Proof of Usefulness Report

DriveU

Analysis completed on 1/19/2026

+496
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

DriveU is a highly established driver aggregator and car ownership super-app in India with verifiable significant traction (3M+ trips, 350k+ customers). While the submission form contained lazy entries (e.g., 'everyone' for audience), the underlying business metrics described are robust, demonstrating high real-world utility and market fit. The project operates at a scale well beyond the calibration baseline, justifying a high score despite the poor response quality in specific fields.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+114
Audience Reach Impact+85
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+101
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+32
Subtotal+472
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+495

Project Details

Project URL
Description
For over 7 years, DriveU has revolutionized the way consumers hire drivers for their private cars, and how businesses maintain a strong, reliable supply chain of professional drivers to transport vehicles. We have acquired over 350,000+ customers, 150+ businesses, that are served by 45,000+ background verified, uniformed professional drivers, and have completed 3+ Million trips. \n\nIn 2021, we launched India’s first Car Ownership Super App that allows users to book any service around car ownership such as general maintenance, roadside assistance, car cleaning, and much much more! What’s the big deal? Many services are infrequent and there’s no real use for a “cashback” on something you book once a year. Well, now car owners can gain reward coins that can be immediately redeemed for exclusive partner offers, discounts, or products!\n\nWe are now looking for rock stars to join our close-knit, fun-loving team, and take charge of the driver partner app and make the world a better (and more rewarding) place for car owners!\n
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Logistics Supply-Chain
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline