Ticket aggregator in a mobile application

20-12-25

Aggregator is an online platform for comparing offers from several transport companies with the ability to book and buy tickets, plan trips, and track routes. In modern realities, it is an indispensable tool for the passenger transportation industry, because among hundreds and thousands of offers, passengers want to choose the most profitable options that meet their goals. This makes ticket aggregators very popular and in-demand services in Ukraine and abroad.

How does a ticket aggregator work : the user enters the destination and dates, the system analyzes the offers in the database that meet the specified criteria, compares the search results, sorts by price and other parameters. The user receives a list of offers from several operators, chooses the cheapest option, the shortest route or the most convenient conditions, departure time, additional services. Can combine flights to create a route with transfers. Integration with payment systems allows you to buy tickets directly on the aggregator platform . The database is updated synchronously with the websites and CRMs of carrier companies.

Mobile application – the most convenient format of a ticket aggregator

The most convenient and effective format of a bus ticket aggregator is a mobile application. Even if the service has a website, it is necessary to provide full access to functions from a smartphone. The mobile version significantly loses to the application in this regard. The application has greater performance and a more comfortable interface, loads in a few seconds and remains on the user’s smartphone – this is much more convenient than saving bookmarks and accesses in the browser. Therefore, a website is created for PC users, and an application is mandatory for mobile users. The mobile and web formats work synchronously, data is updated in real time. Let’s consider in detail the advantages of a mobile ticket aggregator .

Access under any conditions

Users have access to the aggregator’s functions in any conditions – on the road, in transport, on a walk, etc. Just a couple of clicks on a smartphone – and the desired tickets are found, paid for and booked. All you need to search is a smartphone and the Internet. You can open and scan an electronic ticket or boarding pass even without a network connection. This is a valuable opportunity for users in a fast-paced life and an important advantage for carriers – they receive more demand for offers, increase sales, strengthen their image and reputation.

Push notifications

The mobile application has the functionality of instant push notifications – it is a convenient tool that helps to return inactive customers, notify about promotional offers, remind about forgotten tickets in the basket, inform about new routes and changes in prices and flights, make personal offers. Passengers feel the care of the service – they receive reminders, do not miss news and learn about the start of sales in time, always stay informed about promotions and discounts. This builds trust between customers, carriers and the aggregator , which has a positive effect on each of the parties.

User-friendly interface

The interface of a native application is created in accordance with the requirements of mobile development: applications for Apple are created using a single design system, Human Interface Guidelines , Android apps – based on Material principles Design . Native apps for ticket aggregators have the best UX/UI, optimized for iOS and Android . In order not to create two separate apps, you can order cross-platform development – the app is optimized for both operating systems at once – this reduces the project budget and speeds up development.

High performance

The application has a faster loading and data processing speed compared to the mobile version of the site, which is especially important when working with huge amounts of information – flights, prices, customers, sales, returns, etc. The application instantly responds to user actions – it does not freeze, does not fail at a crucial moment when you need to quickly book tickets. This gives confidence in the reliability of the platform and increases the audience’s trust in the service.

Instant online payment

Booked tickets can be paid for in the application, for this purpose API integration with payment services – LiqPay , EasyPay , WayForPay and others is performed. The platform connects to Google electronic payment systems Pay and Apple Pay . Payment is made in a few seconds, the purchased ticket is sent to your email and stored in your personal account – it’s convenient, fast and safe. The ability to pay instantly makes the mobile ticket aggregator an indispensable tool for passengers.

Geolocation- based bid optimization

The mobile application accesses the user’s geolocation – this feature is useful for searching for nearby offers and building routes to bus stations and passenger collection points. This is convenient when the user does not know the area – the application helps not only to buy a ticket, but also to get to the location by the shortest route.

Everything you need at hand

aggregator in the mobile application is always at hand – the user can access purchased tickets, make a refund, receive a QR code to scan during boarding, plan future trips, view past reservations. The application provides quick navigation between trips, and has created convenient ticket management tools. Everything is available in a single interface without the need to store files or paper documents. Access to purchased tickets without an Internet connection is a lifesaver in any situation.

Data storage security

All data stored in the application is protected by modern security and encryption protocols. Access to personal data, payment information, purchased tickets and other confidential data is possible only after user authentication. Full security of electronic payments and storage of bank card data is guaranteed.

Integrations

If the carrier has its own website, CRM or other internal program for managing flights and tickets, these platforms are integrated with the mobile application. Data is updated synchronously on all platforms – prices, purchases, ticket refunds, customer contact details, payments made, booking history , etc. No manual operations – synchronization of the application with other programs is carried out automatically in real time.

Personalization and loyalty programs

The mobile application of the ticket aggregator is the optimal tool for implementing a loyalty program. You can provide automatic recalculation of prices taking into account discounts, sending push notifications with personal offers, accruing bonuses in the user’s personal account – everything you need to return inactive customers, encourage new bookings , sell more tickets, offer the most advantageous offers on the market. This is beneficial for both carrier companies and the ticket aggregator itself – it strengthens competitive advantages, helps to gather a permanent loyal audience.

