endorsedOngoing

Android POS & Tablet Interface for Bus Ticketing (Ubirider)

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development • UI/UX Design • Custom Software Development

Industry

Hospitality, Travel & Tourism

7 months

Budget

10K - 49K

Start Date

1 March 2020

Team Size

1-5

Engagement Model

Offshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

76/100

Good

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Client

Ubirider

Porto, Portugal

Project Summary

Nickelfox designed and developed an Android and tablet interface for an onboard bus ticketing POS used by the client (Ubirider). The vendor delivered fast work, organized project management and shared communication channels (Slack and Asana). The client praised the value for money, responsiveness, and quality of ideas while ongoing support for bugs continued after the initial 3–4 month build.

Key Challenges

Design and develop a new interface for an onboard bus ticketing machine
Support POS functionality and validate tickets bought online or in-app
Accommodate multiple ticket options and variations between onboard and ticket-office POS

Project Deliverables

Android app interface
Tablet POS interface
UI/UX designs
Bug fixes and short-term support

Project Solution

Nickelfox designed and developed a new Android and tablet interface for an onboard bus ticketing machine and the ticket-office POS. They implemented UI/UX to accommodate different ticket options and validation of tickets purchased online or in the app. The team provided a project manager, an Android developer, and two designers and continued to provide bug fixes and support for a defined short-term period after delivery.

Project Outcome

Client experienced strong project management and organization
Fast delivery and rapid ideation from the vendor
Continuous access via Slack and Asana improved collaboration
Client reported good value for money and recommended the vendor

Platforms

Mobile
POS

Tech Stack

Android
Asana

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.75

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

Nickelfox moves fast and gives us great value for the money. They've kept the project organized and well managed. They understand what our business needs, and they come up with outstanding ideas too. You can tell they put real effort into what they do.
Inês Faria
Co-Founder & Product Design Manager
Date: 10/02/2020