Can AI save your CAR? Roast us!
Hi PH community,
Do you agree that drivers are being ignored in 2026?
TLDR: We built an AI driving agent that lives on your phone—no hardware. It uses background telemetry to grade your "driving elegance" and shows you the real-time cost of your habits.
We realized that almost every maker here optimizes their code, their sleep, and their coffee—yet ignores the most expensive hour of their day: the commute.
You drive anyway....you have to.
But do you actually know how you're driving?
Every harsh brake isn't just a bad habit; it’s burning fuel, eating your brake pads, and tanking your car’s residual value.
You’re bleeding money every time you touch the wheel, with zero data to fix it.
The "Pre-Season" Reality:
We’re currently in alpha, preparing a leaderboard where the top 5% of smooth drivers earn rewards from a sustainable marketing pool...no "move-to-earn" bubble mechanics.
Our Biggest Friction Point:
To make this work, we need "Always On" GPS access to track background telemetry.
We know that’s a big ask in 2026.
I’m urging you for brutal feedback on:
The Privacy Trade-off: Would seeing a $4.00 Est. Saving after your commute make "Always On" GPS feel like a fair trade?
The Motivation: Does a global leaderboard for "driving etiquette" sound like a fun challenge or just another stressor?
The Data: What’s the one metric that would prove to you this isn't just another "tracking" app, but a genuine utility?
Roast the product, tear apart the thesis, or tell me about your commute below. 🙏
Replies
Love this thesis...makers geek out on optimizing code and sleep but totally sleep on (pun intended) the biggest daily expense. The real-time savings readout could make always-on GPS a no-brainer if it's anonymized and opt-in for leaderboards...I'd chase that $4 commute win.
Leaderboard feels like a fun flex, not stress...top 5% rewards sound legit.
Key metric for me: Breakdown of savings by habit (e.g., "braking cost you $1.20") vs. averages in your city.
Roast: Nail privacy comms upfront or folks bail. Excited to see it evolve!
If you're up for it, I'm launching on PH soon...would appreciate a follow (link in profile). 🚀
This is a fascinating concept! You're right, the commute is a huge, un-optimized part of the day for so many of us. I love the idea of applying the "quantified self" approach to driving.
Here's my honest feedback on your questions:
PRIVACY TRADE-OFF: "Always On" GPS is a huge ask. I'd start with a manual "start/stop trip" mode to let users see the value first. Trust has to be earned before you ask for that level of access.
MOTIVATION: A global leaderboard sounds stressful. I'd be more engaged by personal goals, like beating my own "smoothness" score or maintaining a streak. It feels more constructive than competitive.
THE DATA: The killer metric would be the cost of a specific bad habit. Don't just tell me I saved $4. Show me that "3 harsh brakes cost you $1.50." That makes the impact real and actionable.
Love the idea and the transparency. Looking forward to seeing where you take it