Promising 97% on-time arrivals, fair pricing, and reduced emissions, EV service BluSmart secured a US patent for an enhanced system of ride matching, driver efficiency, and charging use.
Last week, Indian e-mobility and charging service provider BluSmart announced that it has received a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Awarded on August 6, 2024, the patent titled ‘Systems and Methods for Allocating Vehicles to Ride Requests,’ aims to enhance ride matching, driver productivity, and charging station use.
The company claims its patented system will guarantee shorter wait times, equitable pricing, and dependable service with complete uptime. It will also guide drivers from ride requests to customer pickup and smoothly navigate to the nearest EV charging station.
According to BluSmart, this will be enabled by a predictive algorithm that forecasts demand, optimizes driver positioning, and addresses EV range anxiety by matching rides with current charge levels and nearby charging stations. Specifically, the system eyes 97% on-time arrivals and aims to reduce carbon emissions in Delhi NCR, Bengaluru, and Dubai.
The company further stated that it also offers driver incentives during peak times and provides users with wait time estimates and alternatives.
Commenting on the US patent, Rishabh Sood, Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, BluSmart said, “This technology allows us to optimize utilization of our fleet and charging infra. This patent is a validation to our commitment to drive innovation and enhance the customer experience.”
Headquartered in Gurugram, BluSmart started its journey in 2019. Emerging as a known name in the field of electric mobility services in South Asia, Sood sees the patent as a milestone for the company, which highlights its technological prowess and innovations.
