CHALLENGES
Imagine changing the way people get rides in West Africa with an app that’s easy to use and dependable. That’s what we did with Kai Taxi and Kai Driver. We built an app to connect passengers with taxi drivers smoothly, designed just for the needs of Senegal. Our goal was to include local payment methods, make sure the app runs well on older phones, and use as little battery as possible. The challenge was to ensure the app worked perfectly on both iOS and Android while meeting these needs. The result? A straightforward, high-performing app that fits the African transport scene perfectly, showing our dedication to making reliable and innovative solutions.
Product
Kai Taxi and Kai Driver bring a new level of convenience to the African taxi market with a host of features designed to simplify and enhance the ride experience. Our app provides everything drivers and passengers need for a smooth journey, from booking to payment.
Effortless Booking
Our intuitive interface makes booking a taxi simple and quick. Passengers can easily enter pick-up and drop-off locations, choose vehicle types, and view estimated fares upfront for full transparency.
Live Tracking
We offer real-time tracking so passengers can see their driver’s location and arrival time on the app, making the ride experience smooth and stress-free.
Top-Notch Safety
We’ve built in essential safety features like driver verification and trip monitoring, ensuring passengers feel secure and can trust their drivers.
Streamlined Driver Experience
For drivers, the app simplifies accepting ride requests, navigation, and communication with passengers. It also provides tools to manage earnings and track performance, enhancing their overall experience.
Flexible Payment Options
Passengers benefit from secure and easy payments with various options, including mobile wallets and credit/debit cards. Supporting up to 10 payment providers, our app meets the diverse preferences of the African market.
Development
Understanding Needs
We started by diving deep into the client's vision and the African taxi market. Detailed research and surveys with drivers and passengers helped us pinpoint their specific needs and challenges.
Agile Development
Using Swift and Kotlin, we built the app for both iOS and Android with an agile approach. We reviewed and refined the design, incorporating a redesign later in the process. Our smart architecture and flexible code allowed us to update the entire user interface without disrupting core functionality. We also developed the backend and implemented auto-scaling with the help of our DevOps team, ensuring smooth performance. Thorough testing was conducted to make sure everything worked perfectly.
Deployment and Support
After deployment, our focus shifted to ongoing support. We ensured the app continued to perform efficiently and addressed any issues promptly, maintaining high performance and reliability.
Tech Stack
iOS Development
• Swift
• Xcode
Android Development
• Kotlin
• Android Studio
Web Development
• Node.js
• Express.js
DevOps
• MongoDB
Frameworks and Libraries
• MapKit
• Core Location
• Firebase (for real-time tracking and notifications)
Payment integration
Leveraging these technologies, our software development company successfully delivered an iOS mobile application specifically designed for the African taxi market. The application provided a seamless taxi booking experience, real-time tracking, security measures and convenient payment options to meet the unique needs of passengers and drivers in the African transport landscape.
TEST integration
TEST these technologies, our software development company successfully delivered an iOS mobile application specifically designed for the African taxi market. The application provided a seamless taxi booking experience, real-time tracking, security measures and convenient payment options to meet the unique needs of passengers and drivers in the African transport landscape.
The development of Kai Taxi and Kai Driver led to a strong, adaptable system that met all our challenges. We built an app that's easy to use and performs reliably, featuring precise geo-location, real-time updates, and detailed analytics. The final product is a fault-tolerant system with auto-scaling capabilities, meaning it handles high traffic smoothly and adjusts to demand. By focusing on the unique needs of the Senegal taxi market, we created a top-notch solution that improves the experience for both drivers and passengers.
We created Kai Taxi and Kai Driver to elevate the taxi experience in Senegal with easy booking, real-time tracking, top-notch safety, and flexible payments. Our scalable, high-performance app delivers a reliable service for both passengers and drivers.
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