UWM Boss App
Different mobile screens of the app
Creating a new (rider) account from the home page, showing it being added in the database
Logging into the new rider account and seeing the Rider's dashboard
Editing the new account from their dashboard - the current password needs to be entered to save changes
Creating a supervisor (only admins can do this), seeing their dashboard and editing our rider user
Supervisor settings page where they can edit their account and see the TOS
Creating a Driver user as a Supervisor
Creating a van where we can specify the van number and ADA compliance
Now as a rider we can request a ride and the system will assign a driver and van!
Now, as the assigned driver we can end the ride when its completed using the secure code the rider has
Both riders and drivers can file a report on any completed rides if something goes wrong
Supervisors can view all reports and take action accordingly!
A full-stack mobile transportation app developed as part of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee's Senior Capstone program. BOSS (Be On the Safe Side) is UWM’s late-night ride service for students, and this redesign aimed to enhance the existing experience with new, highly-requested features. Our 6-person team (assigned randomly) rebuilt the app from the ground up using React Native and Django REST, implementing real-time updates, queue visibility, in-app issue reporting, and secure communication between riders, drivers, and supervisors.
The app includes distinct user roles—Riders, Drivers, and Supervisors—each with tailored dashboards and features. Riders can request rides, track status, and message drivers; Drivers can view their assigned rides, communicate with riders, and end rides securely with unique codes; Supervisors can manage all users and vehicles, generate ride reports, and monitor ride activity in real time.
The project was thoroughly documented with a public GitHub repo and a multi-part showcase video covering the full system, from logging in and managing users, to creating vans and processing rides. Although the app is no longer hosted live, it can be cloned and run locally via Expo for the frontend and Django for the backend.
Technologies Used:
Frontend:
React Native, Expo, AsyncStorage
Backend:
Django, Django REST Framework
Database:
SQLite (dev), PostgreSQL (production)
Other Tools:
Trello Project Board, mobile device emulation, secure login, role-based permissions, report generation
About the project
Showcasing all functionality
About the source code and technologies used
Conclusion