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I need a complete rideshare solution built from the ground up for both iOS and Android. The core flow is familiar—riders request, drivers accept, trips are tracked in real time—but there are a few extras that are non-negotiable: • Third-party booking: a user must be able to schedule and pay for a ride on someone else’s behalf. A common use case will be parents arranging rides for their children. • In-app texting: rider ↔ driver, plus system notifications, all stored for audit. • PayPal checkout: for now that is the only payment rail we’ll launch with, so make sure the integration is production-ready and PCI-compliant. • Centralised user store: one secure database that holds drivers, riders, and parents with clearly differentiated roles and permissions. • Admin web console: trip overview, manual dispatch, user management, and reporting. • GPS tracking: live map in the rider app, breadcrumb trail in the admin console, with arrival-time estimation. Deliverables I expect: 1. Native (or high-performance cross-platform) mobile apps for driver and rider. 2. Responsive admin panel. 3. Well-documented REST/GraphQL backend, database schema, and deployment scripts. 4. Source code pushed to a private repo, plus a short hand-off call and walkthrough video. For acceptance I will test: creating an account, booking a ride for someone else, live tracking, PayPal payment capture, admin trip visibility, and chat history retrieval. If those flows complete without errors the milestone is met. Let me know which tech stack you recommend and an estimated timeline to reach an MVP.
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Hello, We can build a robust, scalable rideshare platform covering rider, driver, and admin experiences with a strong focus on real-time performance and security. Our recommended stack would be React Native (for high-performance cross-platform apps), Node.js backend, and a scalable database with real-time services for tracking and chat. We’ll implement third-party booking flows, in-app messaging with audit logs, PayPal integration (PCI-compliant), GPS tracking with live updates, and a centralized role-based system. The admin panel will provide full control over trips, users, and reporting. Could you please confirm your preferred regions for launch? Do you want Google Maps or another provider for GPS services? Any specific compliance or safety features required (e.g., driver verification)? Do you need surge pricing or fixed fare logic for MVP? Rated Top 1% on Freelancer.com with a 100% job success rate and the highest repeat hire rate, we ensure your site and app will be both visually appealing and strategically structured for best ROI. The cost and timeline are placeholders and can be finalised after a quick chat and scope review. Thank you, Jyoti from CVInfotech
$5,000 USD in 45 days
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What you’re building goes beyond a standard Uber-style app. The third-party booking and audit-ready communication layer add a lot of complexity that needs to be handled cleanly from day one. We would structure this as a modular system: - Mobile apps (Flutter for performance + single codebase) for rider and driver - Backend with real-time event handling for trips, chat, and tracking - Centralized role-based system for riders, drivers, and parents with clear permissions - Google Maps-based tracking with live updates + admin breadcrumb visibility - Secure PayPal integration with proper transaction handling and logs The key is ensuring that booking, tracking, chat, and payments all stay in sync without delays or inconsistencies. We’ve already built similar real-time logistics and tracking systems like TrackRight where live trip tracking, driver coordination, and admin visibility were critical . I can walk you through a relevant flow in chat. You’ll also have a dedicated project manager ensuring structured milestones, along with QA support to validate all acceptance flows before delivery. We focus on scalable architecture, so adding features later won’t require rebuilding the system. I’d like to give you a precise timeline, but since scope depth can impact effort, it’s better to define that together first. If helpful, I can outline an MVP architecture and timeline breakdown before we start. Let’s open a chat and map the execution plan and milestones. ~Rajesh
$500 USD in 7 days
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Having an error-free, fully functional solution is of paramount importance to me. Based on your project description, I'm confident that CnELIndia can provide you with an unrivaled rideshare application. Our extensive experience in Payment Gateway Integration, especially with PayPal, will ensure a secure and PCI-compliant payment system for your users. Moreover, our expertise in complex database management and user role differentiation makes us the perfect fit for your centralized user store requirement. Your admin web console for trip overview, manual dispatch, and reporting will be designed with impeccable precision for easy handling of all your operational tasks. To ensure a smooth hand-off process, we will supply you with well-documented REST/GraphQL backend, database schema and deployment scripts along with source code pushed to a private repo. Moreover, we will schedule a hand-off call and share with you a walkthrough video for a more intuitive understanding of the developed product. With meticulous attention to detail and excellent bug fixing proficiency, we'll deliver you an MVP well within the estimated timeline. Let's get your ridesharing app on the road to success!
