New ride share player Splend host interview opportunity in Sydney 3 Feb.
Announcement posted by Front Left Communications 01 Feb 2016
Media welcome to discuss the disruptive share economy with CEO of Australian company Splend.
Splend, the preferred vehicle provider to individuals wanting to enter the ride share industry, but do not have a compliant vehicle, are setting up interview and photo opportunities this Wednesday morning in Sydney. The CEO of Splend, Chris King will discuss the future of ride share in Australia, reference Deloitte's Access Economics findings published this morning (uberX delivering $80m in consumer benefits) and offer 8 case studies (uberX drivers using Splend vehicles) to interview since their recent success in the disruptive share economy. Email maggie@frontleft.com.au to register your interest. www.splend.com.au
MEDIA RELEASE 1 February 2016
SPLEND EXTEND RIDESHARING OPPORTUNITIES TO HUNDREDS OF AUSSIES
With 10-15% of uberX applicants not owning a car or having a vehicle older than nine years, Splend is helping remove one of the barriers to entry for prospective ridesharing applicants.
Splend, an Australian start-up founded by entrepreneur Chris King, is helping open up economic opportunities for hundreds of Australians looking to earn a flexible, well paid, income on the uberX platform.
In just over six months, Splend has had a significant impact on helping more than 350 Australians access the economic opportunities provided by the uberX platform – by offering uberX applicants the option to access a low-cost, brand new, and fully insured vehicles as a service.
The Splend vehicles are sourced and serviced primarily through Automotive Holdings Group (AHG), Australasia’s largest automotive retailer with 179 vehicle franchises at 102 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
“More and more people are seeking economic opportunities provided by ridesharing now that regulation has passed in NSW and the ACT. This is also evident amid new estimates the rideshare industry has contributed more than half a billion dollars to the NSW economy in the past year,” says Splend CEO Chris King.
AHG managing director Bronte Howson is pleased to be able to work with Splend to meet the needs of the rapidly changing ride-sharing sector.
“The partnership offers Splend’s customers a broad range of vehicles and offers AHG exclusive sales and service volumes,” said Mr Howson. “It is a very positive partnership for both companies and an example of how AHG is well positioned to provide vehicles and after-sales service to the emerging ride-sharing sector.”
As the popularity of ridesharing continues to increase Chris says Splend is along for the ride. “One of the benefits of ridesharing is the opportunity to be your own boss offering access to well paid income and a flexible timetable compared to taxi drivers who are locked into 12 hour shifts,” says Chris.
Benefits of a vehicle subscription service through Splend:
1. Full service vehicle provider with no lock in contracts: At $275 per week, Splend drivers have access to a new vehicle (valued at approx. $40,000) including registration, stamp duty, business grade comprehensive & compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance, and servicing. This also includes the upgrade of a new vehicle every 12 months to ensure Splend have the best fleet on the road.
2. Comprehensive insurance: Splend has access to Australia’s ONLY fully comprehensive vehicle insurance for ride-sharing services to protect both drivers and passengers.
3. Driver Benefits and Rewards: drivers are incentivised by rewarding them with holidays and monthly rewards if they are measured the safest driver by utilising the latest telematics technology installed throughout the Splend fleet.
4. Flexible lifestyle: To offer as many people the opportunity to build their own business and be flexible enough to dictate their own working hours.
To monitor driver accountability, Splend has partnered with FleetRisk, behaviour technology ensuring each driver is cognitively tested before their application is approved. All Splend-licensed vehicles are also fitted with Mercurien BetterDriver telematics, to track on road behaviour and driver safety.
“WA and TAS are expected to follow suit in the coming months by introducing ridesharing regulation. Following the ridesharing regulation in NSW, we have received thousands of applications from new candidates interested in becoming an uberX driver and obtaining a vehicle through Splend. Both interest and demand have tripled, so it’s an exciting time for the rideshare industry,” says Chris.
To interview Chris King on the future of ride sharing and his expected surges in 2016, and to meet Splend Partner-Drivers to hear how their lives have been changed since obtaining a vehicle from Splend, join Splend for their meet and greet using Sydney harbour as a backdrop for photo opportunities and brunch.
Event details:
Bradfield Park next to Broughton Street car park, Kirribilli SYDNEY.
Wednesday 3 February 2016
11:00am – 12:00pm.
Transport and brunch provided – please register to be collected from your office by a Splend Partner-Driver who will be happy to discuss his experiences in ride sharing on the journey.
