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A Web-Based Platform for Urban Bike Rentals Enhancing Green Mobility Through Digital Innovation

SUDEESH DANDE

Sudeesh.dande2002@gmail.com

Student of Dayananda Sagar business school Bengaluru

Guide: Dr. B.S. PATIL, Director

Patil@dsbs.edu.in

Director , Dayananda Sagar business school Bengaluru

Abstract

Cities around the world are facing increasing difficulties in maintaining inclusive effective and sustainable transportation systems as urbanization picks up speed. Rapid population growth in cities has put a great deal of strain on the infrastructure supporting public transportation in addition to causing a sharp rise in vehicle traffic. In many urban areas traffic congestion has become a daily annoyance leading to higher fuel consumption air pollution travel delays and a lower standard of living in cities.

These problems highlight how urgently creative eco-friendly transportation options are needed. Integrating bike rental services into the urban mobility ecosystem is one such promising solution. In order to meet the urgent mobility needs of contemporary urban dwellers these services provide a useful low-emission form of transportation. Bike rentals offer a sustainable and accessible shared economy model in contrast to personal vehicle ownership which comes with high expenses parking restrictions and maintenance needs. The focus of this study is a carefully planned online bike rental service created to satisfy the changing needs of urban residents.

 By combining user-centric technology with environmental stewardship the platform offers easy access to a shared fleet of bicycles with the goal of promoting environmentally friendly commuting. It does this by addressing a number of inefficiencies in urban transportation and advancing sustainability affordability and health. The core of this platform is an easy-to-use interface designed to make renting a rental easier. Potential users can quickly browse the bikes that are available based on availability and location register or log in with little effort and finish a booking in a matter of seconds. Because of its emphasis on simplicity even inexperienced users can easily navigate the system. This is especially helpful for travellers infrequent riders and people who might not be familiar with conventional rental systems.

The platform has a mobile-optimized application that provides full functionality on smartphones and tablets to facilitate access while on the go. Because the mobile app integrates real-time GPS users can locate the closest docking stations and check the availability of bikes in real time. This makes it easier for users to plan their trips and eliminates the uncertainty that comes with traditional rentals.

The platform guarantees a smooth ride whether for an impromptu trip or a scheduled commute. Another fundamental component of the systems architecture is security. Digital wallets credit/debit cards and UPI are among the safe digital payment methods that the platform incorporates. To protect users data and prevent fraud all payment transactions are encrypted using industry-standard cybersecurity protocols. Automatically generated ride summaries booking confirmations and payment receipts are saved in user accounts for convenient access. The platforms backend architecture is a major strength.