Desenvolvimento de uma versão multiplataforma da aplicação móvel de partilha de viagem - Niteki: Tcharlizy Enterprise

Abstract

The transport sector is extremely important for the growth and development of societies. In Maputo, the Mozambican capital, there is a crisis in the sector, as the supply of transport services does not keep up with the demand, which results in overcrowding of public transport and the need for residents to wait long periods of time at bus stops waiting for buses. Another worrying point is the growth of private cars on the roads that is not accompanied by an increase in the amount of road pavement to accommodate this growth, resulting in a large traffic on the roads, which is more evident at rush hours. An alternative that appears to mitigate the problem is ridesharing, whose objective is to increase the capacity of private vehicles with those seeking to travel in real time or with short-term travel scheduling, thus reducing the number of private vehicles in the roads. The potential benefits of a ride-sharing system are substantial, and impact a large part of the population. In a properly implemented ride-sharing system, passengers and drivers benefit from a reduction in costs, a potential reduction in travel time and they also benefit from options to public transport. Society benefits from reduced road traffic and reduced gas emissions. The present work consists in the creation of a multiplatform mobile application (Android and iOS) for sharing trips, which offers a simple way for the citizens of the city of Maputo to schedule and carry out their trips in a simple and comfortable way.