A Prototype for a Real-time Mobile-based Ridesharing System
Name
Gerrerth Kaur
Abstract
Nowadays, more and more people are looking for ways how to use existing resources more effectively. In developed countries there is about 1-2 persons per car while the average car capacity is five people. Therefore, it is evident that ridesharing has a huge efficiency potential in this matter. Ridesharing saves a lot of time and fuel by finding the right balance between travel time, travel distance and carried passengers. Such balancing needs a dynamic TSP-type algorithm to offer the most optimized rides to the users. This thesis concentrates on creating a real-time mobile app which includes necessary functionalities for riders and drivers. Drivers can post their rides, see possible options with routes and riders who have booked a seat for their ride. Whereas riders can post their wishes to ride from A to B, book places in rides and see their statuses for all suitable rides. Additionally, the system will have support for push notifications and Google Maps API to maximize the user experience.
Graduation Thesis language
English
Graduation Thesis type
Bachelor - Computer Science
Supervisor(s)
Satish Narayana Srirama, Jakob Mass
Defence year
2016