RydeSplit: A Sustainable, Affordable, and Comfortable Carpooling Solution
Technology Category
- Functional Applications - Transportation Management Systems (TMS)
- Platform as a Service (PaaS) - Application Development Platforms
Applicable Industries
- Cement
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
Use Cases
- Traffic Monitoring
- Transportation Simulation
About The Customer
RydeSplit's customers are individuals who are looking for a more comfortable and affordable alternative to public transportation, as well as those who want to reduce their fuel costs and contribute to reducing traffic congestion. The service is particularly beneficial for those who travel in the same direction regularly, such as workers commuting to and from the same workplace. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, RydeSplit had begun partnering with construction companies to build customized carpool networks for workers commuting to and from construction sites.
The Challenge
RydeSplit was founded by Calvin Kabanda with the aim of addressing two major problems in transportation. Firstly, public transportation is often overcrowded, particularly during rush hour, making the journey uncomfortable for passengers. Secondly, highways are frequently congested with traffic, leading to increased fuel consumption and costs for individual drivers. Kabanda believed that transportation should be sustainable, affordable, and comfortable, and saw an opportunity to address these issues by creating a carpooling network. However, the challenge was to build an app quickly and efficiently to test the viability of this concept.
The Solution
To address these challenges, Kabanda turned to Bubble, a no-code platform that allowed him to prototype his app quickly using its plugins, elements, and integrations. The RydeSplit app works by allowing users to fill out their weekly ride offers or requests. The app then connects them with fellow drivers and passengers. When a ride offer or request matches a user's, a notification is sent. The cost of the trip is split between the driver and the 'Ryders' (passengers), making the trip more affordable for all parties involved. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is considering limiting the number of bookings a driver can accept within the app, based on vehicle capacity.
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