RandaLogs Rider — Mobile Delivery Rider App Overview RandaLogs Rider is a cross-platform mobile a...RandaLogs Rider — Mobile Delivery Rider App Overview RandaLogs Rider is a cross-platform mobile a...
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Kaushik Bhingradiya
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RandaLogs Rider — Mobile Delivery Rider App Overview
RandaLogs Rider is a cross-platform mobile application built for delivery riders and courier drivers in Nigeria. The app manages the complete rider journey from phone verification and document approval to receiving nearby delivery jobs, navigation, real-time tracking, customer communication, delivery completion, and cash collection.
The application was delivered for both Android and iOS using Flutter. Problem Statement
The delivery platform needed an efficient way to assign orders to available riders based on proximity and track each delivery until completion.
Riders needed a mobile-first workflow that allowed them to quickly accept jobs, locate pickup and drop-off points, navigate between locations, update delivery status, communicate with customers, and manage Cash on Delivery orders without relying on multiple tools. Solution
RandaLogs Rider brings the full delivery workflow into one application. After verifying their phone number, riders complete registration by uploading identity and vehicle documents for approval.
Once approved, they can go online, continuously share their location, receive nearby orders in real time, view routes on a map, complete deliveries, and update payment and delivery statuses. Key Features
OTP Authentication: Firebase Phone Authentication verifies riders through SMS before account creation.
Rider Verification: Riders upload ID and vehicle documents, with access to orders restricted until approval.
Online Availability & Live Tracking: Riders can switch online while foreground location services continuously send their position.
Nearby Order Assignment: Current rider location is sent to the backend, which assigns nearby delivery requests.
Real-Time Order Updates: Socket.IO keeps location, order state, and delivery activity synchronized.
Maps & Navigation: Google Maps SDK and Directions API display pickup/drop-off locations and route polylines.
Delivery & COD Management: Riders update pickup and delivery states and record cash collection at the required stage.
Customer Chat: In-app messaging allows riders to contact customers without leaving the delivery workflow.
Push Notifications: Firebase Cloud Messaging and APNs notify riders about new jobs and order updates. Technical Highlights
The app was built with Flutter and Dart, using GetX for state management and dependency injection. A custom REST API handles backend communication, while Socket.IO supports real-time events.
Firebase provides Phone Authentication, Cloud Messaging, App Check, and Crashlytics. Device location is captured through Geolocator, with foreground services maintaining updates while riders are travelling. Challenges & Solutions
A key challenge was maintaining reliable live location while handling different Android and iOS permission requirements. The implementation combined native permission flows with foreground location services and required additional work to satisfy Apple’s review requirements.
Real-time synchronization between rider location and order status also required careful Socket.IO handling. Results & Impact
The two-person team completed the project in approximately two months and shipped the rider application on both Android and iOS. The finished product supports the complete operational flow from rider onboarding and verification through order assignment, navigation, delivery tracking, communication, and cash collection. Key Takeaway
RandaLogs Rider demonstrates how real-time location, logistics workflows, mapping, authentication, and payment-status handling can be combined into a focused mobile experience built for riders working continuously on the move.
Flutter DevelopmentDartDatabase EngineeringQuality Assurance TestingFirebaseFlutter
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