Solutions
On-Demand Apps
Uber-like app development in the UK: dispatch, real-time tracking, and payments with operations dashboards.
Who It's For
Perfect for
Businesses providing on-demand services
Platforms connecting service providers with customers
Companies needing real-time location tracking
Apps requiring instant matching and dispatch
Service businesses scaling operations
Use Cases
Built for these scenarios
Deliverables
Everything you receive
Timeline
Typical timeline
Discovery
Service model design, matching logic, and real-time requirements
Build
App development, real-time tracking, matching system, and payments
Launch & Stabilize
Beta testing, provider onboarding, payment activation, and launch
Metrics
Success metrics
Real-time tracking: Sub-5 second location updates
Matching speed: Average 30 seconds to match
App performance: 60fps animations, smooth UX
Uptime: 99.9% availability for critical services
Payment processing: 100% successful transactions
Considerations
Risks & assumptions
Real-time infrastructure requires careful scaling
GPS accuracy depends on device and network
Provider availability affects matching success
Regulatory compliance varies by location and service type
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We use WebSocket connections and location services to update provider locations every few seconds. Customers see live location on maps with ETA calculations.
Yes. We build intelligent matching systems considering distance, availability, ratings, and preferences. Algorithms can be simple distance-based or complex ML-powered matching.
Yes. We implement background location services for providers while they're on duty. We handle battery optimization and privacy permissions properly.
We integrate payment processing where customers pay upfront or after service. Providers receive payouts minus platform fees. We handle tips, refunds, and disputes.
Yes. We build availability management where providers can set schedules, go online/offline, and accept or decline requests. Flexible scheduling is fully supported.
Regional
Delivery considerations for your region
Compliance & Data (UK/EU)
For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.
We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.
- GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
- DPA template available on request
- Retention/deletion and export flows where required
- Least-privilege access and secure session handling
- PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
- NDA available for early-stage discussions
Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)
We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.
We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.
- UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
- Async-first delivery with documented scope
- Weekly milestones and structured demos
- Clear escalation path for blockers
- Tight change control with clear sign-offs
Engagement & Procurement (UK)
We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.
If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.
- GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
- Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
- Milestone-based billing when appropriate
- Transparent change control and sign-offs
- Vendor onboarding pack on request
Security & Quality (UK/EU)
We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.
Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.
- CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
- Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
- Structured release notes and rollback-safe deployments
- Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
- Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Want to scope this properly?
Need dispatch, tracking, and payments scoped properly? Share your workflow and we’ll propose a rollout plan. GBP-based engagements.
Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.