Welcome to Good Morning Jack

Introducing Crown Hop: A New Ride-Sharing App

The Problem of Empty Seats on Our Roads

How Crown Hop Works: Drivers and Passengers

The Excitement Around Crown Hop's Launch

The Financial Side of Crown Hop

The Genesis of a Genius Idea

Closing Remarks and Contact Information

Getting around Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes isn't getting any cheaper. With rising fuel costs, growing traffic, and plenty of empty seats travelling the same roads every day, one local initiative is looking to change the way we move around the region.

In this episode, we chat with Sam Pendre, founder of CrownHop, a locally developed carpooling platform designed to connect drivers with spare seats and passengers heading in the same direction. What started as a simple idea has grown into a practical solution that could help people save money, reduce emissions, and make regional travel easier.

Sam explains how CrownHop works, the problem it was created to solve, and the challenges of building a community-driven platform from the ground up. We also discuss the benefits for both drivers and passengers, how safety and fairness are built into the system, and what's next for the growing initiative.

If you've ever wished there was a smarter, more affordable way to get around the region, this is a conversation worth hearing.

Getting around Central Otago and Queenstown Lakes isn't getting any cheaper. With rising fuel costs, growing traffic, and plenty of empty seats travelling the same roads every day, one local initiative is looking to change the way we move around the region.
In this episode, we chat with Sam Pendre, founder of CrownHop, a locally developed carpooling platform designed to connect drivers with spare seats and passengers heading in the same direction. What started as a simple idea has grown into a practical solution that could help people save money, reduce emissions, and make regional travel easier.
Sam explains how CrownHop works, the problem it was created to solve, and the challenges of building a community-driven platform from the ground up. We also discuss the benefits for both drivers and passengers, how safety and fairness are built into the system, and what's next for the growing initiative.
If you've ever wished there was a smarter, more affordable way to get around the region, this is a conversation worth hearing.

Jack, originally from Christchurch and a Central Otago enthusiast, has always cherished the vibrant community and stunning landscapes of Wānaka.

An avid runner, he loves exploring everything Wānaka has to offer. Now, he's thrilled to bring his passion and energy to Radio Wānaka as the new breakfast announcer - and now - a podcast too! 

Jack, originally from Christchurch and a Central Otago enthusiast, has always cherished the vibrant community and stunning landscapes of Wānaka.
An avid runner, he loves exploring everything Wānaka has to offer. Now, he's thrilled to bring his passion and energy to Radio Wānaka as the new breakfast announcer - and now - a podcast too!&nbsp;

The Radio Wānaka Breakfast Podcast

Filling Empty Seats: The Story of CrownHop

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