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“Car for hire”
Business model canvas
Case Uber
Strategy Case Study1
Image: Uber website
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Taxis, whose business model
has hardly changed since the
invention of the tax meter in
the 1940s, have a lot to worry
about…
2 James A. Bacon, “Bacon: Innovation Uber alles”, The
Washington Times, February 2, 2012
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Case: Uber
• Case description based on analysis of Uber, but the
rules of the strategy can be applied to mass
participation platforms in general
• Uber is a platform which connects passengers to drivers
of available “for hire” car services. The mobile app
sends an electronic hail for a car based on the person’s
location. This service is convenient and reliable because
it is a guaranteed ride, and all transactions are
automatically billed to the passenger’s on filed credit
card by Uber, not driver.
3© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Uber is not a transportation
provider.
4
https://www.uber.com/cities/san-francisco#
Image: Uber website© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Uber users are spending over
$100 a month on average on
the service — an astonishing
figure compared to the
minuscule purchases most
apps encourage.
5
http://fortune.com/2012/02/02/the-trials-of-uber/
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Target customers
• End users:
• Upper class
• Business
• Technology
• Urban Middle-class
• Suppliers:
• Drivers
6© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Value proposition
• Value proposition for
both sides:
• End users:
• Secure, trustworthy and
guaranteed ride with
shorter waiting
• Drivers:
• Busier and efficient days
for drivers
7© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Regulators part 1
• Problem:
• “Because Uber was allegedly running and marketing itself
as a cab service but without a permit, the company was
threatened with fines, including $5,000 for every
transaction it made.”
• Solution:
• “The next day, the startup dropped the word “cab” from its
name. So far, that has appeased local regulators.”
8
http://fortune.com/2012/02/02/the-trials-of-uber/
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Regulators part 2
• Problem:
• Local “taxi” or “cab” business is regulated
• Solution:
• the definition of limousine — “motor vehicle carrying
passengers for hire in the District, designed to carry fewer
than nine (9) passengers, excluding the driver, with three
(3) or more doors, other than a taxicab, coach, or
wheelchair accessible van, and not permitted to accept
street hails from prospective passengers in the street.”
9
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/uber-car-service-runs-afoul-of-dc-taxi-commission/2012/01/11/gIQAxH3UrP_blog.html
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Regulators part 3
• Problem:
• Qualifications of employed drivers
• Solution:
• “Uber does not employ cars and drivers; it operates a
system that connects riders via smartphone with limousine
companies that have contracts with Uber but are
otherwise independent businesses. Those companies and
their drivers, he said, are required by contract to have all
the requisite licenses, registrations and insurance limo
drivers are required to have.”
10
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/uber-car-service-runs-afoul-of-dc-taxi-commission/2012/01/11/gIQAxH3UrP_blog.html
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Key Problems
• Security and trust are
challenges in general during
usage of the service
• Pricing have been the
problem and also it is also for
Uber
• Waiting especially when in
hurry.
• Transportation industry is
heavily regulated
11© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Everyone’s private driver
12
http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/print-edition/2012/02/03/rider-seeking-taxi-driver.html
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Two-sided mass participation market
• Uber is a platform
which connects
passengers to
drivers of available
“for hire” car
services.
Become a
driver
(suppliers)
Signup for
Uber
(customers)
http://www.uber.com
13© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Location based electronic hail
• The mobile app
sends an electronic
hail for a car based
on the person’s
location
http://www.uber.com
14© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Notifications
• Arriving driver
• Surge pricing
alarms
http://www.uber.com
15© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Comfortable billing system
• All transactions are
automatically billed
to the passenger’s
on filed credit card
• No transactions
with driver
• Tip included in
price
http://www.uber.com
16© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Must-win battle #1
Technology for two-sided markets
17
1
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
…made by many. It is open,
participatory, and peer-driven.
18
http://www.fastcompany.com/3039042/ubers-new-power-failure
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Must-win battle #2
Mass participation for suppliers
19
2
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Service is convenient and
reliable because it is a
guaranteed ride.
20© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Product quality
• Standardization of
the service
https://www.uber.com/cities/san-francisco#
http://www.uber.com21© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Culture of quality
• Metrics for service quality
• Rating of the service from
both sides – driver & rider
http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-drivers-rate-passengers-2013-8?IR=T
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab&hl=en_GB22© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Must-win battle #3
Feed-in loop for drivers & riders
23
3
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Must-win battle #4
Participation culture & lock-in
24
4
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
The Must-Win Battles
25
1
2
3
4
© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
The whole New BMC Model
26© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Methodology of the Analysis
• The structure of the analysis is based on so called Business Model
Canvas and strategy as a visual model
• The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management template for
developing new or documenting existing business models. It is a visual
chart with elements describing a firm's value proposition, infrastructure,
customers, and finances[1].
