Inspiration
The need for a safer and more reliable moto-taxi delivery system in Rwanda inspired SafeBike. Frequent package losses, lack of driver accountability, and difficulty in finding trusted riders highlighted the urgent need for a structured solution.
What it does
SafeBike Rwanda connects customers with reliable moto-taxi drivers for secure deliveries. It offers package tracking, driver ratings, and a structured hiring system, ensuring transparency and accountability in the delivery process.
How we built it
How We Built It
We developed SafeBike using:
Flutter for the mobile application. React for the web application.
Firebase for real-time database and authentication. Node.js & Fastify for the backend, handling requests and data processing.
Google Maps API for location tracking and nearby driver discovery.
Challenges we ran into
Ensuring real-time tracking accuracy.
Designing an intuitive user experience for both customers and drivers.
Implementing a fair and transparent rating system.
Integrating secure digital payment solutions.
Accomplishments that we're proud of
Successfully building a functional prototype with live tracking.
Creating a fair rating system that promotes driver accountability.
Developing a seamless hiring system for motorcycle owners to find trusted riders.
What we learned
The importance of user feedback in refining features.
Effective ways to integrate real-time tracking into a delivery system.
How to balance security and usability in digital payment processing.
What's next for SafeBike
Expanding payment options, including mobile money and bank integrations.
Introducing AI-driven fraud detection for fake reviews and disputes.
Scaling the platform to other East African countries facing similar challenges.
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