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Case Study: Backway

Backway — Trip-Based Shipment Marketplace for a Canadian Logistics Startup

A robust, multi-role logistics ecosystem designed to monetize existing intercity vehicle space through a highly governed, trip-first marketplace model.

Customer App Driver App Admin Panel OTP Delivery Wallet & Settlements Multi-Language
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Backway driver app price negotiation screen for a shipment request
Backway customer app home screen showing available trips and quick shipment actions

Project Snapshot

CLIENT

Canadian Startup

INDUSTRY

Logistics Tech

PLATFORMS

iOS, Android, Web

MODEL

Trip Marketplace

STATUS

Delivered

LANGUAGES

EN, AR, FR

CORE ROLE

Driver / Admin

GOVERNANCE

OTP Secured

Turning Existing Intercity Trips Into Delivery Opportunities

Most intercity travel involves unused vehicle space. Backway creates a secure bridge between travelers (Drivers) and people needing to send items (Customers), creating a sustainable, speed-focused delivery network.

Driver Route

Shipment Creation

Negotiation

Secure Payment

OTP Delivery

Customer Perspective

  • check_circle Search and select routes between cities.
  • check_circle Browse available drivers on the selected route.
  • check_circle Manual selection of preferred drivers based on rating/price.
  • check_circle Negotiate prices directly within the app.
  • check_circle Pay through secure wallet-integrated system.

Driver Perspective

  • check_circle Rigorous registration and admin manual approval.
  • check_circle Create trips by defining source, destination, and path.
  • check_circle Automatic visibility for shipments in passing cities.
  • check_circle Manage multiple orders within a single active trip.
  • check_circle Scheduled settlement upon successful delivery confirmation.

The Trip Comes First

A unique model where delivery capability is defined by a traveler's intent, not algorithmic dispatch.

01

Exclusive Trips

Only one active trip per driver at any time to ensure focus and delivery reliability.

02

Multi-Order Batching

Drivers can accept multiple orders along their route until vehicle capacity is met.

03

Independent Status

Each order has its own lifecycle; closing an order doesn't force a trip to end.

Backway admin dashboard showing platform-wide trip and shipment overview

Live Operations Dashboard

Real-time visibility into every trip and shipment across the platform

Three Pillars of the Ecosystem

Backway customer app live shipment tracking and delivery details screen

Customer App

  • Trip Search & Filters
  • Manual Driver Selection
  • Price Negotiation Engine
  • Secure Wallet Integration
  • OTP Delivery Confirmation
Backway driver app trip history screen listing completed and past trips
Backway driver app home screen showing active trip and incoming shipment requests

Driver App

  • Profile & Identity Verification
  • Trip Creation & Route Mapping
  • Multi-Order Request Handling
  • Status Lifecycle Management
  • Automated Settlement View
Backway admin panel secure login screen

Admin Panel

  • Driver Document Verification
  • Real-time Order Monitoring
  • Financial Settlement Control
  • Global Settings & Master Data
  • User Roles & Permission Matrix

Operational Depth

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Customer Choice

Not an algorithm — customers manually vet and select their drivers.

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Trip First

Delivery availability is based on actual planned travel routes.

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Secure Escrow

Funds are held securely until OTP confirmation is received.

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Admin Governance

Human-in-the-loop for driver vetting and final settlements.

Built for Trust

In a person-to-person marketplace, trust is the primary currency. We built multiple safety nets to ensure reliable exchanges.

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Identity Locked

Driver ID and Vehicle documents verified by Admin before any trip creation.

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OTP Handshake

Deliveries cannot be closed without a customer-provided OTP at the drop-off point.

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Upfront Funding

Customer pays before shipment starts, ensuring driver compensation intent.

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Audit Ready

Every status change, payment, and negotiation is logged for dispute resolution.

Experience Backway Live

Visit the official website or download the apps to experience the trip-based shipment marketplace firsthand.

Technology Stack

Mobile

Backend

Web App

Database

Auth

Payments

Push

Cloud

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Backway driver settlements screen showing completed payouts and earnings history