ENDS
For media enquiries contact:
Maggie Elliot
Front Left Communications
0418 744 479
Maggie@frontleft.com.au
ABOUT SPLEND
Aussie start-up company Splend has become Australia’s leader in vehicle supply for on-demand services, providing new employment opportunities and a fresh take on vehicle management. For small business individuals who can’t afford to finance their own vehicle Splend is an affordable vehicle solution that comes with training and a mentoring team to help Partner-Drivers become their own boss. www.splend.com.au
MEDIA RELEASE 1 February 2016
SPLEND EXTEND RIDESHARING OPPORTUNITIES TO HUNDREDS OF AUSSIES
With 10-15% of uberX applicants not owning a car or having a vehicle older than nine years, Splend is helping remove one of the barriers to entry for prospective ridesharing applicants.
Splend, an Australian start-up founded by entrepreneur Chris King, is helping open up economic opportunities for hundreds of Australians looking to earn a flexible, well paid, income on the uberX platform.
In just over six months, Splend has had a significant impact on helping more than 350 Australians access the economic opportunities provided by the uberX platform – by offering uberX applicants the option to access a low-cost, brand new, and fully insured vehicles as a service.
The Splend vehicles are sourced and serviced primarily through Automotive Holdings Group (AHG), Australasia’s largest automotive retailer with 179 vehicle franchises at 102 locations across Australia and New Zealand.
“More and more people are seeking economic opportunities provided by ridesharing now that regulation has passed in NSW and the ACT. This is also evident amid new estimates the rideshare industry has contributed more than half a billion dollars to the NSW economy in the past year,” says Splend CEO Chris King.
AHG managing director Bronte Howson is pleased to be able to work with Splend to meet the needs of the rapidly changing ride-sharing sector.
“The partnership offers Splend’s customers a broad range of vehicles and offers AHG exclusive sales and service volumes,” said Mr Howson. “It is a very positive partnership for both companies and an example of how AHG is well positioned to provide vehicles and after-sales service to the emerging ride-sharing sector.”
As the popularity of ridesharing continues to increase Chris says Splend is along for the ride. “One of the benefits of ridesharing is the opportunity to be your own boss offering access to well paid income and a flexible timetable compared to taxi drivers who are locked into 12 hour shifts,” says Chris.
Benefits of a vehicle subscription service through Splend:
1. Full service vehicle provider with no lock in contracts: At $275 per week, Splend drivers have access to a new vehicle (valued at approx. $40,000) including registration, stamp duty, business grade comprehensive & compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance, and servicing. This also includes the upgrade of a new vehicle every 12 months to ensure Splend have the best fleet on the road.
2. Comprehensive insurance: Splend has access to Australia’s ONLY fully comprehensive vehicle insurance for ride-sharing services to protect both drivers and passengers.
3. Driver Benefits and Rewards: drivers are incentivised by rewarding them with holidays and monthly rewards if they are measured the safest driver by utilising the latest telematics technology installed throughout the Splend fleet.
4. Flexible lifestyle: To offer as many people the opportunity to build their own business and be flexible enough to dictate their own working hours.
To monitor driver accountability, Splend has partnered with FleetRisk, behaviour technology ensuring each driver is cognitively tested before their application is approved. All Splend-licensed vehicles are also fitted with Mercurien BetterDriver telematics, to track on road behaviour and driver safety.
“WA and TAS are expected to follow suit in the coming months by introducing ridesharing regulation. Following the ridesharing regulation in NSW, we have received thousands of applications from new candidates interested in becoming an uberX driver and obtaining a vehicle through Splend. Both interest and demand have tripled, so it’s an exciting time for the rideshare industry,” says Chris.
To interview Chris King on the future of ride sharing and his expected surges in 2016, and to meet Splend Partner-Drivers to hear how their lives have been changed since obtaining a vehicle from Splend, join Splend for their meet and greet using Sydney harbour as a backdrop for photo opportunities and brunch.
Event details:
Bradfield Park next to Broughton Street car park, Kirribilli SYDNEY.
Wednesday 3 February 2016
11:00am – 12:00pm.
Transport and brunch provided – please register to be collected from your office by a Splend Partner-Driver who will be happy to discuss his experiences in ride sharing on the journey.
ENDS
For media enquiries contact:
Maggie Elliot
Front Left Communications
0418 744 479
Maggie@frontleft.com.au
ABOUT SPLEND
Aussie start-up company Splend has become Australia’s leader in vehicle supply for on-demand services, providing new employment opportunities and a fresh take on vehicle management. For small business individuals who can’t afford to finance their own vehicle Splend is an affordable vehicle solution that comes with training and a mentoring team to help Partner-Drivers become their own boss. www.splend.com.au