Android Mobile App Development Resource Estimation

1. Introduction: This document serves as a proposal for the development of an Android Taxi
Hailing Driver App. The primary aim of this app is to provide a platform for taxi drivers to efficiently
pick up passengers from the streets while also offering a shared ride model. The app will be
developed using Kotlin programming language due to its concise syntax, interoperability with Java,
and strong support within the Android community.

2. Objectives:

 Develop a user-friendly Android app for taxi drivers.

 Implement street pickup functionality to allow drivers to pick up passengers directly from the
streets.
 Integrate a shared ride model to optimize the utilization of vehicles and reduce costs for
passengers.
 Ensure seamless communication between drivers and passengers.
 Provide accurate navigation and routing features for drivers.

3. Features:

 Street Pickup: Enable drivers to mark their current location as available for pickups.
Passengers can see available drivers nearby and request a pickup directly from the street.
 Shared Ride Model: Implement a shared ride option where passengers can opt to share a
ride with others heading in the same direction, reducing costs for all passengers involved.
 Real-time GPS Tracking: Utilize GPS technology to track the location of drivers and
passengers in real-time, ensuring accurate pickup and drop-off points.
 Payment Integration: Integrate payment gateways to enable cashless transactions
between passengers and drivers, ensuring secure and convenient payment options.
 Driver Rating System: Implement a rating system where passengers can rate drivers
based on their service quality, helping maintain high standards and reliability.
 Driver Dashboard: Offer a comprehensive dashboard for drivers to manage their
bookings, earnings, and preferences effectively.

4. Development Approach:

 Language Selection: Kotlin will be the programming language for developing the Android
app. Kotlin offers several advantages such as concise syntax, null safety, and seamless
interoperability with existing Java codebases. Additionally, Kotlin's strong support within the
Android development community makes it an ideal choice for this project.
 Architecture: Adopt the MVVM (Model-View-ViewModel) architecture pattern to ensure
separation of concerns, maintainability, and testability of the codebase.

 API Integration: Utilize Google Maps API for location tracking, routing, and navigation
functionalities. Integrate payment gateways such as Telebirr.