Glossary - CMPUT301F16T18/Unter GitHub Wiki

Special Terminology

Rider: The user who would like to send a ride request to the driver.
Driver: The user who would like to accept ride request send by a rider.
Car: The vehicle that owned by a driver, and it is registered under the Unter.
Trip: The route between the pickup location and destination.
Request: A request that a rider will post in order to require a rider. A pickup location and destination have to been decided before the request is sent, and cannot be changed once it is out. A request could be accepted by multiple drivers, and the rider has the right to accept one of the acceptance.
Fare: Trip fare is fixed once the request is sent, and the price is calculated base on the distance between pickup location and destination. No cancelation fee is required if the rider decides to not take the ride.(Fare: CA$0.50/km)
Pickup Location: A pickup location is the place that the driver will pickup the rider. The location is decided by the rider, and it cannot change once the request is sent.
Destination: A destination is the place that the driver will drop the rider. The location is decided by the rider, and it cannot change once the request is sent.

Pending Request: The request that was posted by the rider.
Accepted Request: The request that has been confirmed by one or more driver.
Confirmed Request: The request that rider confirmed by selecting a driver from a list of driver who accept the request.
Completed Request: The request has finalized and the payment is done.