Ultimate Guide to Best Taxi Apps

The advancement of essential mobile devices to Smartphones has opened vistas of convenience and utilities in daily lives. Be it public or the private sectors, household, or business activities, the vast spectrum of services the smartphone has provided is immense. There are several cab operators, worldwide, which are engaged in taxi services using mobile apps.

Seeway - Operates across different countries including US,UK

Uber –Operates in more than 630 cities globally and is the global leader

Ola – Rated second option to Uber, it operates in Australia, India, New Zealand, and the UK

Grab – Operates in South-east Asian countries

Gett – Operates in Russia, US, UK, Europe, and Israel

Hailo (now My Taxi) – Operates in 9 European countries

Easy Cab –Has a network of 420 cities and operates in 32 countries, including Asia, Latin America, Middle East & Africa

Yadex.Cab – Operates in Russia

Bolt(formerly Taxify) – Operates in Europe, Iraq, Russia, UAE, UK,

Lyft – Operates in 9 cities in Canada and 650 cities in the US

DiDi – Operates in over 400 cities in Asia, Australia, and South America

Curb – Operates in 60 cities in the US

Here we would like to focus on the development of mobile apps for on-demand cab services.

Basic Features

There are many features, but first, let us discuss the core features required to develop a cab booking app. 

Fare

For authentication and confidence-building in a service provider, the user must be provided fare estimation for the proposed journey, once the pickup location and destination have been submitted.

Maps

For security purposes, the google map must be included in the app so the user can know the route being taken from pickup point to destination.

Tracking

It allocates cabs to the user, and the user also gets to know the booth's location.

User Interface

The app needs to have a simple user interface for straightforward navigation on the small screen for optimum utilization of services.

Payment Gateways

The payment gateways need to be quick and easy with options of paying in cash or online with cost and journey time.

Service Reviews

For an overall rider experience of availing the cab service, the review or feedback section must be provided for reliability and scope for improvement, if any, for mutual benefits.

Personalized Packages

As an added feature, the user can be given an option in the app to utilize the services of a cab for the entire day with a personal driver to appreciate the user's privacy.

Outstation Services

To widen the scope of cab services, the module of outstation services must be provided either for business or holiday trips with options of fares either being flat or as per distance traveled.

Membership Plans

For more specialized services, the user can be provided with various incentives for becoming a member for longer durations, as per the personal preferences. Membership-based offers can be provided to the user for availing of the services. It will give the service for cash flow upfront.

Pool System

The users' various needs can be met by giving an option for pooling the journey by daily or routine travelers between common points of transit. It also enhances the availability of an increased volume of users.

Conclusion

For better results, it is always beneficial to seek professional advice and guidance from a reputed company engaged in developing the app for taxi services.