Uber’s international success has triggered an evolution of the taxi business. Today, more and more ride-hailing services are gaining ground against traditional taxis.
Key Features
People want a taxi service that is cheap, convenient, and comfortable. And they want to flag their taxi from a user-centric app.
Setting a pickup location
Requesting a ride
Setting a dropoff location
Getting a price for a ride
Tracking real-time driver location
In-app payment
Splitting fares
Driver ratings
Competition
In the past few years, taxi apps have popped up in many countries. To pull ahead of the rivals, a taxi-booking startup needs to focus on building a network of drivers and passengers and offering an equally pleasing experience for both parties.
Name
Platform
Feature set
Uber
iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Apple Watch
Uber lets customers travel in style. It offers fast, easy, and comfortable rides at the tap of a button. Since its introduction in 20xx, Uber has changed people’s perception of what a taxi is.
Lyft
iOS, Android
Lyft offers nearly the same set of features as Uber, but with an emphasis on the social component and the fun of ride sharing.