“EASY CAR“ CAR HIRE & SHARING MARKETPLACE

Abstract

In Kazakhstan, there's a big problem with how much vehicles are used—or rather, how much they aren't. Even though the number of vehicles has been increasing, with about 4.5 million registered by the end of 2023, they spend most of their time parked, not being used for over 90% of their lifetime. This is not only a waste of resources but also harmful to the environment. For example, the Ministry of Ecology, Geology, and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan reports that nearly half of the air pollution in big cities like Almaty and Astana comes from transport. Moreover, traffic jams in these cities are costing the economy billions every year in lost productivity, according to a study by the National Academy of Sciences of Kazakhstan. Seeing these problems, "Easy Car" is stepping in with a solution that fits into the worldwide trend of using resources more sustainably. Our idea is to create a digital marketplace where car owners can rent out their vehicles when they're not using them. This could help car owners make some extra money and offer people cheaper and more convenient transportation options. Our aim is to reduce the total number of vehicles needed in urban areas, which could help ease traffic congestion, cut down on carbon emissions, and make better use of the cars we already have. The development of "Easy Car" is particularly important in cities like Astana, Almaty and Shymkent, where the rapid growth of the cities has outstripped the development of public transport. Our platform could be a key tool in improving how people get around in cities, encouraging people to move away from owning personal vehicles to sharing them instead. This could support environmental sustainability by reducing the need for producing new vehicles and improve economic efficiency by making better use of each vehicle and reducing the space needed for parking. Additionally, "Easy Car" aims to tackle the growing issue of managing urban space effectively, making cities more livable, efficient, and less congested. With a cutting-edge approach to vehicle sharing and strong technology like Django for secure and scalable backend operations and React for a smooth user interface, our project is poised to lead the way toward a more sustainable and economically sensible model of vehicle usage in Kazakhstan.