Being a part of Delhi where our families, friends and colleagues were regularly using Delhi Metro and coming across lots of people asking simple questions about line information, train to catch and much. On further ideation we found the gap and envisioned a mobile app that could be a boon for the daily commuters of Delhi Metro.
The projected app was supposed to provide information about all the nitty gritties of Delhi NCR metro, such as metro station info, metro train info, details about fare, parking, elevators, tourist locations and all. Through this app, we aspired to comfort tourists and the daily commuters of Delhi Metro with processed and accurate information on India’s foremost modern public transportation system.
During the entire Delhi Metro app development process, i.e., from conceptualization to realization and in between, we came across and overpowered many challenges:
Providing accurate information for the metro app was of high importance
To equip the app with upscale functionality and enable them to find nearest metro, renowned locations etc.; so implementing GPS was inevitable.
Creation of interactive map as per the exact geographical locations, as most travellers using the app knew the lines.
The sole motive behind Delhi Metro app was to furnish maximum information with minimum input.
To come up with accomplished app, we devised fool proof strategy, whose major
components included:
To design the initial sketches of the app UI, we leveraged wireframe tools. Post prototyping we went for UX/UI design, iterated repetitively, finalized the design and then implemented the same using latest design practices. We also designed the Delhi Metro website with entrancing UI using HTML/CSS/JS and jQuery. You could visit it here…
For the development of Delhi Metro app on various platforms, we got in sync with different development teams and decided to do native app development instead of cross platforms. Idea was to give app users a great experience consistent with their mobile OS.
To develop iOS version of Delhi Metro app, we used the combination of iPhone SDK, Xcode, Objective-C, Swift and CoreData.
We utilized the combination of Android SDK, Java, SQLite, and Eclipse IDE to make the app available for all the Android versions, starting from Android 4.1 and above.
We tested the app for perfect functioning on different platforms and devices using varied test cases. Throughout the development, we kept on checking the app for usability and functionality via sandbox testing.
Developing Delhi NCR Metro App was a big achievement for us, as it helped us to assure uttermost convenience for the commuters at the comfort on their fingertips.
Overwhelmed by the success of Delhi Metro, we got the encouragement to develop loads of other Metro apps for national and international cities as well, such as Dubai Metro, Bangalore Metro, etc. All of them are a big hit at present.
King of Delhi Metro apps! This app, without a doubt, is the best app to find the metro route you are looking for. Minimalist, straightforward design and ample information. Thumbs up to the developers!
I have never seen a more useful and thorough Delhi Metro app than this! It even allows you to detect the nearest metro station from a location so easily! Though I just installed it and am yet to use it, but really happy to see such an app!
A very useful app that keeps on getting better , route information updated relatively quick . Well done keep it up