Idea: MTA (transportation) for draft(s)

Description

The MTA (Multi-Transit App) for draft(s) would serve as a platform to help users draft and plan multi-modal transportation routes, integrating various forms of public transport, rideshares, and potentially bike-sharing systems. The Minimum Viable Product (MVP) could focus on providing a simple user interface where users input their starting point and destination. The app would then show potential routes involving various transit options available in their city, complete with real-time updates and estimated arrival times, using publicly available transportation APIs. Over the course of a few weeks, one could focus on a single city, implement basic routing features, and gather user feedback to iterate on the product.

Ratings

• Business: 4
• Learning: 5
• SideProject: 3

Rating Descriptions

Business: There is a strong demand for efficient transportation solutions in urban areas. By combining different forms of public transport into a cohesive application, the project has the potential to attract users looking for convenience. Partnerships with local transportation services could lead to monetization opportunities, such as affiliate marketing or subscription models.

Learning: Developing this project would involve a lot of learning opportunities, particularly around API integrations, user interface design, and map services. It would also provide insights into urban transportation challenges and help develop skills in gathering user feedback and iterating on a product.

SideProject: While the idea is rich in potential, building a fully functioning app that integrates various transportation APIs could be complex, especially if dealing with real-time data. However, focusing on a minimal feature set targeting a single city makes it manageable as a side project, but still may require more than just a week to refine.