Mobile appMobility, ride-hailing & carsOriginal by BiTaksi
BiTaksi is a Turkish app, comparable to FREE NOW or Gett, that brings ride-hailing technology to the licensed taxi system. Instead of waiting for a yellow cab on the street, riders hail one from the app, follow the taxi on the map, see the driver's details and can pay in the app if they wish. Working with existing licensed taxis reduces regulatory risk and gives drivers an extra source of jobs that cuts down time spent cruising empty.
To build something similar you need a rider app, a taxi driver app and an admin panel. Because fares are set by the taximeter, upfront fare estimates, entering the taximeter amount in the app or integrating with the device, driver and licence verification, relationships with taxi ranks and in-app payment logic must be designed specifically in the back end. City-by-city tariff differences also need to be managed.
How BiTaksi works: the core user flow
How many apps and dashboards do you need?
Rider app
Riders hail a taxi, see the driver and plate details, follow the trip and pay.
Taxi driver app
Taxi drivers accept requests, navigate to the rider and enter the taximeter amount.
Admin panel
The team manages driver and licence approvals, city tariffs, payments and complaints.
Critical features of a product like BiTaksi
Licence and driver verification
Only licensed vehicles are admitted after checking the taxi licence plate, vehicle registration and driver documents.
Tariff-based fare estimates
An estimated fare range before the trip, based on the city's taximeter tariff, distance and traffic data.
Taximeter amount entry
At the end of the trip the driver enters the taximeter amount, the rider confirms it and payment is taken automatically.
In-app payments
Payment with a saved card, adding a tip and drivers seeing their earnings in their account, via a licensed payment provider.
Favourite and blocked drivers
Riders can add a driver they liked to favourites or block one they had a problem with so they are never matched again.
Lost property and complaints flow
Contacting the driver from trip history, reporting lost items and logging complaints.
What goes into the first version, what comes later
First version (MVP)
- Rider app with hailing and live taxi tracking
- Driver app with request acceptance and navigation
- Licence and driver verification process
- Taximeter amount entry and cash or card payment
- Admin panel for city tariffs and drivers
Later releases
- Taximeter device integration
- Corporate accounts and monthly invoicing
- Scheduled taxi bookings
- Rank-based request distribution
Modules and how the budget is calculated
The budget is calculated with 360 SOFT’s pricing model from the modules below, about 28 screens and the project’s complexity: roughly 174 person-days for the full scope and 110 person-days for the first version. Every module you drop lowers the budget directly.
| Module | Phase |
|---|---|
| Sign-up, login, social login | First version |
| User profile and settings | First version |
| Roles and permissions | First version |
| Admin dashboard | First version |
| Online payments (Stripe / PSP) | First version |
| Maps, location, routing | First version |
| Push notifications | First version |
| Email / SMS notifications | First version |
| Ratings and reviews | First version |
| GDPR and security hardening | First version |
| File, photo, video upload | First version |
| Reporting and analytics | Later release |
Hosting, SMS, map APIs, app store accounts and payment-provider fees are separate items. Maintenance and improvements (optional): €600 / month. We send a fixed written price within 24 hours after a free discovery call.
The hard parts
Taximeter alignment
Because fares are set by the taximeter, there is a risk of errors or abuse in amount entry; a verification and dispute process is needed.
Driver adoption
For taxi drivers to use the app actively, a simple interface, fair request distribution and low commission are critical.
Payment licensing
Because in-app payments pass money on to drivers, a licensed payment institution or a marketplace model such as Stripe Connect must be used.
Business model
The revenue model is based on a small service fee per trip or a commission from drivers; some models also offer drivers a monthly membership package. Transaction fees on in-app payments, corporate ride accounts and in-car or in-app advertising provide extra revenue. Payments should be processed through a licensed payment provider.
Get a free quote for your project
Let us scope it together and send a fixed written quote within 24 hours. NDA on request; you own the source code.
Choosing a company to build an app like BiTaksi
Most people searching “build an app like bitaksi” are really looking for a reliable app development company. When comparing quotes, check four things:
- Can you try similar products they have shipped, in the stores or live?
- Are the source code, design files, servers and store accounts transferred to you by contract?
- Do they show a working demo every two weeks, with written scope and acceptance criteria?
- Are maintenance, scaling and GDPR/security costs written into the quote?
Copyright and trademarks
A business model and features are generally not protected on their own, but the BiTaksi name, logo, interface design, content and source code are. That is why we build a product with similar functionality but your own brand, design and code. This is not legal advice; we recommend a trademark search before launch.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to build an app like BiTaksi?
A first version with the rider and driver apps and the admin panel can be ready in a few months. Taximeter device integration and corporate accounts are added in later phases.
Why is working with licensed taxis important?
Commercial passenger transport is licensed in most markets; working with licensed taxis significantly reduces regulatory risk. Even so, the rules of the relevant local authorities should be checked city by city.
What is needed for in-app payments?
Because the amount taken from the rider is passed on to the driver, a licensed payment provider's marketplace or sub-merchant solution, such as Stripe Connect, should be used. Holding funds yourself requires a payment institution or e-money licence.
Are there copyright or trademark issues?
The taxi-hailing model and its features are generally free to use; names, logos, design, content and code cannot be copied. This is not legal advice.
