LibreTaxi
LibreTaxi is an open-source alternative to Uber and Lyft that relies on Telegram, NodeJS, Firebase and Redis. Passengers pay with cash and get connected with drivers directly, where LibreTaxi is a thin layer allowing to negotiate the price before order is confirmed.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Online
- Android
- iPhone
- Windows Phone
- iPad
- Self-Hosted
- Telegram bot API
The latest update is from 2017.
Features
Tags
- on-demand-ride-sharing
- development
- ride-sharing
LibreTaxi information
Developed by
Roman Pushkin Licensing
Open Source (AGPL-3.0) and Free product.Written in
Alternatives
50 alternatives listedSupported Languages
- English
AlternativeTo Category
DevelopmentGitHub repository
- 3,903 Stars
- 841 Forks
- 14 Open Issues
- Updated
What is LibreTaxi?
LibreTaxi is an open-source alternative to Uber and Lyft that relies on Telegram, NodeJS, Firebase and Redis. Passengers pay with cash and get connected with drivers directly, where LibreTaxi is a thin layer allowing to negotiate the price before order is confirmed. No registration/approval is required. Less regulations.
TECHNICAL STACK
Node.js, JavaScript (ES6) Firebase as data storage Redis as storage for kue Telegram as the main transport CLI as backup and PoC transport
FEATURES
Multi-language support via locale file Server support: macOS and Linux. Client (Telegram) support: iOS, Android, macOS desktop client, web (can also work for Windows phones - not tested).
Comments and Reviews
A good idea that cuts costs and makes market more fair