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hi, You're building a two-sided marketplace where drivers and passengers connect in real-time—that's the complexity here. Before we dive in: are you handling dispatch logic server-side, or do you want peer-to-peer matching? We've shipped apps like this. Let's talk details. Best Regards, Hasan
$250 USD in 21 days
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Hi, This is Elias from Miami. I checked your project description and understand you’re looking to build a complete rideshare solution for both iOS and Android. This involves creating an app that connects drivers and riders seamlessly while integrating payment gateways. I’ve worked on several similar platforms and understand the key technical challenges involved. My approach would be to ensure a smooth user experience, robust backend support, and secure payment processing. I have a few questions to get a better understanding: Q1 – What specific user roles do you envision (drivers, riders, admin)? Q2 – Are there any existing systems or APIs you plan to integrate with? Q3 – What features are you prioritizing for scalability as the user base grows? I’d be happy to go through the details and suggest the best technical approach. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$700 USD in 8 days
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This looks like a great fit, I will deliver the rider and driver mobile apps — built cross-platform with Flutter — the admin web console, and a documented REST backend with role-based access for riders, drivers, and parent accounts. For third-party booking, I will structure the data model so a "booker" and a "rider" are separate entities on every trip record. This keeps audit trails clean and lets the parent track the child's ride via live GPS without needing the child to have a payment method or full account privileges — critical for your acceptance flow. Questions: 1) For PayPal integration, will you use PayPal Business or are you open to Braintree — which gives you PayPal checkout now and easy card support later? 2) What is your target MVP timeline — weeks or months — so I can scope phased milestones? Looking forward to your response. Best regards, Kamran
$270 USD in 10 days
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Hello, I’m Shamshad. I’ve reviewed your End-to-End Rideshare App brief and I’m confident a robust, production-ready MVP can be delivered for both iOS and Android with a focused, scalable backend. Understanding your must-have features, third-party booking, in-app texting with audit logs, PayPal checkout, a centralised user store, an admin web console, and real-time GPS tracking, I’ll architect a secure, modular solution that supports rapid iteration and clean separation of concerns. Approach: choose a high-performance cross-platform frontend (or native where needed) to ensure smooth rider and driver experiences, and a scalable backend (GraphQL or REST) with a single secure user store and role-based permissions. I’ll implement a production-ready PayPal integration, PCI-compliant payment handling, and a centralized data model that cleanly differentiates drivers, riders, and parents. The admin panel will offer trip overview, manual dispatch, user management, and reporting, while the rider/driver apps deliver real-time tracking and reliable chat history. Deliverables will include well-documented API specs, database schema, deployment scripts, and fully provisioned private repo access, plus a walkthrough video and a short hand-off call. I’ll tailor the tech stack to your needs, outline milestones, and keep rollback plans ready. Which tech stack and hosting approach do you prefer for the backend (REST vs GraphQL, cloud provider) to align with your roadmap? Best regards,
$750 USD in 10 days
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Hi there, I have read your project requirement. You need a complete rideshare solution for iOS and Android with rider and driver apps, including third-party ride booking, real-time GPS tracking, in-app chat, PayPal payment integration, a centralized user system with role-based access, and a web-based admin console for management and reporting. We can build this using a high-performance cross-platform approach like Flutter along with a scalable backend (Node.js/NestJS or Firebase). The solution will include real-time tracking, secure PayPal integration, chat with audit logs, role-based user management, and a responsive admin panel—designed with a modular architecture to support future scaling and enhancements. A few questions to better understand your requirements: ============================================== Should ride scheduling (advance bookings) be included in the MVP or only instant ride requests? Do you want notifications for third-party riders (e.g., via SMS or app access for the passenger)? Will driver onboarding require document verification and approval in the initial phase? Do you have any preference for cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), or should we recommend the best option? Best Regards, Srashtasoft Team
$500 USD in 7 days
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Building a complete end-to-end rideshare app for both iOS and Android is an exciting challenge perfectly aligned with our expertise. At Smart Sols, we have over 9 years of experience creating robust mobile solutions using Flutter, ensuring seamless cross-platform functionality and superior user experience. Our team excels at developing scalable backend systems with Laravel and delivering intuitive frontends with Vue.js or React.js, complemented by professional UI/UX designs crafted in Figma. We are confident we can deliver a reliable, efficient rideshare platform tailored to your core functional needs. Could you please share more about the key features and payment integrations you envision? Let’s discuss how we can bring your vision to life within your budget and timeline.
