CoRide: the ultimate platform for shared commutes

The project “CoRide : The Ultimate Platform for Shared Commutes” proposes a carpooling application that addresses key transportation challenges including safety concerns, limited personalized options and inefficient booking systems. This ride-sharing alternative to solo driving is specifically designed for urban commuters based in Kelantan to provide a seamless and secured commuting experience. Prioritising user convenience, safety and preferences, the platform featured advanced technologies including Global Positioning System (GPS) based route tracking, gender-based matching and well-managed booking. By adopting Waterfall methodology, a sequential and linear progression through distinct phases. The decision behind adopting this traditional development process is due to its detailed documentation, and step-by-step progression that best suits the nature of the CoRide platform. The gathering and analysis process are conducted through a comprehensive comparative analysis of existing and similar systems to address areas for improvement. Android Studio and Real-time Firebase are respectively used as the Integrated Development Environment (IDE) software for application creation and database management. The application testing process included unit testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and usability evaluation using the System Usability Scale (SUS). All participants rated each SUS item with either 'agree' or 'strongly agree,' with 50% selecting 'strongly agree' and the remaining 50% choosing 'agree.' No ratings fell below 4, resulting in a SUS score exceeding 80, indicating high usability and strong user acceptance. Furthermore, updates are systematically documented to reduce knowledge loss, ensuring structured and accessible coding practices. Ultimately, CoRide is designed not only to facilitate ride-sharing but to foster a safer, and efficient commuting culture.