INTRODUCTION
Ridy stands out with exceptional design and code quality, built upon 7 years of dedicated refinement and expertise.
We adopt industry-best practices, including a microservices architecture and seamless Docker deployment, to ensure
scalability and reliability.
Join industry leaders and thousands of satisfied users who rely on Ridy’s robust platform to effortlessly scale their
taxi dispatch operations.
Whether you’re launching a new ride-hailing business or upgrading your current operations, Ridy provides a seamless
and efficient platform tailored for growth.
FEATURES
Rider
- Streamlined ride booking with an intuitive and polished user interface
- Multi-service support including standard ride, delivery, and more
- Live driver tracking and instant communication via chat or call
- Secure and flexible payments including wallet, online, and cash options
- Transparent fare calculation using real-time traffic and distance data
- In-app notifications and announcements to stay informed at all times
- Detailed trip history and invoices for past rides and payments
- Promotions & discounts through coupon codes and offers
- PWA support for a consistent experience on mobile and web
Driver
- One-tap availability toggle to go online or offline
- Accept or decline requests based on your own availability or preferences
- Real-time earnings dashboard with full trip and payout records
- Integrated maps & navigation with routing and distance estimation
- Flexible ride management including cancellation and communication
- Receive announcements and operational updates in-app
Admin Panel
- Full operational visibility across users, rides, payments, and activity
- Service configuration tools for pricing, regions, and vehicle types
- Comprehensive user management for riders and drivers
- Broadcast announcements directly to driver or rider apps
- Revenue and commission settings for flexible fleet arrangements
- Coupon and promo management to drive customer engagement
- Role-based access control with permission levels for staff
- Multi-gateway payment support via simple API key integration
Built using scalable technologies like Node.js and Nest.js, Ridy is crafted for serious, long-term
operations, not quick scripts. We offer continuous updates for 5+ years and include multiple redesigns over time.
ensuring your platform stays modern and competitive.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Upon download, you will receive the following package contents:
- Documentation: View Online
- Driver App: Flutter project supporting Android and iOS
- Rider App: Flutter project supporting Android and iOS
- Server: Backend and Web Admin Panel source code
We recommend using the automated “Easy” installation method for users who do not plan to customize the backend. You
can switch to manual setup at any time.
REQUIREMENTS
- Server Hosting: A Linux VPS (Ubuntu 18.04/20.04 recommended). Starting at $5/month and scalable.
- Google Maps Account: Required for distance calculations. Billing must be enabled. Most users can
operate within Google’s free tier.
LIVE DEMO
Rider App
Driver App
Admin Panel
Username: admin
Password: admin
SUPPORT
All customers have access to our dedicated support platform at support.bettersuite.io. Support options range from basic help to premium
integration services.
If you’re facing issues, please first verify them on our Live Demo. If the issue
persists in the demo, submit a report following Issue
Report.
CONTACT US
- Support Tickets: support.bettersuite.io
- Sales Inquiries: contact@lumeagency.io
- Bug Reports: report@ridy.io using the issue template
MANAGED SERVICE OPTION
If you’re looking for a fully managed solution, our team can develop, deploy, and maintain your entire ride-hailing
platform, allowing you to focus solely on operations. Contact us at bettersuite.io for a proposal.
SUPPORTED PAYMENT GATEWAYS
Ridy supports seamless integration with numerous payment providers. Simply input your API key in the Admin Panel to
activate:
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Binance Pay
- OpenPix
- PayStack
- Instamojo
- Amazon Payment Services
- Flutterwave
- MIPS
- MyTMoney
- Paytm
- Razorpay
- Mercadopago
- PayU
- My Fatoorah
- WayForPay
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- Documentation includes detailed installation steps, please review before seeking support.
- Basic support includes 3 months with up to 10 tickets via the support portal.
- Support covers default installation only. Customization support is not included.
- Bug reports are welcome even from expired or non-buyers. Use the public issue form.
- Refunds are available if verified bugs are not resolved within 15 days.
