Easy Ride: A Secure Carpooling Mobile Application for Travellers

Abstract

The advancement of technology has opened pathways for the rapid development of urban ecosystem. However, the population in urban areas is expected to increase exponentially which may lead to severe mobility problems. Various measures have been implemented by policy makers to mitigate the mobility problems and to provide better transportation facilities to people. Although the efforts are still in infancy stage, they are expected to yield positive results in the long run. In relation to this, the research proposes a mobile application called Easy Ride as an initiative to create an efficient carpooling ecosystem which brings huge advantage to the community in terms of transportation. Connecting people and creating a strong culture of sustainability will be the primary purpose of this application as it serves a path for people to reach out and connect with more travellers. Besides fostering social networks, this application is defined to be cost-effective as it helps the drivers and passengers to share the overall travel expenses. On the other hand, this research describes the agile methodology that has been chosen for the entire development of the application. The system was further tested and validated to determine the efficiency of the overall functionalities and design. The findings indicate that the proposed system has the potential to meet the expectation of the travelers and to enhance their daily lifestyles.