$675 USD in 7 days
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Hi, the clean way to build this is around a single trip lifecycle that handles all roles instead of separate flows for rider, driver, and third-party booking. A real flow would be: user creates a ride for self or another person -> system assigns a driver -> driver accepts -> trip starts with live GPS updates -> rider or parent tracks the ride -> trip completes -> PayPal captures payment -> chat history and trip logs are stored and visible in admin. That shared lifecycle is what keeps everything consistent. These systems often look complete, but fail when tracking, payment, and trip state are handled separately. One real issue is a trip showing completed while payment confirmation or chat logs are missing due to async callbacks, so I would handle it with a unified trip state model and idempotent event handling across GPS, chat, and payment flows. The part to get right early is the trip lifecycle and role permissions, because that controls both usability and correctness.
$600 USD in 7 days
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Hello, With 4 years of experience in Mobile App Development, PHP, Android App Development, and iOS Development, I understand the requirements of your project for an end-to-end rideshare app. I am confident in providing a professional solution that includes third-party booking, in-app texting, PayPal checkout integration, centralized user store, admin web console, and GPS tracking. I have expertise in PHP, Mobile App Development, iPhone, Android, iOS Development, Payment Gateway Integration, Android App Development, and REST API skills. I have carefully reviewed the project details and believe I can deliver this project with precision. Let's connect in chat to discuss further details and collaborate on this exciting project. Best regards, Taimoor from Pixels Soft Let's connect in chat for further discussion.
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I can build a complete rideshare app for iOS and Android that includes all the key features you need like third-party bookings, in-app messaging, PayPal integration, and GPS tracking. I will also develop a responsive admin console to manage trips and users efficiently, with secure roles and permissions. I recommend using React Native for the mobile apps to balance performance and cross-platform compatibility, with a Node.js backend using GraphQL for scalability and easy integration with PayPal. The system will be well documented and delivered to you with a private repo, walkthrough video, and a short hand-off call. Thanks, Teo
$500 USD in 5 days
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Hi, Thanks for the detailed requirements. For a full rideshare system with real-time tracking, apps, and admin panel, the typical scope is much larger than the current budget. However, we can build a lean MVP within $750 to get you started, including: • Ride booking (including booking for others) • PayPal integration • Basic admin panel • Clean, mobile-friendly interface Then we can expand step-by-step into the full rideshare system. Let us know if you’d like to proceed with this phased approach. Regards Interconnect Team
$500 USD in 7 days
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Building a comprehensive, end-to-end rideshare app like what you need is right up my alley. My 12+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer and my adeptness at creating clean and scalable mobile applications with technologies such as React Native and Flutter make me the perfect fit for your project. I understand the intricacies and nuances of third-party booking, in-app texting, PayPal integration, centralised user stores, and GPS tracking; they are all within my skillset, just waiting to be utilised for your project. In terms of delivering exactly what you need, I am well-versed in creating native or high-performing cross-platform apps for iOS and Android – that's double the coverage for your app right away. Additionally, I have an excellent understanding of REST/GraphQL backend development and can use this expertise to create a well-documented backend system that ticks all the boxes on your list. I am also more than capable of handling administrative aspects such as trip management, manual dispatch, user management and reporting through a responsive admin panel. In ensuring quality control from start to finish, not only do I provide well-commented code with detailed hosting instructions but also source code pushed to a private repository.
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello! I am glad to say that i have already developed an Rideshare Platform for iOS and Android that supports real time ride booking, third party scheduling, and a centralized system for managing riders, drivers, and parents. The system will include live trip tracking, in app communication, secure payments via PayPal, and a full admin console for operations and reporting. My focus will be on delivering a complete rideshare ecosystem, featuring: rider and driver apps with real time booking and tracking, third party ride scheduling with role based access control, in app messaging system with audit logs, PayPal integration for secure checkout, centralized user database with clearly defined roles and permissions, and an admin dashboard for trip monitoring manual dispatch and reporting with GPS breadcrumb tracking and ETA calculations. I specialize in full stack mobile and web development with strong experience in on demand platforms, real time tracking systems, and scalable backend architecture. My focus is on building reliable, secure, and high performance applications with smooth user experience and strong operational control. Let’s connect to review your business model, user roles, and define a clear MVP roadmap for launching your rideshare platform. Best regards, Nikita Gupta.
