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Negotiated car rides

Waka

Waka is built around one simple idea: a ride should begin with agreement, not surprise. Passengers compare real proposals, riders choose the work that makes sense, and both sides move forward with clear updates and private contact.

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The Waka philosophy

A marketplace where the fare is agreed before the ride starts.

Most ride platforms decide the price and ask everyone to accept it. Waka is different: passengers can state what they are willing to pay, riders can respond with their own price, and either side can accept when the offer feels fair. The goal is less confusion, less pressure, and more trust on a phone-sized screen.

Negotiated fares People agree before anyone commits to the trip.
Choice on both sides Passengers compare offers; riders choose requests they want.
Private contact Communication stays inside Waka after a match.
Built for mobile Key details stay compact: fare, ETA, route, state, action.
Passenger

More control before the ride begins.

Set your request, see nearby availability, compare rider proposals, counter when needed, and choose the offer that fits your timing and budget before you are matched.

Open Passenger
Rider

Work when the numbers make sense.

Activate only when ready, review nearby requests, make your offer, accept passenger counters when they work, and keep the ride focused from pickup to drop-off.

Open Rider
Market

A cleaner alternative to one-price platforms.

Waka is designed to reduce price shock, idle scrolling, and unclear ride status by making negotiation, matching, tracking, and support part of one compact flow.

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Why it matters

Waka gives both sides a reason to stay engaged.

Passengers gain

  • Upfront fare agreement instead of hidden uncertainty.
  • Ability to compare proposals before selecting a rider.
  • Cleaner post-match tracking, chat, and ride-state updates.
  • Less unnecessary pickup detail exposed before a match.

Riders gain

  • Control over when they are available.
  • Freedom to make practical offers before accepting work.
  • No Waka ride commission in the current model, only payment-processing costs and the rider access plan after trial.
  • Clearer navigation flow once a ride is matched.
Testing status

Staging is for full end-to-end flow testing.

The web app is the current test surface while Android and iOS apps are prepared. Payment, SMS, background check, relay calling, and push notification providers remain staged behind provider keys and production settings.

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