Years ago Volvo constantly maintained one major message to their consumers: safety was key. Now, although that message hasn't changed - Volvo is extending the message a bit further adding technology, and looking for ways to eliminate the time you spend running errands. Volvo is introducing a new pilot program named, "Roam Delivery Service." This service allows you to use your digital devices to schedule deliveries right to your vehicle. Whether it's dry cleaning, dinner, or a package - you can handle it all while at work, or at your childrens soccer practice. Source: Chicago Tribune
What could be easier than having packages delivered directly to your car, no matter where it's parked? That's actually proven feasible in a pilot program of Volvo's Roam Delivery Service, which uses an app to allow a delivery person one-time access to an enabled car.
By using a "digital key," 100 participants in the pilot program were able to provide a temporary access code to their Volvo car for a limited time to someone else, such as a delivery service. According to Volvo, 86 percent of these participants agreed that this delivery system saved them time.
My city-dwelling coworkers get excited about the possibility of having their dry cleaning delivered right to their car, no matter where it's parked in the city, saving them the hassle of an extra errand. I love the idea of having our family's dinner delivered to my car while I'm watching my daughter's dance rehearsal.
Through the app, you can follow the location and progress of the delivery service in real time. The system also will alert you when the delivery service has arrived at your car, unlocked your car and then re-locked your car following the delivery. Once the delivery has successfully taken place, the digital key you provided will vanish into thin cyber air.
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Source: Chicago Tribune
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