Chapter 2958 Little Ant Takes a Taxi

Xiao Qi became interested as soon as he heard it, "Since the release of the DreamPad at the end of 2006, why didn't Mr. Lei think of making smart electronic products himself?"

"Because I thought at the time that DreamPad might be the pinnacle of Fairy Company, but I didn't expect DreamStars to be born out of nowhere. When DreamSnow swept mid-range smartphones, I knew that it would be difficult for me to achieve anything in this regard." Lei Booth said lightly: "I am a person who likes new things, and also likes to invest and take risks, but I never do things that I am not sure about."

Xiao Qi nodded slightly.

In his previous life, Rebs also united several big names in the industry to finally found Xiaomi. It was not something others boasted about.

Among the founders of Xiaomi Electronics, there is the vice president of Google Huaguo Engineering Research Institute, the chief designer of A1200, which created Motorola's last glory, the general manager of Jinshan Company, which manages software design, and the industrial design department of Beijing University of Science and Technology. The director, there is also the director of Microsoft's development department, and the manager of the GOOGLE marketing department who specializes in the market.

With so many elites in technology and marketing, coupled with such a long-sleeved and skillful person like Rebs, this is the reason for Xiaomi's brilliance.

If it was so easy to succeed, how could it be possible for Huaguo to produce only one millet?

It can also be seen that Rebs has his own considerations in everything he does, rather than acting on impulse.

Since he feels that he has no place to excel in smartphones in this life, he simply gives up, which is also in line with his character.

"Then Mr. Lei came here today, what is he talking to me about?" Xiao Qi asked instead.

Rebus took out a stack of thick documents from his bag, and handed it to Xiao Qi.

The four words "Little Ant Taxi" are on the head.

Xiao Qi was taken aback.

It's not because the brand of Xiaoyi is the brand of cameras and surveillance equipment under Xiaomi in the previous life, but because of the latter two words.

take a taxi.

Ant taxi?

Subconsciously, the boy began to flip through the detailed information that Rebus had compiled.

Sure enough, this document is a detailed description of the taxi-hailing software that launched the "Uber" business in China.

The operating model of Yi Taxi has a lot in common with Uber.

For example, recruiting drivers, reviewing qualifications, pricing methods, map WIFI support, etc., all have a strong taste of imitation.

Even in terms of coordinating the conflicts between the car rental industry and the insurance industry in the society, Yi Taxi has learned a lot from Uber.

Of course, it doesn’t mean that Ant Taxi has nothing, at least in terms of execution, and the steps to create and operate. The plan is written in great detail.

Ten minutes later, he smiled and closed the files, shaking his head: "Boss Lei, your ability to imitate is really strong! Why are you so sure that Fairy Company has no plans in this regard?"

"If Fairy Company has this plan, I can't think of any reason why Qishao you have been pressing for two years without implementing it." Rebs replied: "In terms of creativity, financial resources, human resources, relationships, In terms of execution ability... Fairy Company can definitely make Uber a great success in China, but you have not done so, which proves that you don't want to do it.

Besides, according to what I know about you, Qi Shao, it is definitely impossible to sell a lot of shares to others in any company that you are very optimistic about. Once you keep selling shares, it means that you are not very optimistic about the future of this company, or you have many uncertain factors about the growth of this company, and you need more powerful companies to share it. I think Meitu is the first category, and Uber is the second category. "

Xiao Qi laughed, "Mr. Lei, you really know how to think, so why do you think I don't want to be the Uber of Huaguo?"

"Because you are afraid of trouble and concerned about your reputation." Rebs said directly: "Uber wants to launch nationwide, and there must be very difficult negotiations and connections with every city. After all, after the launch of Uber, it is definitely a challenge for the taxi industry. A fatal blow! How to reconcile the contradictions between each other depends on the art of negotiation and the environment of the whole society. You can do this kind of negotiation abroad without any scruples, but in China, when you talk about the richest man in the world and the poorest taxis haha Competing for profit will definitely make everyone feel uncomfortable. Why do you want to ruin your reputation for some small money?"

Xiao Qi nodded, "Then why do you come to me? Don't say you don't have money, don't say you don't have connections, can you just do it yourself?"

In the past few years, Rebs has successively sold Joyo.com to Amazon, and sold the shares of other companies he invested in to others. He dare not say how much, but he has at least 1 billion.

In the previous life, most of Xiaomi's research and development funds and operating funds were provided by Rebs, otherwise he would not have become the largest shareholder of Xiaomi.

