RidePortal

RidePortal is a transport app for organisations that shuttle staff, clients, or VIP guests between locations. It connects passengers with drivers in real time for a seamless ride experience.

PASSENGER FEATURES
• Book shuttle rides from available routes and schedules
• View your assigned vehicle and driver details
• Automatic boarding detection — no QR scan needed when you're on the bus
• Real-time notifications when your bus is approaching
• View booking history and upcoming trips
• In-app messaging with drivers and other passengers
• Set your home location for personalised route suggestions
• Multi-language support (English and Afrikaans)

DRIVER FEATURES
• Receive dispatched trips with pickup and destination details
• View passenger manifests for each trip
• Navigate to pickup points
• Confirm passenger boarding automatically or via QR scan
• Manage available and active trips

CHAUFFEUR FEATURES
• VIP client pickup management
• Priority trip assignments
• Real-time trip status updates (dispatched, arrived, in progress, returning)

SECURITY FEATURES
• Monitor vehicle panic alerts in real time
• View alert details with vehicle location
• Escalate or dismiss alerts

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Works offline — boardings sync when connectivity returns
• Background location for hands-free boarding detection
• Push notifications for trip updates and alerts
• Battery-optimised location tracking
• Profile management with PIN security

RidePortal is designed for private organisations managing employee or guest transport. It is not a public ride-hailing service.