🚖 Aegean Taxi: Ride App — Portfolio Project (Teslian Tech, 2023)

Technologies: React Native (Mobile App), Node.js (Backend), Google Maps SDK, REST API, Socket.io
Platforms: Android & iOS
Industry: Taxi, Transportation, Mobility
Client: Aegean Taxi Services – Greece
Year Delivered: 2023
Developed by: Teslian Tech

📌 Project Overview

Aegean Taxi: Ride App is a full-scale ride-hailing and private transfer solution developed by Teslian Tech in 2023.
The application enables users in Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Rhodes, and Athens to book safe, reliable transportation with a fleet of 300+ vehicles operating 24/7.

Teslian Tech designed and built a high-performance mobile application and a secure backend service using modern technologies to ensure seamless booking, real-time tracking, and fast response times.

🎯 Key Features Developed

1. Easy Registration & Onboarding

• 3-step user registration

• OTP / email verification

• Smooth UI/UX built with React Native

2. Real-Time Ride Booking

Users can:

• Set pickup and drop-off locations

• View live fare estimates

• Confirm booking instantly

• Track driver arrival on the map in real time

Built using:

• Google Maps

• Live GPS tracking

• WebSockets (Socket.io)

3. Flexible Ride Options

Teslian Tech implemented multiple car types, including:

• Standard (4 passengers)

• SUV

• Luxury Sedans

• Van (up to 8 passengers)

• Minibus (up to 20 passengers)

4. Book Now or Schedule Later

• Immediate taxi booking

• Scheduled transfers for airports, hotels, ports, and remote locations

5. Payments & Billing

• In-app card payments

• Cash support

• Instant email receipts

• Driver tipping system

6. Ratings & Feedback

• Post-trip rating

• Optional comments

• Rider–driver review management

7. Low-Price Guarantee

Backend engine uses optimized pricing algorithms to ensure the lowest fare for users.

8. Safety Capabilities

• Verified drivers

• Fully insured vehicles

• Real-time driver details (photo, car model, license)

• Data encrypted during transit

🔧 Technical Stack Delivered by Teslian Tech

Frontend (Mobile App) – React Native

• React Native

• Redux for state management

• Google Maps SDK

• Push Notifications

• Clean, responsive UI

Backend – Node.js

• Node.js + Express.js

• REST API architecture

• Real-time updates with Socket.io

• Secure authentication (JWT)

• Payment gateway integration

• Scalable microservices-ready structure

Database

• MongoDB / MySQL (based on deployment)

Cloud & DevOps

• AWS / Google Cloud deployment

• Load balancing

• Auto-scaling

• SSL & security hardening

📈 Impact & Results

• 10,000+ downloads

• 100% service area coverage

• Average dispatch time under 10 minutes

• Improved tourism transportation efficiency

• Enhanced safety and rider satisfaction

🆕 Updates (Nov 2025)

• Minor bug fixes

• UI refinements

• Improved ride estimation accuracy