ApnaToto — Rapid PWA MVP for Local Ride & Porter Booking
From idea to a working marketplace in 15 days and under ₹50,000. A compact, cost-efficient MVP to validate demand for ride & porter services in tier-III cities.
- PWA-first strategy to cut time & cost
- Real-time driver acceptance & OTP verification
- Wallet, payments & surge pricing built into MVP
Client Snapshot
- Project: ApnaToto — Local ride / porter marketplace
- Scope: PWA MVP (Phase 1)
- Budget: < ₹50,000
- Timeline: 15 days
- Engagement: 1 year (ongoing)
The Opportunity & Challenge
Ride and porter services are common in metros but under-developed in tier-III cities. The founder wanted to validate demand in small cities with a tight budget and timeline.
Market Gap
Local demand exists, but no reliable, platform-driven option. Early movers could capture supply and loyalty.
Constraints
Budget < ₹50,000. Launch in 15 days. Low network and intermittent connectivity in target areas.
Operational Risks
No existing driver network, driver availability unpredictability, and pricing complexity (surge logic).
What We Built (MVP)
A focused PWA that validated core marketplace flows for riders and drivers while keeping costs and time-to-market minimal.
End-to-End Ride Booking
Users can request a ride/porter between two points; drivers choose to accept and start the job.
OTP Verification
Secure onboarding & ride confirmation via OTP to ensure trust on both sides.
Payment & Wallet
Integrated gateway + in-app wallet for prepaid and postpaid flows; manual settlements on admin side.
Surge Pricing Model
Configurable admin-driven surge model based on local demand/supply ratios to protect driver economics.
Driver Flow
Driver accepts/rejects jobs, marks start/end, and receives instant payout triggers (admin-managed).
Admin Console (MVP)
Minimal admin: driver management, price controls, ride logs, and basic reporting.
PWA Preview
A Progressive Web App optimized for low-bandwidth mobile browsers.
High-level Architecture
PWA frontend + shared backend engine + admin console — modular & ready to power future native apps.
Key Engineering Decisions
PWA-first Strategy
Reduced time-to-market and development cost while keeping UX near-native for users on mobile browsers.
Modular Backend
Built to power both PWA and future native apps — reuse backend components for the Flutter phase.
Surge Pricing Module
Configurable admin logic using a local demand/supply ratio — lightweight enough for MVP while useful for experimentation.
Early Outcomes (Launch Phase)
The project is in soft-launch and actively monitored. Early signals indicate a healthy level of local interest and repeat usage potential.
Soft Launch Successful
Core flows validated: booking → driver acceptance → completion.
Driver Trials
Multiple local drivers onboarded and testing daily availability patterns.
Validated Demand
Founder observed initial demand in target micro-markets; plan to scale with native apps after validation.
Data is being monitored continuously. We will publish quantitative KPIs once stabilized.
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