Empower Driver vs Vippit

We started Empower to empower drivers who can’t make a sustainable living under the current rideshare model and to provide an alternative for passengers who want the convenience provided by on-demand transportation platforms, but prefer to support drivers, not the companies exploiting them. By removing the giant corporate middleman, Empower is able to do that, while enabling passengers to obtain less expensive and more customized transportation directly from drivers.

Vippit connects everyday travelers with people who need to send packages to and from Gambia and Senegal. Post a route, book a spot, and get your package delivered by someone who’s already making the trip — no shipping company required. How it works: * Travelers post upcoming routes connecting Gambia and Senegal with destinations across the US, Europe, and Asia — routes run both ways, sending packages to Gambia or Senegal or bringing them outward. * Customers browse available routes and book a spot for their package. * Every booking is tracked from handoff to delivery, with status updates at each step. * A secure handoff code helps confirm delivery to the right recipient — no guesswork about whether a package arrived. Trust and safety come first: * Identity verification for travelers before they can carry packages. * In-app reporting and dispute resolution if something goes wrong. * Clear traveler acknowledgements covering prohibited items, handoff responsibilities, and accurate travel plans. * Push notifications keep you updated when your package’s status changes. Vippit is a marketplace — we connect travelers and customers, but travelers handle the actual delivery themselves, the same way they’d carry a bag for a friend. Whether you’re sending a package to Gambia or Senegal, or bringing something the other way, Vippit helps you find someone already headed there. Send it home with Vippit.