Demand for Uber-like software among young entrepreneurs like you around the globe, is rapidly taking a new shape in the transport industry. And the demand is mainly for the taxi apps which is slightly different from the original business model of Uber, though some of you make efforts to apply the same model to other sectors of the market.
Initially, Uber was the taxi booking app used by millions of people around the globe, mainly because of its outstanding services and for the job opportunities open for the drivers. Since 2012, Uber is a blessing for riders, as people are able to book a private taxi with a few clicks on their smartphone. The nearby available Uber cab will pick the rider up within the estimated time duration.
Uber operates in more than 75 countries and it has over 70 million of users. The service of Uber taxi is almost 50% cheaper than the traditional taxis, and it provides quicker response than any other. This is why it is called ‘Disruptive’ in the market. And many of you want to follow the footprints of Uber. And many have already succeeded like Lyft, Ola, and many more. So what about the cost of Uber-like software development?
Attention to be given to the fact that no one is able to figure out the cost of developing an Uber app template. Basically, the cost is depended on a wide range of attributes such as the architecture of the application and rates of developer, features, sector of the market, and country.
Features
Note: Developing an app like Uber signifies that there must be two different apps with separate features, they are:
- Rider app – for those who want to book a cab
- Driver app – for those who receive the booking of the rider, and who have to complete their ride.
The features are the huge factor in the cost of Uber app template. Some of the features can overlap both rider and driver interface, but every feature has its own importance.
Basic Features Of Rider App:
- Login/Register: Login option through email and social media accounts
- Booking Page: A Page to enter the address to book a cab, setting a location for pickup, and selecting the type of cab
- Tracking: To see the live location of the cab and to make changes during or after a ride
- Cost estimation: To look at the estimated fare of a ride from pickup to drop point with certain cab type even before ordering
- Payments: In-app and Cashless, automatic payment via credit or debit card, riders will receive an invoice by email and phone
- Push notifications: To keep riders updated on the status of booking, estimated time of arrival of the cab, and other details like Taxi model, car number, and many more
- Booking History, Messaging, Feedback.
Basic Features Of Driver App:
- Register/profile/status: Tax number verification and an admin approval, with online schedule and status
- Booking: Accept or Deny options for the incoming booking, detail of the rider’s pickup point and drop-off point of a ride is visible at once, with booking history
- Push notifications: Booking alerts, cab booking details (route, payment, location, and many more.), booking updates and/or completion
- Real-time Navigation: Using Google Maps or Google Places to get the fastest route for pickup and destination, could be known to the driver;
- Fare Estimation, Online Reports, Support, Messaging.
In addition, for managing all the drivers and processes from a hub, i.e. an admin portal is much needed. It should be a web portal app that provides interactions with the user of the app, managing the ride routes, payments, and all other details.
Cost Components
Without proceeding further into the minute details of all the responsible factor that are required in the development of Uber-like software, let’s discuss the general yet big chunks of work done in order to build an Uber clone software. And they are:
- Development is done in the backend
- Web development
- Android/iOS local app development
- Designing
- Quality Assurance and Management