• It assists firms in aligning their activities by illustrating potential trade-
offs. The Business Model Canvas was initially proposed by Alexander
Osterwalder[2] based on his earlier work on Business Model Ontology.[3]
• See more from Wikipedia Business Model Canvas.
• See creative commons license from
http://www.businessmodelgeneration.com
• Used canvas is further modified, but include all building blocks as
original.
27© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Customer-driven approach to
business modeling
1.2.3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.9.
1. Customers
2. Value Proposition
3. Activities
4. Resources
5. Partners
6. Customer
Relationships
7. Channels
8. Revenue Streams
9. Cost Structure
28© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
Author
@jukkaam
29
Contact:
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Car for hire business case Uber - Business Model Canvas

  • 1. “Car for hire” Business model canvas Case Uber Strategy Case Study1 Image: Uber website © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 2. Taxis, whose business model has hardly changed since the invention of the tax meter in the 1940s, have a lot to worry about… 2 James A. Bacon, “Bacon: Innovation Uber alles”, The Washington Times, February 2, 2012 © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 3. Case: Uber • Case description based on analysis of Uber, but the rules of the strategy can be applied to mass participation platforms in general • Uber is a platform which connects passengers to drivers of available “for hire” car services. The mobile app sends an electronic hail for a car based on the person’s location. This service is convenient and reliable because it is a guaranteed ride, and all transactions are automatically billed to the passenger’s on filed credit card by Uber, not driver. 3© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 4. Uber is not a transportation provider. 4 https://www.uber.com/cities/san-francisco# Image: Uber website© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 5. Uber users are spending over $100 a month on average on the service — an astonishing figure compared to the minuscule purchases most apps encourage. 5 http://fortune.com/2012/02/02/the-trials-of-uber/ © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 6. Target customers • End users: • Upper class • Business • Technology • Urban Middle-class • Suppliers: • Drivers 6© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 7. Value proposition • Value proposition for both sides: • End users: • Secure, trustworthy and guaranteed ride with shorter waiting • Drivers: • Busier and efficient days for drivers 7© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 8. Regulators part 1 • Problem: • “Because Uber was allegedly running and marketing itself as a cab service but without a permit, the company was threatened with fines, including $5,000 for every transaction it made.” • Solution: • “The next day, the startup dropped the word “cab” from its name. So far, that has appeased local regulators.” 8 http://fortune.com/2012/02/02/the-trials-of-uber/ © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 9. Regulators part 2 • Problem: • Local “taxi” or “cab” business is regulated • Solution: • the definition of limousine — “motor vehicle carrying passengers for hire in the District, designed to carry fewer than nine (9) passengers, excluding the driver, with three (3) or more doors, other than a taxicab, coach, or wheelchair accessible van, and not permitted to accept street hails from prospective passengers in the street.” 9 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/uber-car-service-runs-afoul-of-dc-taxi-commission/2012/01/11/gIQAxH3UrP_blog.html © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 10. Regulators part 3 • Problem: • Qualifications of employed drivers • Solution: • “Uber does not employ cars and drivers; it operates a system that connects riders via smartphone with limousine companies that have contracts with Uber but are otherwise independent businesses. Those companies and their drivers, he said, are required by contract to have all the requisite licenses, registrations and insurance limo drivers are required to have.” 10 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/mike-debonis/post/uber-car-service-runs-afoul-of-dc-taxi-commission/2012/01/11/gIQAxH3UrP_blog.html © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 11. Key Problems • Security and trust are challenges in general during usage of the service • Pricing have been the problem and also it is also for Uber • Waiting especially when in hurry. • Transportation industry is heavily regulated 11© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 13. Two-sided mass participation market • Uber is a platform which connects passengers to drivers of available “for hire” car services. Become a driver (suppliers) Signup for Uber (customers) http://www.uber.com 13© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 14. Location based electronic hail • The mobile app sends an electronic hail for a car based on the person’s location http://www.uber.com 14© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 15. Notifications • Arriving driver • Surge pricing alarms http://www.uber.com 15© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 16. Comfortable billing system • All transactions are automatically billed to the passenger’s on filed credit card • No transactions with driver • Tip included in price http://www.uber.com 16© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 17. Must-win battle #1 Technology for two-sided markets 17 1 © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 18. …made by many. It is open, participatory, and peer-driven. 