They have a 55 lb (25 kg) limit per person

Nov 21, 2017,10:20 AM
 

One medium suitcase or carry-on bag, and 2 small hand bags. Or if you have a couple big bags you can buy the empty back seat for them.

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Tesloop - a new sort of mass transport

 
 By: cazalea : November 21st, 2017-08:37
A new transportation service has sprung up in the last year between San Diego, Orange County, Los Angeles and Palm Springs. It relies on Tesla Model X vehicles running multiple loops a day with a reasonable number of locations and reasonable prices. Just ...  

Good idea...what’s my insurance coverage if something happens?

 
 By: Clueless_Collector : November 21st, 2017-08:55
Also, any compensation for delay? Rgds Raymond

Good question, this car is technically in "No Man's Land"

 
 By: patrick_y : November 21st, 2017-13:41
I've done some analyzing of projects similar to this. There's a problem here. Limousine/car-hire companies normally have very "low" insurances on cars, black cars, Town cars, because they only seat 2-4 people usually. A 10+ passenger van will normally car... 

Interesting concept. The vehicle can gross 17k but what are they actually achieving.

 
 By: Bill : November 21st, 2017-08:59
Things always look great on paper. But good concept.

I'd be happy if I could get a 65% utilization ratio.

 
 By: patrick_y : November 21st, 2017-13:37
At 65% utilization, you're grossing hopefully around $11K a month. That definitely covers the driver, back office, marketing, car, cleaning, fueling/charging, maintenance, etc.

Long Distance Bus in SoCal is not for the timid

 
 By: cazalea : November 21st, 2017-21:38
No one I know would ride the Greyhound bus unless it was home from prison ...

Brilliant business idea! [nt]

 
 By: Arie - Mr Orange : November 21st, 2017-09:44

They have a 55 lb (25 kg) limit per person

 
 By: cazalea : November 21st, 2017-10:20
One medium suitcase or carry-on bag, and 2 small hand bags. Or if you have a couple big bags you can buy the empty back seat for them.

I analyze business cases like this all the time... It's still too much like public transportation...

 
 By: patrick_y : November 21st, 2017-13:35
I analyze business cases like this all the time. Unless you live/work really close to their locations, then it's not going to work. Furthermore, the costs are exorbitant. It makes sense as an airport shuttle. But as a daily, expense, the pricing of $60-$1... 

Excellent discussion

 
 By: cazalea : November 21st, 2017-21:30
The Tesloop has zero fuel cost as they charge at the Supercharger network stations. Their LA - Palm Springs car is going 15,000 miles a month and they retired the eldest at 330,000 miles, claiming no breakdowns. My friend’s daughter who’s a tech mgr at Am... 

330k miles?

 
 By: patrick_y : November 24th, 2017-10:32
That's a lot of miles!

Main problem is ...

 
 By: bimbeano : November 24th, 2017-16:16
.. where do we put he Diavel ? It will be a very tight fit i think ;-) ...  

You need URB-E instead

 
 By: cazalea : November 24th, 2017-16:30
If it fits in the Fiat it should fit into the Tesla: If it fits in the Lotus, it should fit in the Tesla: Then you can get to wherever you park that big scary bike. Cazalea ...  

There are alternatives though ....

 
 By: bimbeano : November 25th, 2017-11:12
... petrol ones ...  

And the charging still being free of cost ...

 
 By: bimbeano : November 24th, 2017-16:13
... what would happen when that (subsidized) comes to an end ? Looks more like a pretty expensive (but very comfy) taxi to me .

Well, not in Europe anymore.

 
 By: bimbeano : December 1st, 2017-12:20
if you don't hurry and buy a new Tesla before 2018 ;-)