Helgg
Powering Africa's micro-mobility revolution with EVs
Product Overview
Product Overview
Helgg is an African micro-mobility platform that provides electric scooters, e-bikes, and EVs for urban transportation. The platform features real-time fleet tracking using Firebase Firestore, a mobile wallet with integrated payment gateways (Paystack, Stripe), and trip distance calculations powered by the Google Distance Matrix API. The backend was built with Node.js, Express, and TypeScript, deployed on AWS with automated CI/CD pipelines.
OBJECTIVES
Real-Time Fleet Tracking
Implement live GPS tracking for all vehicles in the fleet, enabling users to locate and unlock nearby scooters and bikes.
Secure Mobile Wallet
Build an in-app wallet system with multiple payment gateway integrations for seamless top-ups and ride payments.
Accurate Trip Pricing
Use the Google Distance Matrix API to calculate precise trip distances and deliver fair, transparent pricing.
Scalable Infrastructure
Design AWS-based backend infrastructure with automated deployments to support rapid growth across African cities.
Our Solutions
DESIGN PHASE
- Conducted extensive market research on competing platforms
- Defined success metrics and performance indicators to guide development
- Performed competitive analysis of hourly space rental models
- Built responsive layouts optimized for both mobile and desktop use
- Developed a comprehensive design system for scalable UI consistency
DEVELOPMENT PHASE
- Built a scalable frontend with React using a modular component structure
- Developed a secure Node.js backend with MongoDB database
- Established API architecture for future scalability and integration
- Created comprehensive notification systems for hosts and guests
- Installed analytics tracking for monitoring behavior and engagement
- Developed regular performance optimization routines focusing on load times.
Impact
IMPACT
500+ Spaces listed
Shuttrd quickly became a go-to platform for space owners, attracting a wide variety of listings across multiple cities.
2,000+ Registered guests
In just weeks, Shuttrd built a thriving community of creatives, all using the platform to reserve venues tailored to their needs.
2,000+ Successful bookings
With seamless booking flows, guests confidently booked spaces for everything, leading to early revenue and high retention.
CLIENT'S TESTIMONIAL
EntityQ didn't just build what we asked for—they elevated the entire product. Their design sense, clear communication, and fast execution gave us a platform users actually love.
Cynthia Hills - CEO Shuttrd
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