18 http://www.fastcompany.com/3039042/ubers-new-power-failure © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 19. Must-win battle #2 Mass participation for suppliers 19 2 © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 20. Service is convenient and reliable because it is a guaranteed ride. 20© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 21. Product quality • Standardization of the service https://www.uber.com/cities/san-francisco# http://www.uber.com21© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 22. Culture of quality • Metrics for service quality • Rating of the service from both sides – driver & rider http://www.businessinsider.com/uber-drivers-rate-passengers-2013-8?IR=T https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ubercab&hl=en_GB22© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 23. Must-win battle #3 Feed-in loop for drivers & riders 23 3 © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 24. Must-win battle #4 Participation culture & lock-in 24 4 © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 25. The Must-Win Battles 25 1 2 3 4 © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 26. The whole New BMC Model 26© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 27. Methodology of the Analysis • The structure of the analysis is based on so called Business Model Canvas and strategy as a visual model • The Business Model Canvas is a strategic management template for developing new or documenting existing business models. It is a visual chart with elements describing a firm's value proposition, infrastructure, customers, and finances[1]. • It assists firms in aligning their activities by illustrating potential trade- offs. The Business Model Canvas was initially proposed by Alexander Osterwalder[2] based on his earlier work on Business Model Ontology.[3] • See more from Wikipedia Business Model Canvas. • See creative commons license from http://www.businessmodelgeneration.com • Used canvas is further modified, but include all building blocks as original. 27© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 28. Customer-driven approach to business modeling 1.2.3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.9. 1. Customers 2. Value Proposition 3. Activities 4. Resources 5. Partners 6. Customer Relationships 7. Channels 8. Revenue Streams 9. Cost Structure 28© Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam
  • 29. Author @jukkaam 29 Contact: https://jukkaam.com/businesscard Serial entrepreneur, speaker, scientist and consultant Contact me for assignments: • Consulting & Training • Keynote Speaker • Board Member • Co-Founder © Jukka Ala-Mutka / jukkaam.com / @jukkaam

Editor's Notes

  1. UberX: The least expensive Uber service. Drivers use their own everyday cars to give you a ride. Seats 4 riders.UberXL: Seats at least 6 passengers. An UberXL car will be an SUV or a MiniVan. Higher fare price than UberX UberPlus: Also for groups of 5-7 riders, but the vehicle standards and fares are higher. Black Car: Uber’s ‘executive’ luxury service. Your driver will be a licensed livery driver and pick you up in a luxury sedan or SUV. Higher fare price than UberPlus More about UberX UberX is the “ride sharing” service that matches riders with independent drivers who use their own personal vehicle. UberX drivers are not professional livery drivers and a commercial license is not required, although some UberX drivers might have one. UberX drivers must be 21 or older with a clean driving record. Related: More about UberX driving requirements. UberX cars must be model year 2006 or newer and pass an independent vehicle inspection. When you request an UberX, you’ll probably be picked up in a Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda3, Ford Escape, Ford Escort, etc. UberX drivers drive “regular” cars that typically aren’t luxury sedans or SUVs. UberX prices are the lowest of all three services. Check Uber.com to see the fare prices in your area. You’ll find that they are much cheaper than cab fare, and very similar in price to Lyft. Want to drive for UberX? It’s easy to apply and you’ll know if you’re hired only a few days after you apply. Apply now with my link and you may be eligible for a signing bonus. More about UberXL UberPlus is very similar to UberX, but the vehicles are larger and the fare price is higher. An UberPlus car can hold 6 passengers. The driver requirements are the same as UberX, and the vehicles are ordinary minivans and SUV’s. Think Honda Pilot, Dodge Caravan, GMC Acadia, etc. If you’re looking for the cheapest Uber option for a large group, UberXL is the right choice. More about UberPlus UberPlus is similar to UberXL — the vehicles seat 6 passengers. The vehicle standards are higher for UberPlus, so expect a leather interior in your UberPlus. If you want a nice ride for a large group but you don’t want to pay for Black Car service, UberPlus is a good option. More about Uber Black Car Black car is the livery service that has given Uber a high-end reputation in the business world. The vehicle standards and driver standards are much higher for Black Car: Your Black Car driver will be a licensed livery driver and their vehicle will have a leather interior and should be impeccably clean. There are two options in the Black Car service: Choose a Black Car luxury sedan that seats for, or an SUV that seats 6 or more. Naturally, the fare for Black Car is higher than UberX and Uber Plus. It caters to wealthier users, business people, celebrities, and Uber users who are willing to spend a little extra for a special occasion.
