Ideaz

Core Idea: An app that compares real-time fares, wait times, and offers across multiple ride-hailing platforms (Uber, Ola, Lyft, Rapido, Bolt, InDrive, etc.) to help users choose the cheapest or fastest ride.

Key Features:

• Multi-Platform Fare Comparison

  • Pulls live fare estimates from all major ride apps for the same trip.

  • Shows cheapest, fastest, and best-value rides in one screen.

• ETA & Surge Alerts

  • Highlights expected wait times.

  • Warns when prices are surged and suggests cheaper alternatives.

• Promo & Coupon Aggregator

  • Shows available discounts, promo codes, or cashback deals for each service.

• Ride Type Filters

  • Compare across ride types (bike, auto, car, XL, premium).

• Smart Recommendations

  • Suggests whether to wait a few minutes (if surge likely to drop).

  • Offers alternative transport (metro, bus, carpool) if cheaper/faster.

• One-Tap Deep Link Booking

  • After comparison, user taps on their choice → instantly redirects to the respective ride app with pre-filled pickup & drop.

• History & Savings Tracker

  • Keeps track of past rides. Shows how much money/time the user saved by comparing.

The Problem

• In many cities, multiple ride-hailing apps exist (Uber, Ola, Lyft, Rapido, Bolt, inDrive, etc.).

• Fares for the same route vary a lot across platforms, sometimes by 30–50%, depending on surge pricing, driver availability, or discounts.

• Users have to open each app separately, enter pickup and drop points, and compare manually.

The Need

• A single platform where users can see all ride options in one place.

• A way to instantly know the cheapest, fastest, or most reliable ride without opening 4–5 apps.

• Convenience + cost savings + smarter decisions for daily commuters.

How the App Works

User Input

• The user opens the app and enters pickup and drop-off locations.

• Optionally: selects ride type preferences (bike, auto, car, SUV).

• The app also gets current location using GPS if needed.

Request to Providers

• The app sends requests to different ride providers’ APIs (Uber, Ola, etc.) using their developer keys.

• Each provider responds with:

  • Estimated fare 

  • Estimated arrival time 

  • Available ride types (e.g., Auto, Mini, Prime, XL).

Comparison Engine

• The backend collects all responses.

• It organizes them into a standard format (since each provider’s API is different).

• Example:

Display to User

• The app shows the results in a list + map view:

  • Sort options → Cheapest, Fastest, Closest

  • Filters → Ride type (bike/auto/car)

• Example: “Rapido is cheapest (₹60), Ola Mini is next cheapest (₹110), UberGo is fastest to arrive (4 mins).”

User Action

• The user taps on the preferred option.

• The app either:

  • Redirects to provider’s app (deep link → e.g., opens Ola app with pickup/drop filled in).

  • Or, if allowed by provider’s API, confirms booking directly inside the app.

So the app is basically like Skyscanner for rides – it doesn’t own cars, it just compares providers.