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Taxi Booking Mobile App Development Cost & Features 2024
Discover the cost and key features of developing a taxi booking mobile app in 2024. Learn about essential functionalities, estimated expenses, and trends shaping the future of taxi app development.
Dipti Singhal

Dipti Singhal

Sep 05, 2024

Taxi Booking Mobile App Development Cost & Features 2024

The changed scenes of the commutation make it quite convenient for the drivers and riders to connect. With Ola, Uber, and Lyft leading from the front, a lot of entrepreneurs and businessmen are following the trail. Taxi booking mobile app development is seen as a great business idea to enter the market with profit-making margins. 


If you too want to keep up with the Joneses, but can’t decide how to begin, seeking help from an expert Taxi booking app development company is no harm. You can connect with the experts to have insight into the cost of taxi booking mobile app development, features, development time, technology stack, etc. 


Let’s start the mapping with the most significant factor, the investment. Here’s an idea map that helps you estimate the taxi app development cost.
 

How Much Does it Cost to Build a Taxi Booking App?

 

Although taxi booking app development cost depends on several factors. On average, the cost to develop a taxi app like Uber, OLA or Lyft ranges from $10,000 to $35,000. This cost may vary according to the complexity of the taxi app. We can say the more functionality and features you want, the more it will cost you. 

 

Here is the estimated cost of developing a taxi app with basic features for various platforms.


 

Platform

Cost

Android

$10,000~$20,000

iOS

$15,000 to $25,000

Web

$20,000 to $35,000

 


Let’s explore each of the factors that determine the cost of mobile app development one by one and see where we can slash the prices. 

 

 

Factors Determining Taxi Booking App Development Cost

 


Type of Taxi Booking Application

 

The first factor determining the operations, functions, and features of your ride-booking application is its type. You can either be a local taxi booking service provider or an aggregator. Depending on the nature of the service you offer, you can create either of these taxi booking applications: 
 

Dedicated Taxi Booking App Development


If you are running a physical taxi booking service, you can hire mobile app developers for a dedicated taxi booking application that reflects your physical business on the screen. 

 

With the right UI/UX and easy navigation, the development team can help you expand your services and earn greater profits.  

 


Aggregator Taxi Booking App Development 


If you want to enter the business with a unique application, you can connect with the on-demand mobile app development team for aggregator taxi booking app development. Thus, you can centralize the services from various taxi services around the town under one roof and let the rider choose the taxi that meets their needs. 

 

A dedicated taxi booking application would have fewer features for the admin as they’d be managing one dedicated business. In the case of aggregator taxi booking applications, the services extend to various service providers and thus management becomes complex with more features and integrations. 

 

Complexity of the Taxi Booking Application 


Creating a complex taxi booking application may cost more than an application with simple features. The best way to begin is, to start with a simple application and upgrade it with complex features as the app returns on investment. 

 

 

  • For a simple taxi booking app development costs may range from: $15,000 – $25,000
  • The cost to create a mildly complex taxi booking app may be: $55,000+


Depending on the features, technology, and integrations the complexity and cost of taxi booking app development may vary. 
 

Features of Your Taxi Booking App

 


The features of your taxi booking application play a vital role in determining the cost of development of a taxi booking application. You may want a simple admin dashboard with a complex user panel or maybe you want the driver to have more features for ease of picking and dropping the rides. 

 

Depending on the features you want to integrate with your taxi booking applications, the cost would vary. 

 

Features of Admin Panel 

 

  • Dashboard 
  • User Management and Verification 
  • Driver Management and Verification 
  • Ride Management and Authentication 
  • Payment Management 
  • Report Analysis 
  • Settings and Configurations 
  • Notifications 
  • Support and Helpdesk
  • Security

 


Features of Customer Panel 

 

 

  • User Login and Authentication 
  • Ride Booking 
  • Driver Tracking 
  • Fare Estimation 
  • Payment Options 
  • Booking History
  • Rating and Review 
  • Promotions and Discounts 
  • Profile Management 
  • Support and Helpdesk 
  • Notifications 
  • Accessibility Features 
  • Safety Features 

 


Features of Driver Panel 

 

 

  • Ride Requests 
  • Navigation and Routing 
  • Passenger Information 
  • Ride Status 
  • Earnings and Payments 
  • Ratings and Reviews 
  • Schedule Management 
  • Profile Management
  • Support and Helpdesk
  • Notifications 
  • Performance Metrics 
  • Safety Features 

 

Depending on the features you integrate into individual panels, the cost to build a taxi booking app may vary. 

