*STUDENTS [APP] SHININGS*

Mohamed Haziq Ezwan Baharudin (left) and Ismail Shaik with the
application, Jom Tumpang. PIC by Rosela Ismail

Student Hazik Ezwan Baharudin : UKM Institute of Visual Informatics defines the concept best :

''We are aware that most university students race against time and have to- wait for a very long time for buses to take them one place to another''

A safe, convenient and cheap solution to university students mobility needs, Jom Tumpang , an advanced carpooling platform is making a household name in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia [UKM] just after two years in the market.

Founded by graduates Mohammad Haziq Ezwan Baharudin and Ismail Shaik Sindamar, both 25, the application was created upon realising the problems students face with public transportation of universities.

Mohammed Haziq said that commuting has always been an issue for most students, either for a short trip to the library, playing games, or getting home for the weekend.

''While there are  public transportation available, they only run on fixed routes and do not cover certain areas. It is also time consuming and a hassle to commute during peak hours.''

''That was why I developed route Jom Tumpang, an e-hailing service that will get student a reliable ride within and out of the campus.

''We are aware that most  university students  race against time and have to wait for a very long time for buses to take them from one place to another.

Now they can move around via Jom Tumpang, which is easier and faster,'' he said.

Mohammed Haziq, who is finishing his PhD  in Gamification in Ridesharing and e-hiling at Institute of Visual Informatics in UKM, said the application is not only meant to provide students with an easier alternative to commute, but is also a safer option.

His co-founder Ismail added that they are also aware that students, especially females, are concerned about safety issues when picking up any e-hailing services available as they have to ride with a total stranger.

''Using : Jom Tumpang, they can choose to have a female  ''buddy'' -which refers to the drivers on duty at that  time   -to bring them to their destination,'' said Ismail, who just graduated from the studies in Actuarial Science.

Even though the concept is quiet similar to taking UBER or GRAB, the advantage that  Jon Tumpang offers is the cheap fares -that befits students budgets.

The app is also  available on Playstore and Appstore.