  2. UberX: The least expensive Uber service. Drivers use their own everyday cars to give you a ride. Seats 4 riders.UberXL: Seats at least 6 passengers. An UberXL car will be an SUV or a MiniVan. Higher fare price than UberX UberPlus: Also for groups of 5-7 riders, but the vehicle standards and fares are higher. Black Car: Uber’s ‘executive’ luxury service. Your driver will be a licensed livery driver and pick you up in a luxury sedan or SUV. Higher fare price than UberPlus More about UberX UberX is the “ride sharing” service that matches riders with independent drivers who use their own personal vehicle. UberX drivers are not professional livery drivers and a commercial license is not required, although some UberX drivers might have one. UberX drivers must be 21 or older with a clean driving record. Related: More about UberX driving requirements. UberX cars must be model year 2006 or newer and pass an independent vehicle inspection. When you request an UberX, you’ll probably be picked up in a Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda3, Ford Escape, Ford Escort, etc. UberX drivers drive “regular” cars that typically aren’t luxury sedans or SUVs. UberX prices are the lowest of all three services. Check Uber.com to see the fare prices in your area. You’ll find that they are much cheaper than cab fare, and very similar in price to Lyft. Want to drive for UberX? It’s easy to apply and you’ll know if you’re hired only a few days after you apply. Apply now with my link and you may be eligible for a signing bonus. More about UberXL UberPlus is very similar to UberX, but the vehicles are larger and the fare price is higher. An UberPlus car can hold 6 passengers. The driver requirements are the same as UberX, and the vehicles are ordinary minivans and SUV’s. Think Honda Pilot, Dodge Caravan, GMC Acadia, etc. If you’re looking for the cheapest Uber option for a large group, UberXL is the right choice. More about UberPlus UberPlus is similar to UberXL — the vehicles seat 6 passengers. The vehicle standards are higher for UberPlus, so expect a leather interior in your UberPlus. If you want a nice ride for a large group but you don’t want to pay for Black Car service, UberPlus is a good option. More about Uber Black Car Black car is the livery service that has given Uber a high-end reputation in the business world. The vehicle standards and driver standards are much higher for Black Car: Your Black Car driver will be a licensed livery driver and their vehicle will have a leather interior and should be impeccably clean. There are two options in the Black Car service: Choose a Black Car luxury sedan that seats for, or an SUV that seats 6 or more. Naturally, the fare for Black Car is higher than UberX and Uber Plus. It caters to wealthier users, business people, celebrities, and Uber users who are willing to spend a little extra for a special occasion.
  3. UberX: The least expensive Uber service. Drivers use their own everyday cars to give you a ride. Seats 4 riders.UberXL: Seats at least 6 passengers. An UberXL car will be an SUV or a MiniVan. Higher fare price than UberX UberPlus: Also for groups of 5-7 riders, but the vehicle standards and fares are higher. Black Car: Uber’s ‘executive’ luxury service. Your driver will be a licensed livery driver and pick you up in a luxury sedan or SUV. Higher fare price than UberPlus More about UberX UberX is the “ride sharing” service that matches riders with independent drivers who use their own personal vehicle. UberX drivers are not professional livery drivers and a commercial license is not required, although some UberX drivers might have one. UberX drivers must be 21 or older with a clean driving record. Related: More about UberX driving requirements. UberX cars must be model year 2006 or newer and pass an independent vehicle inspection. When you request an UberX, you’ll probably be picked up in a Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Mazda3, Ford Escape, Ford Escort, etc. UberX drivers drive “regular” cars that typically aren’t luxury sedans or SUVs. UberX prices are the lowest of all three services. Check Uber.com to see the fare prices in your area. You’ll find that they are much cheaper than cab fare, and very similar in price to Lyft. Want to drive for UberX? It’s easy to apply and you’ll know if you’re hired only a few days after you apply. Apply now with my link and you may be eligible for a signing bonus. More about UberXL UberPlus is very similar to UberX, but the vehicles are larger and the fare price is higher. An UberPlus car can hold 6 passengers. The driver requirements are the same as UberX, and the vehicles are ordinary minivans and SUV’s. Think Honda Pilot, Dodge Caravan, GMC Acadia, etc. If you’re looking for the cheapest Uber option for a large group, UberXL is the right choice. More about UberPlus UberPlus is similar to UberXL — the vehicles seat 6 passengers. The vehicle standards are higher for UberPlus, so expect a leather interior in your UberPlus. If you want a nice ride for a large group but you don’t want to pay for Black Car service, UberPlus is a good option. More about Uber Black Car Black car is the livery service that has given Uber a high-end reputation in the business world. The vehicle standards and driver standards are much higher for Black Car: Your Black Car driver will be a licensed livery driver and their vehicle will have a leather interior and should be impeccably clean. There are two options in the Black Car service: Choose a Black Car luxury sedan that seats for, or an SUV that seats 6 or more. Naturally, the fare for Black Car is higher than UberX and Uber Plus. It caters to wealthier users, business people, celebrities, and Uber users who are willing to spend a little extra for a special occasion.