At icoweb agency, we thrive on challenges. Every project we take on is an opportunity to push boundaries, solve problems, and create something truly impactful. The Wakajugbe ride-hailing app was no exception. From overcoming technical roadblocks to implementing innovative features, our journey in bringing Wakajugbe to life was a testament to our expertise, resilience, and commitment to excellence.
Today, Wakajugbe is officially live on the App Store, standing as a homegrown ride-hailing solution that offers users a seamless, affordable, and driver-friendly experience. But getting here wasn’t easy. Let’s take you behind the scenes of how we built Wakajugbe and the obstacles we conquered along the way.
The Challenge: Building a Unique Ride-Hailing Platform in a Competitive Market
When Wakajugbe approached us, they had a bold vision—to create a ride-hailing platform that was different from the usual players like Uber and Bolt. They wanted to:
✅ Offer a driver-first business model, where drivers pay a flat monthly subscription fee instead of giving up a commission from every ride.
✅ Ensure riders get reliable, affordable rides while empowering drivers to earn more.
✅ Create an efficient driver allocation system to match riders with the nearest available driver in real time.
✅ Implement a smooth and secure payment system with card and wallet integration.
✅ Build an app that is lightweight, fast, and intuitive for both drivers and riders.
This wasn’t just about building another ride-hailing app—it was about creating a new way for drivers and riders to interact with a system that benefits both parties.
The Roadblocks: Challenges We Faced
Like any ambitious project, Wakajugbe wasn’t a smooth ride from start to finish. Here are some of the biggest challenges we faced—and how we overcame them.
🚨 1. Driver Allocation Struggles – Matching Riders with Nearby Drivers
One of the biggest issues we faced during development was driver allocation. When a rider hailed a ride, the app sometimes matched them with drivers who were much farther away, even when closer drivers were available.
🔍 The Problem:
- The system prioritized drivers based on the time of their last completed ride, not proximity.
- GPS data wasn’t updating in real-time, causing mismatches.
- Some drivers weren’t receiving ride requests at all.
💡 Our Solution:
✔️ We revamped the algorithm to prioritize real-time proximity-based matching instead of ride history.
✔️ We integrated Google Maps API & geofencing, ensuring drivers within a tight radius got matched first.
✔️ We implemented real-time socket connections for instant driver location updates.
✔️ We introduced a fallback system, where if the first driver doesn’t accept, the request immediately moves to the next closest driver.
The result? A near-instant ride-matching system that ensures riders get the closest driver available, reducing wait times and improving trip efficiency.
🚨 2. Payment Integration & Wallet System Issues
Seamless payments are crucial for a ride-hailing app. But integrating multiple payment options (card, wallet, and cash) while ensuring security and compliance wasn’t easy.
🔍 The Problem:
- Some test transactions failed to process due to API inconsistencies.
- Users had trouble funding their wallets within the app.
- Some banks flagged the transactions as suspicious, delaying processing.
💡 Our Solution:
✔️ We integrated Flutterwave and Paystack for multi-layered payment processing, ensuring smooth and secure transactions.
✔️ We implemented wallet top-up retries, allowing users to re-attempt failed transactions seamlessly.
✔️ We worked directly with financial institutions to reduce false fraud flagging on payments.
Now, riders can effortlessly pay with their preferred method, and drivers get instant payouts without delays.
🚨 3. App Performance & Optimization Issues
Ride-hailing apps process a lot of data in real time, which can lead to slow performance, app crashes, and high battery consumption.
🔍 The Problem:
- The app was consuming too much battery and data, especially during long trips.
- Some older devices experienced app crashes due to high memory usage.
- Initial testing showed slow load times in areas with poor network coverage.
💡 Our Solution:
✔️ We optimized background processes to reduce battery drain and data consumption.
✔️ We introduced a light mode version that loads faster on lower-end devices.
✔️ We implemented offline caching, ensuring riders can still interact with the app even in low-network zones.
With these optimizations, Wakajugbe runs smoothly across devices, ensuring a fast, responsive, and reliable experience for all users.
The Breakthrough: Successfully Launching on the App Store 🚀
After overcoming multiple roadblocks, Wakajugbe was successfully launched on the App Store, bringing a new driver-focused ride-hailing platform to the market.
Key Features We Delivered
✔️ Proximity-based driver matching for faster pickups
✔️ Seamless payment system (cash, wallet, and card)
✔️ User-friendly UI for both riders and drivers
✔️ Real-time ride tracking & in-app navigation
✔️ Optimized for performance & low battery consumption
The feedback from users has been phenomenal, with hundreds of drivers signing up to enjoy a ride-hailing model that truly benefits them.
Final Thoughts: Why icoweb Agency is the Go-To Team for High-Performance Apps
At icoweb agency, we don’t just build apps—we build solutions that disrupt industries. Wakajugbe was more than just a development project for us; it was an opportunity to redefine ride-hailing for drivers and riders alike.
🚀 We turned complex challenges into seamless experiences.
🚀 We built a high-performance, scalable ride-hailing app that’s now live on the App Store.
🚀 We helped Wakajugbe create a driver-first ecosystem that empowers drivers while offering a superior ride experience for users.
If you’re looking for an agency that delivers high-quality, cutting-edge mobile solutions, icoweb Agency is the team for the job. Let’s build something amazing together!
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