Enterprise - Go & Caretaker Car Rental and Management Apps
Designed to simplify car rentals and fleet management via a modern application that emphasizes a great user experience
Ride offers custom mobility software as a service for rental companies, fleet managers, and startups. Features include virtual keys for secure app-based vehicle access, streamlined fleet management, and seamless external backend integration for real-time data sync.
Flutter
iOS
Android
About these Apps
Challenges
Virtual Key Integration
The client wanted to offer users the ability to access their rental vehicles remotely via the app. LeanCode solved this by implementing a virtual key feature using Bluetooth technology, enabling seamless access without physical keys. This solution not only improved user convenience but also enhanced the overall security of the rental process, reducing the need for in-person interactions.
Streamlining Fleet Management Tasks
For the Caretaker app, the client needed a solution to manage tasks such as moving vehicles, cleaning, and maintenance more efficiently. LeanCode enabled this by creating an easy-to-use mobile app that allowed businesses to connect with freelancers, simplifying fleet management and reducing operational complexity through a user-friendly platform.
Inherited Incomplete Codebase
When LeanCode took over the GO app, the project was in its early stages, with limited progress made. The challenge was to work with an incomplete codebase while meeting tight deadlines. Our team restructured the app's architecture, ensuring the software was scalable, stable, and met the client's requirements for a smooth car rental experience.
External Backend Integration
Both the GO and Caretaker apps required integration with external backend systems to ensure smooth communication with the client’s infrastructure. LeanCode tackled the challenge by implementing robust integrations for real-time data synchronization. This solution allowed the GO app to streamline car rental operations and the Caretaker app to facilitate efficient task management for freelancers, ensuring that both apps operated seamlessly with the client’s backend systems.We delivered two fully functional apps, Enterprise Go and Caretaker. It enabled real-time vehicle access and management in just a few months.
Solutions
Key features
Real-Time Vehicle Location
Multi-Language Support
Seamless Account Management
Comprehensive Car Rental Process
Virtual Key Access
Secure Payments via Stripe
To enhance the user experience and fleet management, LeanCode integrated Mapbox into both the GO and Caretaker apps, allowing users to locate vehicles on the map in real time. In the GO app, customers can easily find and navigate to their rental cars. In contrast, in the Caretaker app, freelancers can quickly locate vehicles for tasks like relocation or maintenance, improving the overall efficiency of fleet operations.
Results
On-Time Delivery with Complex Integrations
LeanCode delivered two fully functional apps—GO and Caretaker—within the tight timeframe despite inheriting an incomplete codebase. The integration of third-party solutions like Stripe for payments, virtual keys for vehicle access, and seamless authentication ensured that both apps offered a robust and user-friendly experience.
Clear Communication and Flexibility
LeanCode’s project management was marked by clear communication and flexibility. Daily updates kept everything on track, and the team was quick to respond to the client’s changing needs, especially after launch. This open, straightforward approach made it easy for the client to stay in the loop and adjust as needed, helping to keep the project moving smoothly and ensuring a solid partnership throughout the process.
Deep Expertise in the Flutter Framework
The client specifically appreciated LeanCode’s deep technical expertise in the Flutter framework. This knowledge allowed LeanCode to quickly overcome challenges and integrate advanced features, providing a high-quality interface and performance for both apps.
Iterative Development with Real-Time Feedback
LeanCode's approach to iterative releases helped reduce app crashes and improve overall app performance. The client valued the weekly delivery cycles, which kept the project on track and ensured that each new feature was tested and delivered after thorough QA. This process allowed for quick adjustments based on real-time feedback, keeping the apps stable and user-friendly post-launch.
Review of our work
LeanCode successfully delivered the applications on time, reduced app crashes, and introduced analytics to measure app growth. The team was highly knowledgeable and receptive from a workflow standpoint. We greatly valued their deep knowledge and technical expertise in the Flutter framework.
