Inspiration
A common problem with Uber is that drivers and passengers have trouble identifying one another in busy areas, such as at airports, where it can be common for up to 20 Uber riders to be waiting for their own drivers.
What it does
Hueber is a web app that helps drivers and passengers locate and identify each other, eliminating a potential awkward scenario. Once an Uber ride request has been accepted, Hueber works by texting the driver with a unique "flag" image with which to identify the passenger. The same flag image is displayed on the passenger's phone. The passenger holds their phone out with the flag image displayed so the driver can easily identify them as their Uber passenger.
Challenges I ran into
Uber API sandbox issues. Had to hack an API work around due the lack of an official way to get a passenger's currently accepted request.
What I learned
We all learned a lot about SSL and web development in general.
What's next for HUEber
Currently, it is just a proof of concept. We need to swap the Uber sandbox API calls with actual API calls.
Log in or sign up for Devpost to join the conversation.