Street hails made simple
HITCH Now
Ride, Scan, Pay
Drivers Instructions
1. Open the “HITCH Now” Module
Tap “HITCH Now” in the side menu to launch the ride-booking interface.
2. Enter Customer Details
- Customer Number: Type in the customer’s mobile phone number.
- Vehicle Type: Select the appropriate vehicle category (TAXI 1-4 passengers, XL TAXI 5-7 passengers).
3. Set the Destination
Enter the drop-off address or pin on the map where the customer wants to go.
4. Confirm Booking
Tap Confirm.
A pop-up appears prompting you to enter a one-time password.
5. OTP Verification
The customer receives an OTP (One Time Password) text message on their device.
Enter that OTP in the dialogue box to authenticate your customer and start the ride.
6. Begin the Ride
Once OTP is accepted, the ride “in progress” state is activated.
The timer/tracker starts logging distance, time, and fare.
7. Drop-off
Navigate to and arrive at the customer’s requested destination
8. End Ride
Tap End Ride.
This transitions the app to the payment state.
9. Display QR Code to Customer to Scan for Payment
The driver’s device shows a QR code on-screen.
10. Customer Initiates Payment from their device
A payment link opens on the customer’s device, where they enter their card details.
11. Payment Timer Commences
While the customer completes payment, a countdown timer runs on the driver’s screen.
12. Await Customer Payment Confirmation
Once the customer completes payment, the HITCH Driver App will show the ride as paid, and the session ends.
You’re now free to start the next booking.
Tips & Best Practices
- Remind the customer to have their payment method ready for a smooth drop-off.
- Watch the payment timer closely—if it’s about to expire, send a gentle reminder to the customer.
- If payment isn’t completed within the allotted time, you may need to re-initiate the QR Code for the unpaid invoice found within Driver Earnings & Ride History.