How to Create a Taxi Application?

YEREVAN, Armenia - July 20, 2023 - PRLog -- Are you planning to build a taxi app like Uber? Great! But how will you go about it? Here are a few steps you need to follow:

1.     Conduct market research

2.     Hire a development team

3.     Develop MVP for a taxi app

4.     Create app design

5.     Choose a tech stack for a taxi booking app

6.     Start the app development process

7.     Launch the app

Here are the most essential features to have in your taxi booking app:

Rider's App

• Registration: Riders can register or sign in via email and social media.
• Taxi Booking: Passengers can book a taxi, enter a drop-off address, pick-up location, and select the preferred car type.
• Fare Calculator: The fare for traveling will be automatically calculated based on the number of kilometers, the type of car chosen, etc.
• Driver Tracking: The rider tracks the movement of the driver in real-time through an in-app map.
• Payment: Riders can choose from multiple payment options, including cashless (in-app payment via credit cards, services like PayPal), or in cash.
• Messaging & Calling: Passengers can contact the driver from within the application.
• Driver Rating: Rate the driver based on the journey, car comfort, driver's behavior, etc.
• Push Notifications: Notifications inform riders regarding their cab booking status, arrival time, and more.
• Ride Cancellation: The passenger can cancel the ride within a specified time limit to avoid paying the cancellation fee.
• Travel History: Shows details from previous rides and transactions.

Driver's App

• Driver Profile & Status: This feature gives complete information about drivers (their license, car insurance, if the driver is verified or not, etc.). The profile status informs whether a particular driver is available or busy.
• Trip Alert: The driver receives trip orders to accept or deny.
• Push Notifications: Drivers get notifications about any changes in route, pickup location, request status, etc.
• Navigation & Route Optimization: Offers the best trip route using Google Maps.
• Messaging: The driver can text or call a passenger without leaving the app.
• Reports: Provides statistical information regarding trips and earnings on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

Admin Interface

• Locations & Fares Management
• Driver & User Management
• Booking Management
• Vehicle Management
• Review Driver's Orders & Payoffs
• Check Ratings & Reviews
• Notifications Management
• System Content Management & FAQ
• Promotions & Discounts Management
• Driver & User Support

How Much does it Cost to Develop a Taxi App?

The cost to build a taxi app like Uber depends on several factors, including:

• number & complexity of features
• design aspects
• number of platforms
• technology stack
• development team location

You can minimize the cost of building a taxi app by starting with MVP.

On average, the cost to build an Uber-like app may range from $100,000 to $170,000 for one platform (iOS or Android).
Related: Taxi App Development: Extensive Guide with All Steps Covered (https://www.addevice.io/blog/taxi-app-development)