How much does it cost to make an app like Uber? There’s a growing demand for Uber-like clone applications among business entrepreneurs around the globe. Mostly for taxi apps with slight modifications to Uber business model, though some strive to apply it to other industries as well. Our agenda today – how much does it cost to make an app like Uber.
How does Uber work?
First and foremost, Uber is the taxi ordering app used by millions due its outstanding service for people, as well as job opportunities. For riders, Uber has been a real blessing since 2012, as they now can book a private cab driver with one tap on the phone. The nearest car will pick you up in minutes.
Uber has 80 million users and operates in 77 countries. The service is generally 35 to 50% cheaper than traditional taxi cabs, responds faster as well. That’s why its effect to market they call ‘disruptive’. And that is the reason why many want to follow its path. Lyft, Hailo, Gett and other have already succeeded. What about the cost?
Mind, that no one is able to estimate the exact cost of developing a taxi app like Uber. It all depends on vast variety of things: app architecture and developer rates, features, country and industry, and hundreds of others.
We have Developed These Features for Different Taxi Booking App Solutions
If you want to build a successful taxi booking app, there are features that you don’t want to miss including in your solution. Here is the list. This list came out of our experience of developing over 50 successful Uber-like apps. We request you to make a list of features you want in your app/solution and send it to us, so we can better guide you with your requirements.
Uber For Riders
- Schedule Trip
Allow riders to mark any driver as a preferred driver so that next time, the request will go to him if he is in the same vicinity. - Favorite Destination
Allow riders to mark any driver as a preferred driver so that next time, the request will go to him if he is in the same vicinity. - Preferred Driver
Allow riders to mark any driver as a preferred driver so that next time, the request will go to him if he is in the same vicinity. - Trip History
Just like Lyft taxi app, allow riders to check the reviews and feedbacks of all the drivers. Select the right driver for the journey by considering their reviews. - Driver Review
Just like Lyft taxi app, allow riders to check the reviews and feedbacks of all the drivers. Select the right driver for the journey by considering their reviews. - Payment
There are two different options for riders to make payment: credit/debit card and cash. Allow riders to make payment of the ride as per the convenience.
Uber For Drivers
- Trip History
Allow drivers to check all the records of completed and cancelled trips. It is helpful for drivers to maintain the records of all the trips. - Route Selection
There are two different choices for choosing the right route, including Google Maps and Waze Map. Choose any route that suggested these two options. - Refer Driver
Drivers will get a referral code to share with other drivers to get privileges. There is an “Invite Friends” button that avails to share the code with friends. - Rider Review
It allows drivers to post a review for the rider. Even, drivers are able to check all reviews given by him. Just like Lyft that also allows its drivers to review rider on the scale of 1 to 5 star. - SOS Contacts
Allow drivers to add emergency contacts under this section. If the driver is activating SOS functionality, his added contacts will receive a text message, contain the driver’s current location.
Admin Panel
- Manual Dispatch
Manually assign a trip request to the driver on behalf of the rider. This feature is useful in the areas like low-network, where riders can’t request for a ride and for outstation customers. - Advance Fare Management
There is a very flexible pricing strategy that allows setting flexible prices based on the specific area, time and flat charges. It is extremely simple to handle the feature. - Driver Wise Commission
Set different commission rates for the different group of drivers. With this feature, manage the commission rate of all the drivers and check and change it anytime. - Admin Reports
- User Interactive Dashboard
The feature will help admin to have an eye on the active, completed, pending and cancelled trips on the dashboard. Under one section, track everything. - Driver Transaction
Get a complete weekly report of the driver’s trip, total revenue earned, commission and the total payable amount after deductions. And, track all the drivers and their details about the trip.
