About the Company
ZayRide is a prominent on-demand taxi service company based in Ethiopia, with its headquarters in Addis Ababa. It is a leading player in the Ethiopian ride hailing industry. Established as a customer-centric service, ZayRide offers fast and convenient taxi services throughout Ethiopia, including cities like Hawassa, Bahirdar, and Gonder.
The company prides itself on providing quality services anytime, anywhere, with a 24/7 call center to ensure customer satisfaction. ZayRide stands out as an innovative taxi-hailing app in Ethiopia, emphasizing technology-driven transport solutions and boasting a vast network of well-trained and secure taxi drivers. Apart from taxi services, they also provide delivery services.
Challenges Faced
ZayRide’s journey with their previous software providers was riddled with frustration and setbacks. Their system consistently underperformed and it leads to dissatisfied customers and operational inefficiencies. The challenges they encountered included:
Slow System Performance
The system struggled to keep up with the demands of real time dispatching caused delays and inefficiencies.
Inaccurate Location Tracking
The software often displayed incorrect locations, which caused confusion and inconvenience for both drivers and passengers. Customers often experienced frustration due to inaccurate location data, leading to missed pickups and longer wait times.
Inaccurate Fare Calculation
Fare calculations were inconsistent and incorrect, causing confusion and dissatisfaction among passengers. Billing discrepancies often leads to disputes and customer complaints.
Lack of Support
ZayRide struggled to receive timely support and assistance when encountering issues or seeking guidance for optimizing their operations. The inadequate support from their previous software solution providers caused many troubles and ended up in losing more customers.
Outdated Version & Scalability Issues
Their outdated software lacked essential updates and failed to keep pace with the increasing demands of their expanding business, which resulted in limited scalability and hindering growth potential.
Previous Solutions Tried
Prior to engaging with us, ZayRide experimented with four different software solutions in a quest to overcome their challenges. However, each attempt proved futile and left the client disillusioned and desperate for a viable solution.