Taxi Booking Mobile and Web App

Executive Summary:

Our proposed taxi booking app and website aim to create a comprehensive online platform that connects passengers with taxi drivers. The platform will allow passengers to book rides, track their drivers, and make payments, while providing drivers with a platform to reach a broader customer base. Our goal is to create a user-friendly platform that will serve as a one-stop-shop for all kinds of rides.

Background:

Ride-hailing services have revolutionized the transportation industry, providing a convenient and affordable mode of transportation for millions of people worldwide. A taxi booking platform enables passengers to book rides on-demand, track their drivers, and make payments securely. On the other hand, it provides drivers with a platform to reach a broader customer base and increase their earnings.

Objective:

Our objective is to create a user-friendly taxi booking platform that enables passengers to book rides, track their drivers, and make payments securely, while providing drivers with a platform to sell their services. The platform will be accessible via the website and mobile app, ensuring that passengers can book rides anytime and anywhere.

Features and Functionality: The taxi booking website and mobile app will include the following features and functionality:

Ride booking functionality to enable passengers to book rides by entering the pickup and drop-off locations.
Driver matching algorithm to connect passengers with the nearest available drivers.
Real-time tracking functionality to enable passengers to track their drivers and ETA.
Payment gateway integration to enable passengers to make payments securely.
Ride history to enable passengers to view their past rides and receipts.
Driver rating system to enable passengers to rate drivers based on their experience.
Driver dashboard to enable drivers to manage their ride requests, accept or reject rides, and track their earnings.
Customer support to provide passengers and drivers with assistance and support.

Technology Stack: The taxi booking website and mobile app will be developed using the following technologies:

Website: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, and Node.js.
Mobile app: React Native and Node.js.
Database: MongoDB.
Payment Gateway: Stripe.
Cloud Hosting: Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Marketing Strategy:

To attract passengers and drivers, we will use various marketing channels, including social media, email marketing, and paid advertising. We will also collaborate with influencers to promote the platform and leverage search engine optimization (SEO) to improve the website’s visibility on search engines. Additionally, we will partner with taxi companies and drivers to offer exclusive deals and promotions to our customers.

Conclusion:

Our proposed taxi booking platform will provide passengers with an opportunity to book rides on-demand, track their drivers, and make payments securely, while drivers will benefit from a platform to sell their services and reach a broader customer base. We believe that our user-friendly platform will revolutionize the transportation industry and provide a seamless ride booking experience to passengers.

Roles involved in this project

Role	Responsibilities
Product Owner	Represents the business and stakeholders; responsible for defining project goals and requirements; owns the Product Backlog
Scrum Master	Facilitates Scrum events and processes; removes obstacles; ensures the team is working efficiently and effectively; acts as a servant-leader
Development Team	Responsible for developing and testing the system; works collaboratively to complete each Sprint; self-organizing and cross-functional
UX Designer	Responsible for creating the user experience design for the system; works with the Product Owner and development team to ensure that the design meets the project goals and requirements
Software Tester	Responsible for testing the system to ensure that it is functioning correctly and meets the project goals and requirements
Security Analyst	Responsible for identifying and mitigating security risks for the system; works with the development team to ensure that the system is secure
Project Manager	Responsible for managing the project’s scope, schedule, budget, and resources; communicates progress and status to stakeholders