Are you a social entrepreneur?

Thinking of starting a business that can create a positive impact on our society?

Then, Uber for ambulance business will suit you well.

What the heck is Uber for ambulance service?
Uber for ambulances is an app-based ambulance service that allows users to book an emergency vehicle instantly.

How does it work in real-time?

1. Users [both service providers and the customers] register on the app.
2. In case of an emergency, the customer can enter their location or allow the app to find it.
3. And, the app looks for nearby ambulances in that location and matches it with the customer.
4. The customer will send the booking request to the service provider.
5. The service provider will pick up the customer and drop them off at the destined location.

How can you create an Uber-like app for ambulances?

Here're the steps you need to follow to create an app for ambulance services,

1. Figure out the number of applications.
2. Pick features and functionalities for your app.
3. Choose the technology.
4. Test and deploy

1. Number of applications needed to start an app-based ambulance services

For your business to run effectively, you should have the following applications,
- Customer app [iOS and Android]
- Service provider app [iOS and Android]
- Admin web panel

2. Features and functionalities
Features and functionalities are the backbone of any app-based business. Choose them wisely!

Features for customers app:
- One step registration
- Live tracking
- Multiple payment gateways
- Service scheduling

Features for service providers app:
- Documents verification
- Payout accounts
- Dynamic routing
- In-app chat

Features for admin panel:
- Geo-fencing
- Bookings management
- Users management
- Transactions management

3. Technology
For a startup, creating four different applications may cost higher and takes up so much time.

To create an app at a considerably low cost, futuristic technology, and at a faster speed, I'd suggest - Flutter.

Flutter is a UI software development kit proudly presented by Google.

Due to its cross-platform nature, it can be used to create both iOS and Android applications using a single codebase.

Which in turn reduces the app development cost and time.

4. Test and deploy
After the development of your Uber-like app for ambulances, it's time to test and launch it to the market.

Flutter makes testing easy and efficient as it provides the cross-platform capability.

Now you know how to create an app from scratch. Let's get on to the bonus tip as promised.

Bonus tip:

Are you gonna believe me when I say that you can create the exact application for a low cost with all the features and technology?

Yes, it's possible with Wooberly.

Wooberly is a readymade on-demand application that can help you create any kind of on-demand services app.