Overview

Hao Cabs is a modern taxi bidding mobile application designed to make ride booking more transparent and cost-effective. Unlike traditional ride-hailing platforms with fixed fares, Hao Cabs enables passengers to request a ride and receive multiple fare bids from nearby drivers, allowing them to compare offers and choose the most suitable option. The project focused on creating an intuitive and seamless experience for both riders and drivers through a user-centered design approach.

Key Features

• Real-time driver bidding system

• Ride booking with pickup and destination selection

• Live ride tracking and navigation

• OTP-based ride verification

• Ride scheduling for future bookings

• Secure digital payment integration

• Driver wallet and earnings management

• Ride cancellation with reason selection

• Driver and passenger rating & feedback system

• Separate Rider and Driver mobile experiences

Design Process

The design process followed a user-centered methodology, beginning with understanding the challenges of traditional ride-booking systems and identifying opportunities for a bidding-based model. User flows and interaction patterns were mapped for both rider and driver journeys, followed by low-fidelity wireframes to validate navigation and information architecture. A scalable design system was then developed to maintain consistency across the application before creating high-fidelity interfaces and interactive prototypes. Throughout the process, emphasis was placed on usability, transparency, and reducing friction across the complete ride lifecycle.

Tools & Technology

Design Tools

• Figma

• FigJam

• Adobe Illustrator

• Adobe Photoshop

Design Methods

• UX Research

• User Flow Mapping

• Wireframing

• UI Design

• Design System

• Interactive Prototyping

• Usability Testing

Platform

• iOS & Android Mobile Application