Carpooling might still be something relatively foreign in China. Issues such as mistrust of strangers or awkwardness among carpoolers can be a problem for many. And that’s what WePin is trying to address.
WePin is a China startup based in Zhejiang which launched in the middle of this year. It aims to address unfamiliarity between potential carpoolers so that sharing cars might become common practice in China. According to a report on QQ Tech, it has already racked up a total of 50,000 app downloads within just one week of its launch.
Like other carpool apps available on the market (such as Wodache), WePin has features that let you search for drivers or passengers to carpool with, including availability details such as their pick up times or drop off points. Users are also able to request personal particulars for verification.
It also includes a unique social feature. Using the dashboard, one is able to view nearby users as well as details like their personal messages, announcements, occupation, and recent activity. The location-based service lets users engage with other individuals in the immediate vicinity with the goal of meeting new people and establishing a more comfortable carpool experience.
Wepin’s mobile interface is sleek and navigation through the various menus is a breeze. Surfing WePin on the web is easy as well, and it includes WePinYou, a platform where users are able to post and share their places of interests in China, as well as travel itineraries for potential road trips.
You can try out WePin by downloading the app for iOS or for Android. As I mentioned, it is also accessible via web browsers at wepin.com.cn.
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