BID.2009 - Project 2
Research Synthesis Design Solution

Fare Finder

Fare Finder is an application that helps taxi drivers and potential customers connect. Taxi drivers are given a map overview of their location with information that can help them increase their chances of finding a fare.

Drivers can view:

  • People waiting for taxis
  • Empty taxis
  • A combination of people and empty taxis
  • Events
  • Traffic conditions

Quick Picks

"Quick Picks" is an option for drivers. In this feature the application determines which locations have the bext combination of factors, so that the driver can quickly choose where to look for his next fare.

Team:
- Jacqueline Gordon
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Eun Jung Lee
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Cheryl Templeton
- Lauren Von Dehsen



IID 2007 . Human-Computer Interaction Institute . Carnegie Mellon University