Ridango — Transforming Public Transport with Scalable Mobile App Solutions
Client
RidangoThe background:
Ridango is an Estonian company specializing in public transport solutions, including ticketing systems, mobile apps, and hardware innovations. With a focus on enhancing public transportation experiences, Ridango empowers cities to improve efficiency and accessibility.
To expand its presence in the Baltic and Nordic regions, Ridango needed a scalable approach to developing customized mobile applications for different markets. The company sought Civitta’s expertise to create apps that streamlined ticket purchasing, scheduling, and overall user experience while catering to market-specific needs.
The Essence of the Project:
Civitta partnered with Ridango to deliver scalable and efficient mobile applications tailored to meet the needs of diverse public transport systems. The cornerstone of the project was a shared repository system, which allowed for the reuse of core app components while enabling customization for individual cities.
Key applications developed included Pilet.ee in Estonia, e.Ticket Klaipėda in Lithuania, and Movingo in Sweden. Each app featured essential tools like ticket purchasing, schedule management, and integration with local transport networks. Notably, the Gotland app demonstrated the scalability of the shared repository by enabling quick deployment and cost savings.
By using React Native, Civitta created reusable components that enhanced development efficiency, reduced redundancies, and ensured a seamless user experience across platforms. The repository system allowed rapid adaptation to market-specific requirements, ensuring consistent quality and scalability.
Services provided:
- Mobile App Development: Developed high-performance, cross-platform public transport mobile apps using React Native.
- Repository Design and Optimization: Built a centralized repository to store shared components, enabling efficient customization and faster deployment of applications.
- User Experience Support: Focused on usability improvements and integrating user-friendly features like ticketing and scheduling tools. While full design services were not handled by Civitta, the team worked with external designs when required.
- System Scalability: Created a framework that allowed apps to be scaled and adapted quickly for new cities and regions, reducing time-to-market.
- Backend Integration: Collaborated with Ridango’s backend systems to support ticketing functionalities, data synchronization, and integration with local public transport infrastructure.
Results:
Civitta’s work with Ridango delivered measurable and impactful outcomes:
- Multiple App Deployments: Successfully launched five public transport apps across the Baltic and Nordic regions, enhancing accessibility for commuters.
- Streamlined Development: The shared repository approach reduced development time and costs while maintaining consistent quality across applications.
- Scalable Mobile Solutions: Established a scalable app framework that enabled quick customization and deployment for new markets, strengthening Ridango’s competitive edge.
- Improved Usability: By addressing local market needs with features like ticket purchasing and schedule management, the apps enhanced the user experience and supported public transport adoption.
