive example, showing young girls and the community at large that women can excel in traditionally male-dominated fields like transportation.

02.06.01 My startup contributes to the Clean water and sanitation goal

3

02.06.02 Clean water and sanitation - Justification for my startup

02.07.01 My startup contributes to the Affordable and clean energy goal

3

02.07.02 Affordable and clean energy - Justification for my startup

02.08.01 My startup contributes to the Decent work and economic growth

7 - Strongly Agree

02.08.02 Decent work and economic growth - Justification for my startup

Zidallie contributes to promoting sustained, inclusive, and sustainable economic growth through our role as a transport network company. We do not own the vehicles used in our services; instead, we collaborate with vehicle suppliers, providing them with consistent jobs and income opportunities. Since 2022, Zidallie has created job opportunities for 30 drivers through our collaborative model with vehicle suppliers. These drivers benefit from earning approximately 15% more compared to what they would typically earn with other ride-hailing platforms. This initiative not only supports economic growth by providing stable income but also emphasizes fair compensation within the transport sector, contributing to a more equitable economic environment.

02.09.01 My startup contributes to the Industry innovation and infrastructure

7 - Strongly Agree

02.09.02 Industry innovation and infrastructure - Justification for my startup

Zidallie achieves these goals through a combination of strategic planning, investment in key sectors, and policies aimed at sustainable development. Here’s how they might approach each aspect: Build resilient infrastructure: Investment in infrastructure: Zidallie prioritizes building and upgrading infrastructure such as transportation, energy, and communication networks. This includes roads, bridges, airports, ports, and broadband access. Resilience planning: They integrate resilience into infrastructure projects, considering climate change impacts, natural disaster preparedness, and long-term sustainability. Promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization: Support for diverse industries: Zidallie encourages the growth of various industries while ensuring they adhere to sustainable practices. This includes manufacturing, technology, and green industries. Inclusive policies: They implement policies that promote equal access to economic opportunities, particularly for marginalized

02.10.01 My startup contributes to the Reduced inequalities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.10.02 Reduced inequalities - Justification for my startup

Zidallie contributes to reducing inequality within and among countries by focusing on several key strategies: Access to Education: By providing reliable and affordable transportation solutions for students, including those with special needs, we enhance access to education. This contributes to reducing educational inequalities and empowering individuals to improve their socio-economic status. Fair Employment Practices: We prioritize fair wages and opportunities for all drivers, ensuring that they earn approximately 15% more compared to other ride-hailing platforms. This helps bridge income disparities and promotes economic equality.

02.11.01 My startup contributes to the Sustainable cities and communities goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.11.02 Sustainable cities and communities - Justification for my startup

Zidallie contributes to the Sustainable Cities and Communities goal by promoting efficient and sustainable urban transportation solutions. Here’s how: Lower Carbon Emissions: We are committed to incorporating electric vehicles into our fleet, thereby reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting cleaner air quality in urban environments. This supports efforts towards combating climate change and creating healthier cities.

02.12.01 My startup contributes to the Responsible consumption and production goal

3

02.12.02 Responsible consumption and production - Justification for my startup

02.13.01 My startup contributes to the Climate action goal

7 - Strongly Agree

02.13.02 Climate action - Justification for my startup

Zidallie advances the Climate Action goal through several key initiatives: Electric Vehicle Integration: We are actively incorporating electric vehicles into our fleet, reducing carbon emissions and promoting cleaner air quality. By transitioning to electric vehicles, Zidallie contributes directly to mitigating climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation. Promotion of Shared Mobility: By offering carpool, vanpool, and buspool options, Zidallie encourages shared mobility solutions. This reduces the overall number of vehicles on the road, decreasing traffic congestion and further lowering emissions associated with urban transport.

02.14.01 My startup contributes to the Life below water goal

3

02.14.02 Life below water - Justification for my startup

02.15.01 My startup contributes to the Life on land goal

2

02.15.02 Life on land - Justification for my startup

02.16.01 My startup contributes to the Peace Justice and Strong Institutions goal

3

02.16.02 Peace Justice and Strong Institutions- Justification for my startup

02.17.01 My startup contributes to the Partnerships for the goal

3

02.17.02 Partnerships for the goal - Justification for my startup

06.01 There are a large number of customers who already use a product/service very similar to the product/service we envision creating.

4

06.02 The product/service represents an entirely new type of product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.03 The product/service could be described as a new technology.

5

06.04 The product/service is an improvement on an existing product or service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.05 The product/service could be described as an extension of a range of products or services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.06 The product/service responds to a demand or need that has not been satisfied by other products/services.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.07 The product/service is a new version of an old product/service.

7 - Strongly Agree

06.08 Justification for my startup

School transport has been the most underdeveloped transport system in Africa, Zidallie is digitizing it.

06.09 Competitive Analysis

My main competitors are My Ride school Bus, My Shule App, Maramoja transport. We offer comprehensive transport solutions tailored to the specific needs of sudents and schools, while our competitors only offer fragmented solutions.

11.05 Are you initiating actions within your community to promote the role of female entrepreneurs?

Yes, I am often involved in Women In Tech initiatives that promote the roles of female entrepreneurs.