Online food aggregators have congested the market place, exclusively in the metros, enabling clients have their choicest food delivered in the shortest possible time.
Though the customers are satisfied with the numerous delivery agents crisscrossing the cities, the problem identified is the plastic waste generated that leads to a bigger damage of the environment.
The problem identified leads to the manufacture of eco-friendly packing material, however the delight of having a meal outside is incomparable.
To solve both the issues three college mates have designed a novel concept PAYMITIME. The uniqueness of this initiative, it not only saves the earth from plastic waste arising from these discarded containers but also treats the diners time as global currency.
The trio wish to save nature from plastic waste, in addition to adding a revenue model too, found PAYMITIME.
PAYMITIME is now available for free download on android and iOS play stores. All you need is download this app and watch the magic it does the next time you dine out. The three musketeers are Jaganath Kulkarni, Sharath Chandra Javaji and Santhosh Tholakoppula.
PAYMITIME values the time spent at dining outlets and converts that into discounts. The discount structure varies as per timings. Normally when the restaurants have rush hours, the discounts increase when the order cycle is completed faster and during off-peak hours when the restaurants are not much filled, discounts increase with the time spent at the place.
The time-to-currency schedule starts once the order is placed and ends when the bill is paid. This ensures discounts to diner while guaranteeing the perfect usage of space for the hotelier, win-win situation for both. The discounts are reflected on the bill and you can pay accordingly. As a promo, the company offers a referral bonus as well that can be redeemed while paying the bill. Interesting is it not!
The founders in a candid chat with WAY2WORLD revealed the various advantages of the app. Jaganath Kulkarni, ‘for Diner’, The Hyper local Time Based Discount mobile app provides Instant Discount on entire menu based on Time Spent in Restaurant / Bar. Encouraging Dining at Restaurants to recreate the moments and help in reducing plastic crockery used by takeaways or deliveries.’
On the other hand, Sharath Chandra Javaji explained, ‘for Partner Restaurant, the app is the best readymade solution for Best utilization of Space , manpower and Time by generating footfalls based on Peak and Off Peak days of business. It also provides minimum assured bill amount from Diners. Reconnecting the Diners to feel the ambience and relive the moments.’
Santhosh Tholakoppula unfolded the marketing plans and informed, ‘our motto is Helping every Diner (Youngsters, Employees and Families)to Save Money , Socialize and Care for Society by avoiding plastic through takeaways. Also help in better Planning the TIME.’
With almost 4000 downloads in Hyderabad, PAYMITIME is a rocking solution for many frequent diners. The company plans to expand the benefits to other regions of the nation. In addition, they wish to recreate this magic in other sectors as well where time could be converted into commercials.
Way2World wishes PAYMITIME a grand success to reach many more, being early birds is always an advantage. With inputs from internet – RajKishan
