Posts

Showing posts from November, 2020

Yelowsoft replaces Socket.IO with MQTT

Image
  One of the major reasons as to why companies like Uber, Grab, Didi, etc. have grown so rapidly is the fact that that they offer on-demand taxi booking services to their customer. These companies leverage cutting-edge technologies to execute real-time requests made by their customers. Although one must also understand that executing these real-time requests is no child’s play.  As Taxi Business experts, we know it takes a lot to execute all the taxi requests and operations in real-time.  Even a minor lag can prove to be fatal for any taxi business. Keeping this in mind, we at  Yelowsoft  have come up with a  product update  in our taxi solution where we have replaced Socket.io with MQTT.  This move enhanced the execution speed of all real-time functionalities thus making our solution more efficient than ever.  In this blog, we’ll discuss in detail as to how we achieved this feat. But first, let’s have a look at what Socket IO actually is? READ MORE :  Yelowsoft replaces Socket.IO with

How can a taxi dispatch system transform radio taxi businesses into a successful digital taxi business?

Image
  The taxi industry has undergone an immense transformation in the last decade. The industry which used to operate via traditional means has been disrupted by cutting-edge technologies like   real-time GPS tracking , push notification, in-app payments,   reports & analytics ,   automated driver payment settlements   and many more. In addition, the adoption of   on-demand business models   has also changed the game forever. In this transition period, Radio taxi businesses are somewhat stuck in between. Radio taxis are superior when it comes to the traditional taxis but are inferior if we compare them with the advanced ride-hailing and taxi dispatch businesses. But what exactly are Radio taxis? Let’s have a look. READ MORE :  taxi businesses into a successful digital taxi business

Ride-hailing in 2021: A glimpse into the future

Image
  The ride-hailing industry is facing a very tough time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The industry as a whole is witnessing unprecedented slump due to various reasons like lockdowns, social distancing norms, and the general fear of catching virus which is keeping riders away from using ride-hailing services worldwide. If we have a look at the stats, then the global  ride-sharing market  size is estimated to grow at 55.6% to reach USD 117.34 billion in 2021 from USD 75.39 billion in 2020. It’s important to note that this projection is down by 2% as compared to the pre-COVID-19 estimation. Due to this downward trend, ride-hailing companies are finding it difficult to survive. Big names like Uber and others have started to foray into  on-demand food delivery  and  parcel delivery  to make up their ride-hailing business losses. But everyone is anxious as to what future has in stores for the  ride-hailing industry . In this article, we will try to give you a glimpse of the future of the rid

Ride-hailing in the Oceania region: Market share, trends, competitive landscape, and in-depth analysis

Image
  The ride-hailing industry has grown tremendously over the last 10 years. The entry of app-based ride-hailing giants has literally changed the rules of the game. Names like   Uber   and   Lyft   have heavily disrupted the traditional taxi businesses in the US and around the world. The massive success of Uber has inspired the emergence of several app-based taxi startups around the globe. Their rise is precisely the reason why Uber had to struggle to assert its dominance in a few parts of the world. Many regions like the  Middle East ,  Central & Western Europe ,  Latin America ,  Caribbean islands ,  North Africa ,  West Africa , and more are emerging as a hotspot of ride-hailing businesses. Even the behemoths like Uber, Didi, and Ola have recognized the same and that’s exactly why they are entering these budding markets. One more such emerging market for ride-hailing business is the Oceania region. This region consists of 14 countries which are Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Marsha

Yelowsoft delivers Super App to BBR: One of the biggest ride-hailing companies in Afghanistan

Image
  About BBR is one of the first ride-hailing apps that was launched in Afghanistan. This application helps commuters to connect with the drivers thus enabling a convenient and fast on-demand transportation system. The application also comes with a live sharing feature which works even when you haven’t requested a ride from the application. For making a ride request, the commuters first need to enter their pickup and destination location. Once entered, the application will start looking for the nearby drivers and ultimately connect the most suitable driver with the commuter. The application enables the commuters to track the driver’s location in real-time when he is on the way to pick them up. The driver will then pick the passenger from the pickup location and drop them off at their destination location. At the end of the ride, the fare will be automatically calculated and displayed to both drivers and passengers within the app. BBR app also has a separate section dedicated to the driv