Shikai: Application for Bus Rental in North Sulawesi

Abstract

In daily life, humans are inseparable from the need for transportation. Whether it is public or private transportation, two-wheeled or four-wheeled, these modes of transport have become commonplace for the people of Indonesia. As times progress and human needs evolve, the role of transportation becomes increasingly significant, resulting in the continuous growth of businesses in the transportation sector. Transportation companies are constantly competing to introduce various innovations that can attract public interest to use the services they offer. One of the essential transportation-related businesses that plays a significant role in serving the community is the vehicle rental service. Bus rental services in North Sulawesi, however, remain relatively inefficient. Some still rely on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, or other applications for managing online bus rentals, which is considered cumbersome and less efficient in finding vehicles. Therefore, the developer aims to create an Android-based application for bus rental service providers and customers looking to rent buses. This application is designed to facilitate both parties, allowing bus rental service providers to post detailed information about their buses. In this research, the prototyping process method was employed, supported by software tools such as React Native, Figma, and Firebase. The results of this research show that the developed application can assist in improving the efficiency of bus rentals in North Sulawesi.