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Transforming Long Trips Across Saudi Arabia with Smarter Ride Sharing

About Seat
Seat is more than just a carpooling app—it's a community built for travelers. Designed specifically for long trips between cities in Saudi Arabia, Seat connects drivers with riders heading in the same direction. Whether you’re a driver looking to reduce your travel costs or a rider seeking a convenient, affordable way to travel, Seat brings people together to make journeys safer, more social, and more cost-effective
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How It Works
  1. For Drivers:
    • Create your trip by setting the source and destination cities, and select the date and time.
    • Add details like the number of available seats and trip preferences.
    • Connect with riders and confirm bookings.
  2. For Riders:
    • Search for available trips to your destination city.
    • Choose the ride that suits your schedule and preferences.
Confirm your spot and enjoy a hassle-free journey
How It Works
For Drivers: 
  • Offset travel expenses.
  • Meet new people and make connections.
  • Seamlessly manage trips through the app.
 For Riders:
  • Save money compared to traditional transport.
  • Travel in comfort with verified drivers.
  • Plan your trips with ease and flexibility.

Features

Cost Sharing Made Easy

Split travel expenses and reduce costs for everyone on the road

Extra Income for Drivers

Turn your long trips into an opportunity to earn extra money

Social and Safe

Travel with like-minded individuals and make your journey more enjoyable

Flexibility

Choose rides that match your preferences, from smoking policies to vehicle type

Real-Time Updates

Stay informed with trip notifications and updates through the app

Timeline

 

Phase 1: Initial Planning and Market Research

Activities Completed: Conducted market research to understand the needs of drivers and riders in Saudi Arabia. Identified competitors and analyzed gaps in the ride-sharing market for long-distance travel. Defined the app’s core features, target audience, and value proposition.

31/03/2024
 

Phase 2: App Design and Prototype Development

1. Designed the app’s user interface (UI) and user experience (UX). 2. Created wireframes and mockups for all screens, including driver and rider workflows. 3. Developed a clickable prototype for internal testing and stakeholder feedback.

30/06/2024
 

Phase 3: Backend and Frontend Development

• Activities Completed: 1. Built the backend architecture to support user profiles, real-time matching, and scheduling. 2. Developed key features:  Driver and rider registration.  Trip matching algorithm.  Payment integration framework. 3. Completed the frontend development for driver and rider interfaces. 4. Integrated bilingual support (Arabic and English). 5. Conducted internal testing to identify and resolve critical bugs.

31/12/2024
 

Phase 4: Beta Testing and Refinement

• Ongoing Activities: 1. Beta Testing Launch:  Invite a limited number of users (drivers and riders) to test the app in select cities.  Gather feedback on usability, performance, and functionality. 2. Enhancements:  Optimize the trip-matching algorithm.  Refine payment gateway integration for instant payouts.  Address bugs and user-reported issues. 3. Marketing Prep:  Start soft marketing campaigns to generate awareness and interest.  Engage with early adopters and influencers.

24/03/2025
 

Phase 5: Pre-Launch Activities

• Planned Activities: 1. Final round of quality assurance testing to ensure a bug-free experience. 2. Implement final security audits for compliance and data safety. 3. Launch marketing campaigns:  Announce the app on social media, local forums, and targeted platforms.  Highlight features such as cost savings, extra income for drivers, and eco-friendliness. 4. Train support staff to handle queries from drivers and riders.

26/05/2025
 

Phase 6: Full Launch

• Planned Activities: 1. Launch the Seat app across major Saudi cities. 2. Monitor system performance during peak usage periods. 3. Provide live support for users to resolve onboarding or technical issues. 4. Collect post-launch feedback to plan future updates and improvements.

30/06/2025
 

Post-Launch

• Activities: 1. Roll out additional features based on user feedback (e.g., loyalty rewards, advanced analytics for drivers). 2. Expand marketing efforts to increase app adoption. 3. Monitor performance metrics and iterate on improvements.

28/07/2025

Get Involved

Whether you're a driver looking to share your ride and earn extra income or a rider seeking affordable, comfortable travel between Saudi cities, Seat is here to connect you. Sign up now to access a seamless carpooling experience, real-time trip matching, and a community built on trust and convenience
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  • Al Masani St, 13217, Al Hamra, Riyadh 13217, Saudi Arabia
  •  Mon-Fri - 08:00-19:00