Safe Ride for Kids
Save Time For Parents
Canada’s first ridesharing mobile app for parents
Easy Rideshare Management for Parents
Organize safe and reliable rideshares with trusted parents in your community for your kids — saving time, money, and stress.
Safety and Trust at the Heart of Relay
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Trusted Connections
Connect with families from your school, activity group, or trusted circle — no random drivers, no profit-driven motives.
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Real-Time GPS Tracking
Track your kid’s ride from start to finish with live location updates.
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AI Ride Notifications
Stay updated with real-time ride progress and arrival alerts.
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Unique Ride PIN
Ensure your kid enters the right car with a secure, trip-specific PIN.
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Reliable Scheduling
Simplify coordination with a scheduling system that provides clear ride details for all participants.
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Build Trust
Ride with your kid on initial trips, meet other parent drivers, and leave reviews to build a trusted community.
WHY PARENTS LOVE RELAY
Benefits of RidesharingSafe Rides
Real-time tracking and trusted parents ensure reliable transportation.
Save Time
Simplify planning and share the transportation load.
Social Connections
Help both parents and kids expand their social network.
Shape Greener Future
Reduce carbon emissions by lowering the number of cars on the roads.
Recent Development Updates
Relay won the showcase! Thank you for your support!
We’re proud to share that our project, Relay, won at the 2024 Annual Student Design and Technology Showcase! This achievement is incredibly meaningful to us, as it signifies that investors and the audience believe in our vision. They agree that we have correctly identified the key issues and pain points
One Week to Go — Final Preparations for Relay’s Demo Day
This week, we’re putting the final touches on the app based on user feedback. One of the biggest improvements has been making the interface clearer so it’s obvious that Relay is an app for parents to arrange transportation for their kids. For example, we’ve added a kids’ icon to parent
Usability Testing Update – Round Two Results
Further to refining the first round of test results, we continued testing some main features of the app, focusing on GPS tracking and community pages. Our goal was to identify usability challenges and gather feedback to improve user experience. This round of testing included both internal evaluations and an external
Relay Usability Testing: Key Takeaways from First Round
At Relay, we are dedicated to creating a seamless, family-focused ridesharing experience. As part of our iterative design process, we recently conducted our first usability test, focusing on two essential features: Creating a Request (for parents) and Posting a Ride (for drivers). This round of testing included both internal evaluations
Making Accessibility a Priority in Our App
We believe technology should be inclusive, so we’re making sure our app is accessible to everyone by adding key features that make interacting with it smoother for all users. Our latest additions include dark mode, text resizing options, and haptics. Here’s how each feature enhances accessibility and usability: Dark mode
A Sneak Peek at RELAY’s Promotional Video – “With Relay, You Are Not Alone”
We’re excited to announce that filming has started on our first promotional video for Relay! Titled “With Relay, You Are Not Alone,” this video captures the struggles that busy working parents, families with multiple children, and new immigrants relying on public transit face when trying to balance hectic schedules and
Strengthening Carpool Networks — A New Feature to Build Trusted Carpool Communities
At RELAY, we’re building more than just a carpooling app to create a platform for parents to connect and support each other in meaningful and trusted ways. Our newly designed feature is to strengthen the community by connecting parents whose children attend the same school or local activities. With RELAY,
Design Progress Update — High-Fidelity Wireframes in Action
After weeks of in-depth research and ideation, our design team has taken a significant step forward by converting our conceptual ideas into visible screens. We’re excited to share the progress with you, showcasing how our vision is beginning to come to life. Streamlining Carpool Requests and Ride Posts Our primary
Safe Arrivals — Using Expo Notifications with Location Services
To improve safety and convenience for parents, we’ve integrated Expo Notifications with location services. Parents now receive automatic notifications when their child’s carpool ride arrives at its destination. How It Works We use Push Notifications to inform parents when a driver reaches the drop-off point. Through background location tracking, the
Meeting the User Personas — Joseph and Sarah
Based on user surveys and interviews, our team has gained a deeper understanding of our target users. This research has allowed us to develop user personas to better understand their needs, experiences, behaviours, and goals. We designed our primary persona around full-time parents who sometimes struggle with their children’s transportation
Smart Technology with RELAY — Smarter Routes with Googles API
Introduction As developers, we are passionate about solving problems, and we understand the daily struggles many families face when it comes to transportation. Managing multiple schedules, ensuring safety, and minimizing travel time can be overwhelming for parents. That’s where our innovative solution comes in. Utilizing Google’s API for Smarter Routing
Proudly Introduce Our Logo — The Creative Journey Behind the RELAY Rideshare Brand
Creating a visually cohesive and impactful logo for a brand like Relay involves several stages, from conceptualization to final execution. The Relay logo is a balance between symbolism, sleek design, and functionality. Let’s break down the process into easy steps, reflecting on what makes this logo stand out. 1. The
We Want to Hear from You!
Have questions, advice, or comments about Relay? Let us know how we can make ridesharing better for you and your family.