- Advanced tasks like backend customization or web app hosting require technical expertise and are not covered by
support. - Extended License is required for commercial release or monetization.
- This product is intended for developers familiar with Flutter and Linux server environments.
- Car model definitions are currently limited to 100 entries (subject to future updates).
RIDY vs BETTERTAXI (Next Generation)
| Feature | Ridy | BetterTaxi |
|---|---|---|
| Unified Admin Panel | Legacy Angular Admin Panel | Single Unified Admin Panel across all BetterSuite products |
| Parcel Delivery | Not Supported | Integrated Parcel Delivery |
| Product Integration | Standalone | Full integration with other BetterSuite products |
| Theming Options | Limited Theming | Extensive theming (8 ready-to-use themes included) |
| Dark Mode | Not Available | Full Dark Mode Support |
| Design System | Standard design | Uses proprietary Better Design System for cohesive UX |
You can read more about the differences at this blog post: BetterTaxi vs. Ridy: Choosing the Right Taxi Dispatch Software
FLEET ADD-ON
Enhance your platform by onboarding local taxi fleets. This add-on enables fleet companies to manage their own
drivers and receive a revenue share from completed rides, accelerating network growth and adoption.
Release Notes
v3.3.0 (June 12th, 2025)
- Major refactor of the server-side codebase, which now uses the latest versions of Nest.js, Angular and Nx. - Server-side now supports swc compilation, which leads to a significant build-time performance improvement. - Major event refactor on the client-side, which now uses more efficient streams and event handling. - Major refactor of the client-side codebase, which reduced the code size by ~20% and improved performance. - Per-platform Maps configuration, allowing you to use different map providers based on target platforms. - Fully compatible with BetterTaxi application, head to https://bettersuite.io/taxi-dispatch-software for more information.
v3.2.8 (May 19th, 2025)
BREAKING CHANGE: This update unifies the backend of Ridy with the upcoming BetterTaxi application on their common features, so an upgrade to BetterTaxi will be possible for interested customers. Please do not commence this upgrade if you are already in production and don't want to lose your database information. We didn't set the version number to 4.0, although this is a breaking change update to prevent it from being confused with BetterTaxi. - Using our own proprietary library called generic_map, we now support 2 new map providers (Mapbox SDK+MapLibre) - Performance improvements, especially on the maps - Login screen design updated with better accessibility and OTP handling
v3.2.6 (May 6th, 2025)
- Updated to Flutter 3.29.x - Migrated the Android gradle build files to Kotlin DSL - Small fixes and improvements
v3.2.0 (December 17th, 2024)
- Update to Flutter 3.27.0 - New automated installation procedure. Server-side installation with just one line of command. - Updated dependencies
v3.1.16 (October 7th, 2024)
- Upgraded to Flutter 3.24.3 - Upgraded some dependencies - MapBox & OSM maps are cached now, leading to much better performance and a substantial reduction in the costs
v3.1.16 (June 1th, 2024)
- Upgraded to Flutter 3.22.0 - Maps performance improved for OSM and MapBox (Maps on-device cache coming soon) - Search places performance improved (now cached)
v3.1.12 (April 19th, 2024)
- feature: The place lookup screen now shows the title and distance - feature: Support for miles - various fixes and improvements
v3.1.6 (February 21th, 2024)
- feature: Added support for 3 new and more cost-efficient SMS API providers for OTP. Plivo, Vonage, and Broadnet. More coming. You can check out their pricing for your region on their websites.
