The Problem:
Every year thousands of road side accidents happen on account of drowsy driving on account of fatigue or the driver falling asleep while on the wheels.
As per an article published in The Hindu, sleep-deprived drivers remain responsible for as high as 40% of all road accidents in India.
The Solution/Opportunity:
As a practical solution to this problem, your startup could develop real-time tracking devices, capable of being mounted inside the driver’s cabin, which would continuously monitor driver movements to identify whether the driver is fatigued or about to fall asleep.
Once the device senses that the driver might be too fatigued, it could trigger a warning system and take such measures, including perhaps taking over the control of the moving vehicle to bring it to a halt, so as to ensure the safety of the driver and the passengers involved.
Potential Clients:
Potential clients for a startup that is able to offer a practical solution to the problem of drowsy/fatigued driving could be car owners, vehicle manufacturers, taxi or ride sharing companies, pool car operators and the like.
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This post is a part of a series of articles where we explore potential startup opportunities across different industries or sectors.
Our intention is to appraise our readers of potential problems which we believe might be worth solving.
Other Starup/Business ideas explored in the Series include:
– Agritech Startup Idea: Early Warning Systems Against Pest Attacks
Coming up with a great business idea is often as simple as offering an innovative solution to real-world problems that people encounter in their day to day lives.
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