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Ridesharing iOS & Android App with Node.js Backend and Route-Matching Algorithm

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design • API Development

Industry

Automotive

Duration

16 months

Budget

50K - 199K

Start Date

1 March 2015

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

70/100

Good

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Client

LiftO

India

Project Summary

Hakuna Matata delivered server-side Node.js development, a route-matching algorithm, and full UI/UX and client apps for a peer-to-peer ridesharing platform (LiftO). They developed and launched Android in October 2015 and iOS in February 2016, and provided ongoing maintenance until July 2016. The client praised the UI/UX and noted the vendor’s strong communication via a designated project manager.

Key Challenges

Founders lacked in-house coding expertise
Need for a robust route-matching algorithm to correctly pair riders and drivers within a limited radius
Requirement for a simple yet effective UI/UX for a complex matching product

Project Deliverables

Server-side Node.js implementation
Route-matching algorithm
Android application
iOS application
UI/UX design
Project management and monthly maintenance until July 2016

Project Solution

Hakuna Matata handled full server-side programming in Node.js, developed a route-matching algorithm designed to limit walking distance and scale with users, and built the iOS and Android applications. The vendor led the UI/UX design, planned for scalability, assigned a combined project/product manager, and provided monthly maintenance post-launch until July 2016.

Project Outcome

Received strong praise for UI/UX design
Accurate pickup/drop points with no user complaints about location matching
Enabled the platform to launch and operate effectively until the client assembled an internal team

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Node.js
iOS
Android

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.88

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“The work has directly contributed to the business’ success. Hakuna Matata had a designated project manager who communicated well and was responsive. The apps have garnered much positive feedback on UX/UI thus far.”
Nikhil Agrawal
Co-founder
Date: 07/20/2017