endorsedOngoing

Cross-Platform Mobile App for Public Bus Service

Services Covered:

Mobile Application Development

Industry

Logistics & Transportation

Duration

60 months

Budget

Confidential

Start Date

1 August 2021

Team Size

Confidential

Engagement Model

Onshore

Project Capability Score (PCS)

66/100

Good

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Client

Confidential

Egypt

Project Summary

Rubikal is developing a cross-platform mobile application for a public transportation operator in Egypt using a Ruby on Rails backend and Kotlin for the mobile apps. The app provides passengers with bus arrival times, maps, and customer support access. The engagement began in August 2021 and is in final quality-check/audit stages; the client praises Rubikal’s responsiveness and rapid bug fixes (about 90% addressed within 72 hours).

Key Challenges

Develop a patented cross-platform mobile application for passengers.
Provide accurate bus arrival times integrated with existing map data to help users plan travel.

Project Deliverables

Cross-platform mobile application
Ruby on Rails backend
Kotlin mobile apps
Maps and bus arrival time features
Customer support integration
Final quality checks and audit

Project Solution

Rubikal developed a cross-platform mobile application for passengers that includes maps, bus arrival times and customer support access. They implemented a Ruby on Rails backend and Kotlin for the mobile apps, built from the client's requirements documentation, and are conducting final quality checks and an audit prior to launch.

Project Outcome

Ninety percent of reported bugs were addressed within 72 hours.
The vendor adapted to unfamiliar technologies and successfully executed the project.
The team was responsive and accommodated multiple change requests.

Platforms

Mobile

Tech Stack

Ruby on Rails
Kotlin

Client Endorsement

Overall Review Rating

4.13

Timeliness

Cost Rating

Willing to Refer

Quality of Deliverables

“Rubikal has the expertise and knowledge to execute any project; they’ll adapt their knowledge to fit projects. Almost 90% of the bugs they’ve encountered during development have been fixed within 72 hours. Communication via email and WhatsApp is good; the team is flexible and responsive to changes.”
Anonymous
VP
Date: 08/28/2022