CitizenShipper
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
Website type | Online auction |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Headquarters | Tyler, Texas |
| Area served | United States |
| Industry | Transportation, Internet |
| Website | citizenshipper |
| Launched | July 2008 |
CitizenShipper is an American online auction-based peer-to-peer shipping marketplace. The platform is used to arrange transportation for items including vehicles, boats, and pets.[1]
History
[edit]Physicist Richard Obousy founded CitizenShipper in 2008.[2][3][4]
The company's website is designed to match people who need items shipped economically to certain locations with people already traveling in those directions, thus reducing overall carbon emissions.[2][3] Obousy believes clients "can make a significant impact on reducing the country's carbon footprint."[5] CitizenShipper is available nationally and now has drivers in all 50 U.S. states.[6][2][5]
Recognition
[edit]CitizenShipper has been included in media coverage of independent and felxible employment opportunities, including articles published by Los Angeles Times and Entrepreneur.[7][8][9][10][11] The New York Times has also discussed the service as an option for transporting pets by ground rather than air.[12][13]
In a study of how to differentiate companies, Inc. said CitizenShipper "built on its core platform by adding proven, value-rich features over time" instead of trying to invent completely new services.[14]
References
[edit]- ↑ Weed, Julie (2022-09-15). "How to Take Your Pet Along for the Ride (or Flight)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-05-08.
- 1 2 3 Danigelis, Alyssa (23 Feb 2010). "Package Delivery Gains Citizen Shippers". Tech and Gadgets News. Discovery News. Archived from the original on 9 September 2012. Retrieved 25 May 2014.
- 1 2 "Escrow.com Adds Security to Moving and Shipping Transactions: Payment option protects consumers and shippers from fraud". Yahoo! News. 26 Feb 2013. Archived from the original on 26 Feb 2013. Retrieved 26 May 2014. Alt URL
- ↑ Shahan, Zachary (1 May 2010). "Cheap and Green Shipping Service — CitizenShipper". Transport. CleanTechnica. Sustainable Enterprises Media, Inc. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- 1 2 Rosner, Sean (Oct 2009). "CitizenShipper: Green Shipping". Mother Earth News. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
An old idea is new again with a green shipping twist: the CitizenShipper website connects people who need items shipped somewhere with people who are already traveling in that direction, potentially lowering greenhouse gas emissions.
- ↑ O'Donnell, Mike (11 Apr 2013). "With CitizenShipper, everyone is a potential courier service". Opinion & Analysis. BusinessDay.
- ↑ "Dirty jobs can rake in good money". Los Angeles Times. 2021-02-13. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "Where to find a holiday job". Los Angeles Times. 2021-10-31. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "From Pet Nanny to Metaverse Real Estate Agent, These Side Hustles Scream '2022'". Crossroads Today. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ "Side jobs for people who are strong or athletic-minded". San Diego Union-Tribune. 2021-05-17. Retrieved 2022-02-25.
- ↑ Daisyme, Peter (January 20, 2023). "8 Easy Side Hustles in 2023".
- ↑ Weed, Julie (2022-09-15). "How to Take Your Pet Along for the Ride (or Flight)". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2022-10-05.
- ↑ Jones, Howie (2023-05-24). "3 Niche Businesses That Can Ride Out a Recession". Information Technology Planning, Implementation and IT Solutions for Business - News & Reviews - BaselineMag.com. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ↑ Comm, Joel (January 19, 2023). "3 Ways to Effectively Differentiate Your Company".