Ticket aggregator functionality in the mobile application

The basic functionality of the mobile application for the ticket aggregator includes:

• search for tickets with the ability to filter by various parameters – direction, date, price, boarding time, trip duration, special flight conditions, class, comfort, carrier rating, etc.;
• construction of routes with transfers, automatic calculation of waiting times, selection of the most convenient flight combinations;
• comparison of offers from different operators, automatic selection of the most advantageous options that meet the passenger’s requirements;
• instant ticket booking with the ability to choose a seat in the cabin, cancel and refund;
• online payment using Apple Pay / Google Pay or electronic payment services;
• personal user account with secure storage of personal data, contacts, travel history, payment information, saved routes;
• administrative panel for carriers – adding, editing and deleting flights, adjusting prices, setting discounts, processing orders, route analytics;
• interactive map with vehicle movement tracking, route planning to the nearest bus stations and train stations;
• loyalty program tools – push notifications for promotional mailings, accumulation of bonuses in the electronic account, purchase of tickets with discounts, loyalty cards;
• electronic tickets, access to QR and barcodes for scanning;
• push notifications – flight reminders, information about schedule changes and flight delays, price updates;
• support contact form, help section.

Our case – WizzWay ticket aggregator

Our team has developed a mobile application for passenger transportation – the WizzWay ticket aggregator , a digital service for quick search and online booking of tickets for various types of transport. Currently, the application is used for bus transportation, and later railway and air tickets will be added, which will make the service a universal tool for planning trips in Ukraine and abroad.

• Simple functionality, intuitive interface, and concise design make booking more convenient and comfortable. Users have personal accounts where their booking history is stored .
• The technical characteristics of the application allow for rapid processing of large amounts of data, making the service fast, efficient, and free of delays and hangs. This improves the user experience, increases passenger trust, and makes the application more popular.
• A search function has been created for users with filtering by several parameters – type of transport, departure time , price, trip duration. It is possible to sort the list by ticket price.
• A convenient booking form allows you to make reservations in two clicks – this saves time and helps not to miss out on advantageous offers from carriers. For the greatest benefit, users have the opportunity to apply a promotional code and get a discount on the ticket.
• Carriers get access to the administrative panel – here you can manage fares and schedules, change, add and delete routes, process online bookings. API integration of the application with the carrier’s website or CRM allows you to synchronize the database and update data in real time. Additional capabilities are provided by integration with third-party passenger transportation services and ticket aggregators .

WizzWay ticket aggregator is one of the examples of the application of mobile development technologies in the field of passenger transportation. The development of the application brings the quality of booking and ticket sales services to a new level. All offers are collected on a single platform, which in terms of its functionality can replace dozens of other programs and services. Using a mobile aggregator is beneficial for both passengers and carriers – at minimal costs they receive a flow of bookings , all the necessary integrations and image benefits.

Our case – an application for booking tickets for the Pan-Bus carrier

Our team implemented a project to develop a mobile application for the official bus carrier Pan-Bus , which operates routes from Ukraine to Poland and the Czech Republic. The main goal of the development is to create a convenient aggregator of routes and tickets in a mobile format to attract customers, improve the user experience and increase the carrier’s sales. The service works like a ticket office in a smartphone – searching and online booking of tickets in the application is carried out in a couple of clicks.

• The Pan-Bus mobile application for bus transportation has a user-friendly interface, concise design, and intuitive functionality for quick search, booking, and ticket purchase.
• Much attention is paid to API integrations of the application with other services. The application is integrated with online payment platforms – this makes it possible to offer users several payment methods to choose from. Data on purchased tickets is instantly sent to e-mail – for this purpose the application is integrated with the mailing service.
• The application implements loyalty program tools – for each purchase, cashback is accrued , which can be tracked in the user’s personal account. The profile also stores the history of trips and reservations .

the Pan-Bus mobile application expanded the possibilities for users and allowed them to search and book tickets from a smartphone. The carrier’s services have become more convenient and accessible, now you can find a ticket in a few seconds. The company has gained important competitive advantages – increased customer trust and engagement, improved user experience, increased sales, and increased efficiency of the loyalty program. The branded ticket aggregator in the mobile application has improved the company’s image in the bus transportation market.

Our KitApp team provides mobile development services – we create applications for ticket aggregators , carriers, transport operators. We develop mobile and cross-platform applications for iOS and Android on a turnkey basis with placement in Google stores Play and App Store . We analyze the specifics of the service and optimize the functionality for the needs of a particular business. We ensure stable integration of applications with websites, internal software, payment services, calendar, maps. We provide technical support after publishing and launching the application. Contact us via the form on the website – get a free consultation and calculation of the cost of a mobile application for a ticket aggregator.