A common problem for many city dwellers: a dead phone battery with no access to communication, maps, or important apps like banking services. The team behind BARQ is tackling this issue by creating a convenient urban service to keep people charged on the go.
BARQ is a power bank rental service designed to make it easy to grab a portable charger nearby, use it while on the move, and return it at a convenient location. The project is being developed as a high-tech urban product with a clear user experience, addressing the real needs of modern city residents.
Recently, BARQ achieved a significant milestone by becoming a resident of IT Park Dushanbe. This status marks an important step, validating the project’s potential as a promising technological service for the city.
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The official launch of BARQ is planned for April. The first three months will focus on developing the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) — a version of the service with the core features necessary for testing. During this phase, the team plans to test user scenarios, analyze key metrics, identify any issues, refine the service, and optimize operational processes. This approach will ensure the service’s effectiveness and help make an informed decision about transitioning to a full-scale launch.
Initially, 26 stations will be set up in Dushanbe's most popular and high-traffic areas. After optimizing processes, the company plans to expand its network to over 200 stations, making the service more widely available and easily accessible to residents across the city.
Starting in April, Dushanbe residents will be the first to experience BARQ, a new urban service designed to ensure that a power source is always within reach when it's needed most.