$300 USD in 28 days
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Hello There!!! ★★★★ (Build a full-scale rideshare platform with real-time tracking, payments and multi-role system) ★★★★ Project understanding: I understand you need a complete rideshare ecosystem (iOS + Android + backend + admin panel) with rider/driver roles, real-time GPS tracking, PayPal payments, in-app chat, and ability to book rides for others with full audit and admin control. ⚜ Cross-platform mobile app (rider + driver) ⚜ Real-time GPS tracking & ETA system ⚜ Third-party ride booking (parent-to-child flow) ⚜ In-app chat with message history storage ⚜ PayPal payment integration (PCI-compliant flow) ⚜ Admin web dashboard (dispatch, reports, users) ⚜ REST/GraphQL backend + database architecture I have experiance building real-time mobile platforms with APIs, location tracking, chat systems and payment integrations. I focus on scalable architecture and smooth user experience. My approach is to design clean role-based backend first, then build mobile apps with live tracking (WebSockets/Firebase), integrate PayPal securely, and finally deliver admin console with full trip visibility. I can suggest a fast MVP stack and timeline once scope is confirmed. Warm Regards, Farhin B.
$256 USD in 10 days
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Hi, I understand you need a complete rideshare platform for iOS, Android, and web, with the standard booking flow plus critical features like third party booking, in app chat with audit history, PayPal payments, role based user management, live GPS tracking, and an admin console. This requires a secure and scalable architecture where mobile apps, backend, and admin tools stay tightly connected. I would recommend Flutter for high performance cross platform apps and a backend built with Laravel or Node.js using a centralized PostgreSQL database. The system would support separate roles for riders, drivers, parents, and admins, with secure authentication and permission controls. Real time trip updates, chat, and GPS tracking can be handled through WebSockets and map services, while PayPal checkout would be integrated using production ready server side payment verification for compliance. The admin panel would provide dispatch tools, trip monitoring, reporting, and full chat and trip history visibility. Before delivery, I will test account creation, third party ride booking, payment capture, live trip tracking, admin visibility, and message history retrieval to ensure all acceptance flows work reliably. Best, Justin
$500 USD in 7 days
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Hello I will be able to help you in your ride share app both customer and driver side. Please message me so that we will have detail technical discussion. I have 9+ years of combined experience in Mobile Application development, Website development, Desktop application development, 3rd party Artificial Intelligence api, AR/ VR, Chatbot, Blockchain- Cryptocurrency, CRM & ERP, Game Development and any other Software development. I am having expertise in Native on Android Java, kotlin and IOS Swift, and For Hybrid Cross platform on Flutter Dart & React- Native and for web and backend on react js and node js, Python Django. Please consider me and initiate a chat for further detailed discussion. Regards, Anju
$400 USD in 12 days
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With a broad technical skill set and a proven track record of success, I am confident that I am the perfect fit for your ambitious rideshare project. Over the course of my 14-year career, I have honed my skills in building high-quality iOS and Android apps from scratch, which is precisely what you are looking for. In addition, my expertise in Flutter and React Native ensures that you get an efficient, powerful, and easy-to-maintain cross-platform solution. One area where I shine and that aligns closely with your needs is AI-integration with OpenAI and Azure OpenAI technologies. This will give your app an edge by improving both security aspects as well as providing advanced route optimization functionalities for better ETA prediction through machine learning models. Moreover, my proficiency in AWS will be valuable when it comes to building your centralised user store securely. Lastly, I understand just how crucial the timeline is for any project. Using my deep-end mobile app development experience at the intersection of cutting-edge tech stacks like Flutter/React Native, AI integration and deployment on enterprise-grade cloud solutions like AWS/Firebase, I can propose a streamlined development approach which considers both time-to-market and future scalability.
$2,000 USD in 7 days
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With over a decade of experience in mobile app development and payment gateway integration, I have been fortunate to work on numerous projects that required the seamless functionality you seek for your ride-share application. My proficiency extends to both Android and iOS development, offering you the broadest reach among your target audience. I have hands-on technical skills with languages like PHP and the ability to rapidly adapt to new ones if required. I want to emphasize my dedication to delivering solutions that align perfectly with my client's vision, which you can attest from my extensive portfolio of successful projects. Speaking specifically about this rideshare app, I intend not only to develop the core features efficiently but also ensure ease of use for parents scheduling rides on behalf of their children - an element vital to your application. Before any project deployment, I always maintain strict attention to security, exemplified through my background in building robust and scalable digital solutions. Additionally, I am committed to providing adequate long-term support from day one. I propose a reasonable timeframe for creating an MVP and would be happy to suggest a well-suited tech stack when we discuss the project in detail. Let's convert your vision into a high-impact reality!
$550 USD in 7 days
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