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Oply

Oply reimagined urban mobility with a carsharing platform that would push forward the sharing economy. DevelopX supported the development of Oply’s iOS and Android apps,creating a reliable mobility experience for users across major European cities.

1000+ vehicles integrated across London, Berlin, Hamburg, and Munich

The Challenge

As cities became more crowded and environmental concerns grew, traditional car ownership was no longer sustainable. Oply, in cooperation with a strategic automotive investor, aimed to create a new kind of Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform that made access to vehicles effortless . Where the right car would always be just one app click away.

The challenge was to build a reliable, user-friendly mobile application that could manage booking, payment, verification, and real-time vehicle access, all while supporting rapid scaling across multiple cities and thousands of vehicles.

Our Solution

DevelopX partnered with Oply to design and deliver a mobile-first MaaS solution.

1

Cross-platform mobile app

Developed native iOS and Android applications that allowed users to register, verify licenses, locate and book vehicles, and manage payments, all in one place.

2

User-friendly UX/UI

Implemented a clear and intuitive user experience that made finding, unlocking, and managing cars effortless. Features included real-time GPS tracking, remote vehicle access, and parking booking.

3

Scalable MaaS platform

The backend was optimized for performance and integration, supporting 1,000s of vehicles across major cities.

4

Delivered with Kanban

We introduced a Kanban-based development process that enabled continuous delivery, fast iteration, and close coordination with Oply’s internal teams and design partners.

Impact of Our Work

The time needed to develop new point-of-sale (POS) devices was reduced by
50%
Tickets sold through the new platform during the first launch phase exceeded
100,000
The page load speed of the ticketing platform increased by
95%
The time taken to stabilise the core ticketing system was less than
2 months

Client Background

Oply was a European carsharing provider supported by a strategic automotive investor. The company offered flexible mobility solutions in major UK and German cities, allowing users to book cars through a mobile app for short-term use without the need for ownership.

By combining mobile convenience and a strong backend platform, Oply contributed to the growing shift toward shared, sustainable mobility across Europe, helping reduce congestion and pollution while promoting a modern, app-based lifestyle.