Himanshu Patel
The mobile app market is oversaturated with a sea of apps where big fishes easily eat the little fishes. In a pool of apps, start-ups can create a distinctive value proposition in the app by adding new features such as taxi-hailing services. You might be wondering, but the leading apps like- FourSquare, Starbucks, TripAdvisor, Bravo, StubHub, Surge, Amazon Echo, and Momento leveraged the same strategy to get ahead of the pack.
But, adding a taxi booking services feature to the app is a time-consuming and expensive approach. That’s where Uber API alleviates the need to build the ride-booking feature from scratch and allow the businesses to get the feature integrated without reinventing the wheel.
It’s an excellent opportunity! Want to know more? Let’s dig deeper to know about Uber API integrations:
Since 2014, Uber has unveiled its services gates to the market through Uber API release for the public to expand to new markets, onboard new talent, and grow the development community.
There are different ways in which Uber integration is possible that are:
Deeplink: The Deeplink can be easily integrated with your existing app with the painless design and interface customization options, which launches the Uber app directly from the app.
Button: This method allows Uber service integration with the least development efforts where the Uber request ride feature gets enabled and Button will showcase the ride’s fare and directly transfer the users to the Uber app.
Client libraries: This option allows the developers to use Uber’s SDK for creating the custom end-to-end experiences for users with different Uber features.
A quick look at what’s behind the scene- Uber API:
Uber has RESTful API which provides an interface through which the applications or components interact with each other. REST is an architectural style for writing the API that enables the use of any programming language to code or to change the parts of the application. The high degree of customization options and easy integrations allow Uber API fits well in various coding environments. It sounds interesting!
So, it’s good to invest the time in exploring Uber API offerings:
- Rides Uber API
The Uber ride request feature can be enabled in the app with Rides API where the booking features will be placed or a link to the Uber app is displayed. The app will make the ride-booking request to the Uber on behalf of the users.
- Drivers Uber API
Using the drivers API, the customized services can be developed which enhance the developer’s experience and increase productivity. Under the technical documentation, after the driver’s permission, the developers will have access to the driver’s profile and driving activity that enables a smooth ride-booking facility.
- Uber API for Business
The leading enterprises have access to the business API which allows them to access automation services such as billing systems, reporting systems, user management, and more.
- Uber Rush API
This Uber API modernizes the on-demand logistics services with real-time tracking, signature confirmation, and other features.
- Trip Experiences Uber API
This API integration allows the developers to creatively connect the app with other apps during the trip so that app users can enjoy in their spare time while browsing the favorite apps.
How NectarBits enable Uber API integration with Your Business app?
So, does your app has unmet transportation needs for the users? Do you want to fulfill the need without spending bundles? Also, don’t want to get entangled in taxi business intricacies such as tech documentation, contracting with drivers, building infrastructure, and regulatory compliances? If yes, then Uber API integration with your app is the best solution, which also allows you to increase the user outreach and the ROI.
Read more: Technology Stack that Goes Behind On-Demand Taxi App Solutions
The Uber API can help businesses to create a new revenue model in addition to delivering wow experiences. The healthcare industry, grocery delivery, on-demand services, the beauty industry is incorporating the Uber features to create a breakthrough. It’s viable only when Uber integration is done rightly. However, Uber functionality integration is not that much tech-savvy, it requires the right process to be followed.
The team at NectarBits has wealth of experience in building the app from scratch and uniquely incorporating the Uber features to the app. Here’s how coding superheroes execute it:
- The team thoroughly researches the documentation in detail before rolling out the project on the floor as Uber update it regularly.
- The needed Uber SDKs are identified and checked whether they fit the Android, ios, and web app development needs or not.
- The registration is done on the Uber developer dashboard.
- The Uber SDKs for the required platform is installed.
- The essential features are set up and then added to the app.
Wrapping it up
The Uber API integration results in getting a readymade business model that solves most of the user’s ride-booking problem right through your app and helps you earn dollars with Uber (Uber give $5 for every ride coming through your app) without spending huge bucks on their development. The step towards powering the app with Uber functionalities bring competitive advantage to the businesses and deliver positive experience (Improved engagement, increased conversion, and uplifted loyalty) to the users.
Still not convinced? Do you have some queries? If so, get connected with Nectarbits consultants to get needed assistance for your Uber API integration idea.
