How Exist automated ride sharing for Nomura Research Institute (NRI) employees

Challenge

NRI’s Digital Communications & Service Systems division commissioned Exist to create a proof of concept for a ride sharing application.

Solution

Exist produced a “Commuter Pass” mobile app for the employees of NRI and KDDI with the aim of simplifying carpooling.

The app enabled commuters to schedule point-to-point travel from designated pickup points to NRI and KDDI offices. Being designed for deployment on the iOS platform allowed for early releases and frequent updates based on user needs and experiences.

Main deliverables

  • Route matching / search technology for core app functionality
  • A reservation system with management and user functions (ride confirmation, driver and passenger login, chat, reservations)
  • Agile collaboration between teams in the Philippines and Japan – a departure from the traditional waterfall model.

Future plans include expanding to services such as travel booking, meal ordering, event registration, and e-commerce shopping.

Results

Visibility of travel routes and efficient organization of commute schedule among passengers