Chiki.co.uk (train tracker)
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Chiki.co.uk provides train commuters with greater visibility of what has been happening on their route - allowing them to make better decisions regarding when to travel.
It also periodically shares recorded information with it's users - ensuring compensation claims are not forgotten about.
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[edit] Product
Chiki introduces an innovative system that allows commuters to easily register, track and report on the train journeys they are making - whilst they are making them.
This information is then shared instantly with others (via a Live Display) - allowing us all to make better decisions regarding when to travel.
Additionally, anyone who helps to "join the dots" receive's a twice monthly report of all recorded journeys - useful if you are due compensation for a delayed journey that you had forgotten to claim for.
It is currently only available for passengers of National Express East Anglia Main Line.
[edit] History
Chiki has been developed and maintained by a regular commuter who has become frustrated with the Operators own reporting systems - as they don't provide the means to view historical information and therefore anticipate likely delays.
[edit] Impact
This system is an example of how by working together (yet in isolation) we can help build a bigger picture and make a positive difference to others in their daily commute.
Additionally, to encourage people to get involved - as the value added by this service is dependent its user uptake - every 3 months Chiki will highlight 2 charities which will become the focus of their support.
Whenever it's users help to "join the dots", resulting in a completed journey, Chiki will add 5p to a charity pot.
NOTE: Where a journey is only partially completed, they add the corresponding proportional amount to the charity pot.
At the end of each 3 month period this charity pot is then split between the charities they have been supporting. [1]
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