v3.1.5 (February 9th, 2024)
- Various improvements & fixes
v3.1.0 (January 22th, 2024)
- feature: Create a batch of gift cards and export them as CSV for printing - various small fixes and improvements
v3.0.5 (January 1th, 2024)
- payout feature has been redesigned - fixes the issues with v3.0.0
v3.0.0 (December 11th, 2023)
- feature: Driver payout feature expanded, and Stripe Connect support was introduced, allowing direct payout - feature: Save card payment method added - feature: The Rider and driver app is fully responsive - feature: The driver can also rate the rider now - feature: Rider can mark the driver as a favorite - and many more features and improvements
v2.5.9 (August 19th, 2023)
- feature: Geo calls moved to the server - Various improvements and fixes
v2.5.6 (August 6th, 2023)
- feature: Added car capacity on the ride preview screen - chore: Migrated many major parts of the server-side to newer versions - fix: Fixed 3rd party app navigation issue
v2.5.4 (July 17th, 2023)
- some fixes and improvements
v2.5.1 (July 8th, 2023)
- Flutter 3.10.x support - New and Enhanced registration experience for new riders - Animated Mapbox and OpenStreetMap integration - Improved integration with Google Maps - Upgraded GraphQL integration to a cleaner and more concise solution - Enhanced multi-stop functionality for drivers - Added the ability to switch between different maps within the app for demonstration purposes - Introduced a new settings menu for language selection
v2.4.3 (March 18, 2023)
- The admin panel now includes new registration charts to provide additional insight into user registration activity. - Apps have been updated with a new banner message design to improve user experience. - Real-time notifications have been added back to the admin panel for SOS signals and complaints. - The admin panel has introduced a real-time notification center to inform users of important updates. - Stripe gateway implementation now supports saving payment methods, and an optional pre-authentication possibility exists. - The Admin Panel and mobile apps have undergone UI changes to improve accessibility. - The driver's app foreground experience has been enhanced by introducing new sound clues
v2.3.6 (February 20, 2023)
- Updated to flutter 3.7.0 - Added Swedish language - Improved online payment flow
v2.3.5 (January 21, 2023)
- bug fixes and small improvements
v2.3.3 (December 11, 2022)
- bug fixes and small improvements
v2.3.1 (November 14, 2022)
- feature: new pin input for login - fix: driver & rider's login auto fill
v2.3.0 (November 2, 2022)
- feature: Driver profile & statistics added - feature: Driver app registration redesigned - feature: Service option menu fully integrated - feature: Rider onboarding experience added - feature: Rider language selection added - improved: Full mobile app translations to 16 languages, more to come.
v2.2.0 (July 29, 2022)
- feature: in-app account delete feature (As required by App Store) - feature: Share the trip's information from the app to your contacts as a safety measurement - feature: Splash screen - improvement: More detailed invoice - improvement: Reduced the GraphQL schema by %20 in size
v2.1.4 (July 19, 2022)
- feature: Google Places API optional switch (default one a free option) - Various fixes and improvements
v2.1.1 (June 29, 2022)
- Dependencies updated - Bug fix
v2.1.0 (June 21, 2022)
- feature: in-app complaint submission form - feature: Google Maps integrated as optional with an easy switch - Fixes and improvements
v2.0.1 (June 15, 2022)
-fix: Location retrieval works better now -Various small improvements and fixes
v2.0.0 (May 4, 2022)
-Important: The app is now fully redesigned - feature: New & improved search first order flow - feature: User review parameters added - feature: Ride preferences added (Paid and free) - feature: Gift cards - feature: Paid wait time during the order - feature: new menu for reserved rides - feature: Tip driver - feature: Driver can filter distance of orders - feature: New address types
v1.3.1 (March 23, 2022)
-Price rounding factor -New easy customization options -Book later date picker added -Various important fixes through apps
v1.3.0 (March 6, 2022)
-Booking flow redesigned -Two-way trip feature -Manual booking assignment from Admin Panel -Admin Panel overview improved -Some new easy customization options added -Terms and conditions agreement on login (Optional)
v1.2.0 (January 1, 2022)
- Google Places API integrated (optional) - Driver income indicator - Driver income charts - Service activity page on Admin panel
v1.1.0 (December 14, 2021)
-2 New Map Providers added (Mapbox) -In-app chat feature added -Book later feature added -Export to CSV feature added -Various UI improvements -Bug fixes