Before Xiao Qi’s reincarnation and rebirth in the previous life, Didi and Kuaidi, two online taxi-hailing software companies modeled after Uber, had actually been established, but at least at the end of 2013, Xiao Qi didn’t see anything special about them. Operations are also very slow.

In the final analysis, on the one hand, it is because of insufficient courage, on the other hand, there are too many difficulties, but more importantly, there is not so much money to burn.

After all, the initial subsidy to drivers and passengers was a very large expense.

According to Xiao Qi's considerations, if Uber only operates in the four first-tier cities of Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen at the beginning, 500 million yuan will be more than enough to burn for a year, and then expand to Lin'an, Gusu, Rongcheng, Jinwei, Yuzhou, etc. After the city, basically adding up to 1 billion is enough for a year.

And one year later, if the company still exists, it will definitely receive a lot of venture capital, let alone 1 billion, 10 billion will be able to afford it.

In this case, even if the online taxi-hailing software company is completely popular, Rebs will naturally get more returns.

Therefore, in Xiao Qi's view, there was no reason for Rebus to come to discuss with him.

Rebs laughed when he heard the words, "Qi Shao, you are right. I just have no money and no contacts, so I came to you. I want to do things well, and it is not suitable for me to make small troubles." Me. I just thought that Xiaoyi Taxi has been deployed across the country from the very beginning. In addition to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, there are 38 second- and third-tier cities such as Gusu, Lin’an, and Rongcheng. Only with such a strong attack can Xiaoyi Taxi gain a firm foothold , I’m not afraid of anyone’s competition. But this will burn a lot of money, at least 2 billion yuan a year can’t beat it. Considering the construction of the network and stable development in three years, at least 5 billion yuan of investment is required, let me burn all the money in On this, I am a little bit reluctant.

As for the network, I don’t ask you to help me much, as long as you can help me get the center, let the country not prohibit our little ants from taking taxis in the general direction, then the rest of the negotiation with the local government , our team will do it by ourselves, and we won't bother you with anything. "

Regarding the construction of the network, Rebs considered it very carefully, and the specific items were included in the planning document.

Xiao Qi actually agrees with Rebus's idea.

His layout is very big, but it is definitely not aggressive, but to do it step by step.

Although this kind of process will be slower, the foundation will be extremely solid. As long as it stands firm, no one will be able to overthrow the little ant taxi.

The only disadvantage is what Rebs said, burning too much money, and 5 billion is just a conservative figure. If you really want to burn money, it is nothing unusual to spend 10 billion.

Regarding the connections that Rebus mentioned, Xiao Qi felt that there was no difficulty.

From the perspective of the country, encouraging the rapid development of these Internet industries can enrich the lives of the people, reduce travel burdens, and reduce traffic congestion. It is a very good thing and can be encouraged.

As for the competition with taxi drivers...

Come on, is it better to compete with the taxi company and the transportation committee?

Most of this money is not used by ordinary people, and a lot of it is squandered by these people for eating, drinking and having fun.

The state is well aware of this, so the reason of "struggling with the people" has no persuasive power at all.

"What's more, with the help of Uber, we can have a better understanding and cooperation in the core computing model and various systems." Rebs continued to talk, "In addition Huaguo’s largest electronic map company, Xiannv Map Company, can also provide us with map support. The optical fiber network and wireless WIFI services promoted by the three giants of communication can also provide better support for drivers and users. Those who have mastered optical fiber and 3G technology, if you come forward, they will be more active in cooperating with Xiaoyi to take a taxi."

Xiao Qi couldn't help but laugh.

Rebus really calculated all aspects of his side.

No wonder Rebs insisted on cooperating with Xiao Qi, wanting to be an ant taxi, basically Xiao Qi could help solve any problems he encountered, and he didn't need to worry about it at all.

There is another point that Rebs didn't mention, as long as Xiao Qi invests in it, it can be said that Ant Taxi can be backed by a big tree to enjoy the shade, and Rebs can be considered to have found a talisman.

If the Yi Dache is built according to his idea, I dare not say that it will surpass Uber, and it will not be a problem to reach 70% to 80% of Uber's. Calculated by Uber's IPO listing that may eventually reach 1,000 US dollars, Yi Dache will at least It can have a market value of 70 billion US dollars.

Compared with Rebus's Xiaomi, this Yi Taxi seems to be not bad at all, and there is a possibility of surpassing it! (to be continued ~^~)