Building Wakajugbe – The Ride-Hailing App That’s Changing the Game

At icoweb agency, we thrive on challenges. Every project we take on is an opportunity to push boundaries, solve problems, and create something truly impactful. The Wakajugbe ride-hailing app was no exception. From overcoming technical roadblocks to implementing innovative features, our journey in bringing Wakajugbe to life was a testament to our expertise, resilience, and commitment to excellence.

Today, Wakajugbe is officially live on the App Store, standing as a homegrown ride-hailing solution that offers users a seamless, affordable, and driver-friendly experience. But getting here wasn’t easy. Let’s take you behind the scenes of how we built Wakajugbe and the obstacles we conquered along the way.

The Challenge: Building a Unique Ride-Hailing Platform in a Competitive Market

When Wakajugbe approached us, they had a bold vision—to create a ride-hailing platform that was different from the usual players like Uber and Bolt. They wanted to:

✅ Offer a driver-first business model, where drivers pay a flat monthly subscription fee instead of giving up a commission from every ride.
✅ Ensure riders get reliable, affordable rides while empowering drivers to earn more.
✅ Create an efficient driver allocation system to match riders with the nearest available driver in real time.
✅ Implement a smooth and secure payment system with card and wallet integration.
✅ Build an app that is lightweight, fast, and intuitive for both drivers and riders.

This wasn’t just about building another ride-hailing app—it was about creating a new way for drivers and riders to interact with a system that benefits both parties.

The Roadblocks: Challenges We Faced

Like any ambitious project, Wakajugbe wasn’t a smooth ride from start to finish. Here are some of the biggest challenges we faced—and how we overcame them.

🚨 1. Driver Allocation Struggles – Matching Riders with Nearby Drivers

One of the biggest issues we faced during development was driver allocation. When a rider hailed a ride, the app sometimes matched them with drivers who were much farther away, even when closer drivers were available.

🔍 The Problem:

The system prioritized drivers based on the time of their last completed ride, not proximity.
GPS data wasn’t updating in real-time, causing mismatches.
Some drivers weren’t receiving ride requests at all.

💡 Our Solution:
✔️ We revamped the algorithm to prioritize real-time proximity-based matching instead of ride history.
✔️ We integrated Google Maps API & geofencing, ensuring drivers within a tight radius got matched first.
✔️ We implemented real-time socket connections for instant driver location updates.
✔️ We introduced a fallback system, where if the first driver doesn’t accept, the request immediately moves to the next closest driver.

The result? A near-instant ride-matching system that ensures riders get the closest driver available, reducing wait times and improving trip efficiency.

🚨 2. Payment Integration & Wallet System Issues

Seamless payments are crucial for a ride-hailing app. But integrating multiple payment options (card, wallet, and cash) while ensuring security and compliance wasn’t easy.

🔍 The Problem:

Some test transactions failed to process due to API inconsistencies.
Users had trouble funding their wallets within the app.
Some banks flagged the transactions as suspicious, delaying processing.

💡 Our Solution:
✔️ We integrated Flutterwave and Paystack for multi-layered payment processing, ensuring smooth and secure transactions.
✔️ We implemented wallet top-up retries, allowing users to re-attempt failed transactions seamlessly.
✔️ We worked directly with financial institutions to reduce false fraud flagging on payments.

Now, riders can effortlessly pay with their preferred method, and drivers get instant payouts without delays.

🚨 3. App Performance & Optimization Issues

Ride-hailing apps process a lot of data in real time, which can lead to slow performance, app crashes, and high battery consumption.

🔍 The Problem:

The app was consuming too much battery and data, especially during long trips.
Some older devices experienced app crashes due to high memory usage.
Initial testing showed slow load times in areas with poor network coverage.

💡 Our Solution:
✔️ We optimized background processes to reduce battery drain and data consumption.
✔️ We introduced a light mode version that loads faster on lower-end devices.
✔️ We implemented offline caching, ensuring riders can still interact with the app even in low-network zones.

With these optimizations, Wakajugbe runs smoothly across devices, ensuring a fast, responsive, and reliable experience for all users.

The Breakthrough: Successfully Launching on the App Store 🚀

After overcoming multiple roadblocks, Wakajugbe was successfully launched on the App Store, bringing a new driver-focused ride-hailing platform to the market.

Key Features We Delivered

✔️ Proximity-based driver matching for faster pickups
✔️ Seamless payment system (cash, wallet, and card)
✔️ User-friendly UI for both riders and drivers
✔️ Real-time ride tracking & in-app navigation
✔️ Optimized for performance & low battery consumption

The feedback from users has been phenomenal, with hundreds of drivers signing up to enjoy a ride-hailing model that truly benefits them.

Final Thoughts: Why icoweb Agency is the Go-To Team for High-Performance Apps

At icoweb agency, we don’t just build apps—we build solutions that disrupt industries. Wakajugbe was more than just a development project for us; it was an opportunity to redefine ride-hailing for drivers and riders alike.

🚀 We turned complex challenges into seamless experiences.
🚀 We built a high-performance, scalable ride-hailing app that’s now live on the App Store.
🚀 We helped Wakajugbe create a driver-first ecosystem that empowers drivers while offering a superior ride experience for users.

If you’re looking for an agency that delivers high-quality, cutting-edge mobile solutions, icoweb Agency is the team for the job. Let’s build something amazing together!