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	RydeSplit: A Sustainable, Affordable, and Comfortable Carpooling Solution Bubble Group

RydeSplit: A Sustainable, Affordable, and Comfortable Carpooling Solution

Bubble Group

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
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. Read More
About 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. Read More
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. Read More Log in to view content
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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

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.

About 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.

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.

Impact #1	RydeSplit has successfully transitioned from a prototype/MVP to a beta version, demonstrating the viability of the concept. The use of Bubble's no-code platform has allowed the team to focus on the elements that matter, without having to worry about 'boilerplate' code. This has enabled them to bring their carpooling app concept to life quickly and efficiently. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is adapting their approach to ensure the continued relevance and usefulness of their service in a post-pandemic world.

Impact #1

RydeSplit has successfully transitioned from a prototype/MVP to a beta version, demonstrating the viability of the concept. The use of Bubble's no-code platform has allowed the team to focus on the elements that matter, without having to worry about 'boilerplate' code. This has enabled them to bring their carpooling app concept to life quickly and efficiently. Despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the team is adapting their approach to ensure the continued relevance and usefulness of their service in a post-pandemic world.

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RydeSplit: A Sustainable, Affordable, and Comfortable Carpooling Solution

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