Top Important features to consider while developing an app like Uber for Couriers

On Demand delivery apps have become the buzzword now due to their growing usefulness. Uber for couriers is one of those app type which has a very high potential and necessity in the current market. As per this report, 23 out of 300 companies who are valued above $1billion belong to on-demand industries.

This app can be leveraged by both the customers and on-going travelers with their own vehicles. For instance, if someone forgot to bring their important medicine to office, then this Uber for couriers app will help to bring that medicine from their home to them. Or if anyone wants to deliver some book or any package to their friend in the same city, then this app is for them. For on-going travelers also, if they see any delivery requirement in their route then they can also earn money by this, simply by delivering the package which comes in between their destination. Hence this logistic app can be very popular if developed rightly. So if you want to deliver such an app for your business then do know about these below features to add in it. I just explained one aspect of this app, this app can be developed for many other purposes in a large scale like logistics and coordinating transport.

1.App Interface

The app design should be easy and simple to use for the users. In other words the interface should be eye-catching. Once the user logs in he/she should be able to see a list of people who are going in their destination’s vicinity and are willing to deliver his/her package. Or a person who’s about to go to some other part of the city, can check the app to see if there is any package to deliver nearby his destination or falling in his route and can easy cash by just carrying it.

2.Real Time Tracking

The users and their peers who are waiting for their package should be able to track their thing on real time. They should get to know the ETA(Estimated Time of Arrival) on the basis of traffic and distance. Google Maps and GPS live tracking can be integrated in the app to assist the users.

3. Allowing to sign-up by social media

This will certainly help you get new users easily. This feature will help users save time by quickly logging in without having to enter details. Users should be able to directly sign-up with their social media apps like facebook or with their Google Account.

4. Easy Payment

Users should be able to pay directly via their debit cards, credit cards, paypal or mobile apps like Google Pay. Or a dedicated wallet can be created for your mobile app. Then you may also give cashback to your customers on this wallet, so that they engage more in the app.

5. Reviews and Ratings

Both the user and the package bearer can give ratings and reviews to each other. They should be able to give feedback.

Conclusion

So you just gone through the top features required for creating an on-demand app like uber for couriers. If you are planning or have an idea to develop such an app for your business do approach a leading mobile and iPhone App Development Company that has a very strong portfolio.

Sourodip Biswas is a Digital Marketing Strategist at Space-O Technologies which is a leading Mobile App Development Company.