2026 · Booking platform

RideLink

Ride booking platform for Vancouver with SMS-powered booking and notifications.

Role
Full-stack developer
Stack
Next.jsTypeScriptTwilioPostgreSQL
Visit ridelinkyvr.com

Screenshot

What it looks like

Screenshot of the RideLink website

Problem

What needed solving

Local ride bookings in Vancouver were handled over scattered phone calls and texts, with no record of who was picked up, when, or what was owed.

Approach

How it was built

  • Built a booking flow in Next.js that captures trip details and confirms them over SMS via Twilio, so riders and drivers get the same record without needing an app install.
  • Designed the data model in PostgreSQL to track bookings, statuses, and notification history, so support issues can be traced back to an exact message.
  • Added driver-facing views for upcoming rides and a simple status board for dispatch.

Results

Outcome

  • Replaced ad hoc phone/text coordination with a single auditable booking flow.
  • SMS confirmations cut down on missed or disputed pickups.