 

Third-Party Services for Taxi Booking App 


Third-party services you want to include in your taxi booking app would determine the final cost of development. Some of the significant third-party APIs that you must consider are: 

 

  • Mapping and Geolocation Services: Google Maps API, Mapbox API, HERE Technologies API
  • Payment Gateway Integration: Stripe, PayPal, Braintree
  • SMS and Voice Communication: Twilio
  • Push Notification Services: Firebase Cloud Messaging (FCM), Apple Push Notification Service (APNS)
  • Analytics and Crash Reporting: Firebase Analytics, Google Analytics for Mobile Apps
  • Cloud Storage and Hosting: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), 
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Social Media Integration: Facebook Login, Google Sign-In
  • Rating and Review Services: Firebase Realtime Database
  • Email Services: SendGrid

 

Other than these there are many other services that you can integrate with your taxi booking application to streamline its functioning and managing workflow. Our experts are well-versed in integrating these APIs in your application. They can help you pick a few more third-party services to ensure you have a futuristic solution to offer to your users. We believe in delivering solutions that are loved by users and reflect our client’s vision. 

 

 

Time Required for Taxi Booking App 


The time taken to create a taxi booking app depends on the development process. The process typically includes the UI/UX Design stage, Development Stage, QA testing stage, and Launch Stage. 

 

  • For an average application, the UI/UX development time may be 200 hours to 300 hours. 
  • The development stage with Native, frontend, and backend development may take around 850 to 1100 hours. 
  • The QA team would need around 200 hours to test the application and ensure it functions the right way. 

 

Thus, the average time to create a taxi booking app would be around 1300 to 1500 hours. 
 

Type of Development Team 

 


The next big factor that would influence the cost of creating a taxi booking mobile app is the type of development team you choose for yourself. You can either opt for an in-house team or outsource your development project to a remote team. 

 


Considering the cost of recruitment and the interview process, you’d be investing a hefty amount in picking your in-house developers. Also, you’d be investing your existing resources’ energy and time in the hiring process. 

 


Additionally, the team of taxi booking app developers in India that you may build would need more expertise or experience to create the app you have envisioned. Thus, you need to spend some time and money on their training too.      

 

Hiring a remote taxi booking app development team would ensure the team is well-versed in a similar app development process. Also, you’d simply have to share your project requirements and the agency will talent map and pick the developers required for the project. 

 


While the agency is involved in picking and hiring your development team you can focus on the core of your business and its marketing. 

 


Hiring a dedicated app development team from different geographical locations can help you save a little. Here’s the average cost of developers from different parts of the world. 

 

  • USA: $110-$120 per hour 
  • UK: $90-$115 per hour 
  • Europe: $65-$100 per hour 
  • South East Asia: $25-$70 per hour

 

Most businesses prefer hiring mobile app developers in India owing to the growing infrastructure and work ethics of the people in the country. Along with this, most people have English fluency making communication easier and offering effective synergy.  

 

Engagement Model of the Taxi Booking Development Team 


Based on how you engage with the development team, the taxi booking app development cost may fluctuate. Different engagement models come with different pros and cons. 

 

Hiring Managed Development Team 

 

 

  • With a managed mobile app development team, you can connect with the developers like your in-house team. 
  • You can guide them, communicate with them, and share feedback anytime required. 
  • You can even choose to have them work for you using your infrastructure to ensure security and safety. 

 


The hiring here would be on project-basis and the team would work for you till they deploy the app. 

 


Hire Team on an Hourly Basis

 

If you want to have some tweaks, or you aren’t sure about the scope of development hiring on an hourly basis could be a great idea. Here the developers would be paid for the time they invest on your project. 
You can either offer them infrastructural support from your end, or they can work on their systems depending on the project's demand. 


Hiring a taxi booking app team on an hourly basis can be a great idea if you aren’t sure about the scope of app development. Here making modifications would be easier for you. 

 

Hire Freelance Developers 


Hiring freelance developers isn’t suggested if you are working on your project from scratch. If there are certain tweaks or updates you want to make, then surely freelancer can help. 


Depending on your engagement model, the taxi app development cost would be highly influenced.

 


 

 

 

The Final Words!

 

As you decide to invest in the taxi booking application, there will be several challenges and obstacles. You can range taxi app development costs from $10,000 to $35,000. For a pinpoint cost estimate, it’s advisable to consult with a taxi app development company, they will take care of the rest. 


Picking the right tech partner would not only help you breathe life into your app but also help you optimize it for the app stores, thus gaining visibility and initial traction. 


At IMG Global, we have a team of developers and marketers who can develop, launch, and optimize your application in a way that earns the best ROI. 


So, what are you waiting for? Discuss your app idea with us, and we’ll give your vision a real face.

 

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