Build A Taxi Booking App Like Uber
Over the time, taxi services have become a successful business that facilitates the public. In this process, the traditional taxi services have become insufficient. The competition has become so intensified that there is a question on customer’s loyalty. Cheaper transports have taken over the market. Taxi services like Uber, have stepped into the market and replaced the traditional taxi services. The world is changing at a fast pace and so is the need to commute. If you are planning to start an Uber-like taxi business, then its mobile solution is necessary. Let’s see what are the requirements to develop and Uber-like app for the passenger and the driver:
Features for the passengers-
- Register
- Booking Interface
- Tracking
- Pickup location
- Cab type preference
- Fare estimate
- Discounts
- Live tracking system
- Payment
- In-app messenger
- Review & Rating
- Booking history
Features for the drivers-
- Register
- Driver’s profile and status
- Ride request alerts
- Price estimation
- Booking
- Status
- Booking history
- Voice commands
Developing a taxi booking app like Uber takes the following methods into consideration:
- A simplified version of the Uber app
- Selected features & custom solution
Cab services make use of GPS (Global Positioning System) that helps in locating the actual location of the passenger. GPS shows the available nearby cabs in the neighborhood. It also aids in suggesting the best routes for the driver to reach the destination. In addition to this, GPS calculates the estimated fare of the recommended routes. With just one touch, Uber users get all the details of the cab on their phone.
Creating the Registration page and User Profile
The first step to begin using a taxi-app is its login page. You should be careful while asking the user to build their profile on your app. You can ask the user to create a profile, once he/she has taken a ride and paid the charges. Security is one concern that your app needs to fulfill with high standards. In order to see how satisfied your customers are, you shall include a rating system. An addition of coupons, rewards or memberships can be an added advantage to attract your customers.
Payment assimilation
The benefits of in-app payments benefit the customer that saves him from unexpected charges. The facility of a pre-ride estimate, dynamic pricing, discounts/peak hour rates, and safe ride fare makes an app worth using. Pre-ride estimation helps the users to decide beforehand whether to take the ride or not.
Messaging and notifications
Messaging is another feature that aids the user to check and keep a record of their bookings. It also confirms the user of the pickup spot and destination. Also, if any premium rides or peak hour charges are applicable, cancellations of the rides or shortage of drivers.
Design of the App
The simple the UI/UX of an app, the more effective and intuitive its working be. The app shall be able to deliver all information smoothly. While designing the UI/UX of the app you should consider accuracy, simplicity, transparency, momentum, and intuitiveness in it.
Before designing and developing taxi-app, one should consider other taxi apps also. The apps that have received millions of dollars in investments might give you the right idea. You need to incorporate a lot of observation, experience, and resources to develop a taxi booking app. Technology can prove to be the best investment if it is given the right direction. Along with this, one thing that most of the people are bothered about is the investment in terms of money that goes into building the app. Here is how you can plan your budget for your app.
