System Design Interview – Ride-Sharing Service (Uber / Lyft)

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January 26, 2023

Distributed Systems  System Design Interview 

High-Level Overview

A ride-sharing service such as Uber or Lyft is a platform that connects drivers and passengers for the purpose of providing transportation services. The platform is responsible for managing the entire process from the initial request for a ride to the completion of the ride. This includes tracking the driver’s location, matching drivers with passengers, handling payments, and providing customer support.

Components

  1. User Interface: This is the front end of the system, which includes the mobile app and website used by passengers and drivers to request and accept rides.
  2. Database: This is the back end of the system, which stores all the data related to the rides, such as driver and passenger information, ride requests, ride locations, and payment information.
  3. Location Tracking: This component is responsible for tracking the location of drivers and passengers in real time.
  4. Matching Algorithm: This component is responsible for matching drivers with passengers based on their location and other criteria.
  5. Payment Processing: This component is responsible for handling payments from passengers to drivers.
  6. Customer Support: This component is responsible for providing customer support to both drivers and passengers.
  7. Analytics: This component is responsible for collecting and analyzing data related to the rides, such as driver and passenger ratings, ride times, and payment information. This data can be used to improve the service and optimize the matching algorithm.

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