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The document proposes a long distance carpooling solution called GoU. It describes the problem it aims to solve like long driving stresses, high costs, and desire for social interaction. It then provides persona profiles for potential riders and drivers - a college student and a PhD student. The MVP1 concept allows riders to find and book rides offered by drivers traveling to their destination, with a sample interaction where a student books a ride from Ann Arbor to Chicago offered by a fellow student.
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- 2. Problem ● Long-distance driving stress ● High traveling cost ● Desire to socialize
- 3. Persona (Rider) ● Age: 20 ● Year in College: 2 ● Major: Information ● Hobby: Reading
- 4. Persona (Driver) ● Age: 28 ● Phd Student ● Major: Engineering ● Hobby: Pingpong
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- 9. As a Driver Yi needs to visit Chicago for a work conference. He decides to drive and offers a ride with GoU!
- 10. Questions?