1. Logical framework approach (LFA) for Oman Taxi Application .

2. Introduction
Logical Framework matrix
Prototyping with Use Case Model
Development Ideas

3. INTRODUCTION
With very few modes of transport available in the region compared to other countries, the taxi option is widely used by the civilians, despite its few limitations.
Bargaining (No meters)
No point to point service
No designated stands

4. INTRODUCTION
Logical framework approach is applied as an effective tool to provide the planning for projects, be it in the strategic plans, company operational plans or the development of software or mobile application.

5. INTRODUCTION
With the advent of mobile applications in all such area the calling of taxi and its ride can be made easy for the passengers. There are currently only few mobile applications available in the region, with the fact that the recently developed application is rated as low by 42% of the respondents (36/85).
The major reason for low rating is that the passengers find the fare policy to be expensive.

6. INTRODUCTION
In order to successfully implement all the criterion needed for the mobile based taxi application, we have studied achievable objectives in detail. This study reveals the major modules required for developing the OTA by using LFA, along with the functionality logic given in use case model.

7. Logical framework approach (LFA) matrix
Narrative Summary
Objectively Verifiable
Indicators (OVI)
Means of Verification (MOV)
Assumptions
GOAL:
To provide fast and satisfactory service to the taxi passengers
Overall Application rating
Rate average
General app rating in the scale of 1 to 5
OBJECTIVE:
To establish a local standard for taxi ride through the application activities.
Comparison with existing taxi applications

8. Logical framework approach (LFA) matrix
Narrative Summary
Objectively Verifiable
Indicators (OVI)
Means of Verification (MOV)
Assumptions
ACTIVITIES:
Registration
Login
Source selection
Rate estimate
Driver and wait status
Passenger details
Payment
User Rating
History
Logout
1,2 & 10. User database
3. List of Pick-up points
or selection through
GPS.
4. Bill calculation.
5. Location details.
6. User database.
7. Ride kilometres and
duration.
8. Application rate meter
9. Passenger rides.
1,2 & 10. SQLite database
3. Drop down list or map
Pointer.
4. Payment = Distance x
unit rate
5. Distance between driver
and passenger, ETA.
6. Retrieving from SQLite.
7. Distance and time from
source to destination.
8. Google statistics
9. Retrieving from SQLite.
Navigation may be provided through direct area selection or using GPS location.
The minimum wage and maximum duration can be considered as per company policy.
The history maintenance gives an idea of total rides to passengers, and may also provide discount for next ride.

9. prototyping with use case model
Android pp Use Cases for OTA

10. FUTURE development
The suggested activities can be implemented by developing an android application, by using MIT App inventor or Android Studio.
However, the detection of exact region of source and destination through GPS remains a challenge, due to the factors such as signal strength and internet connectivity

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12. Thank You ! Brijesh Jajal, Al Zahra Al Omairi , Shaima al Sabbagh
Higher College of Technology | Muscat