Hi all,
Before I can release it publicly on Google Play, I need at least 12 testers to use the app for 14 days.
That’s Google’s rule, not mine.
So I’m looking for riders who are willing to give it some real use over the next two weeks.
What it is
Urban Rider is a turn-by-turn navigation app built specifically for two-wheelers.
Routes are calculated based on what you ride:
Scooters use a 25 km/h profile.
Mopeds use a 45/50 km/h profile.
Motorcycles use an uncapped profile.
The idea is simple: your route should match your vehicle. Mopeds should avoid motorways they cannot legally use, kick scooters can be routed through bike lanes where the law allows it, and motorcycles can use faster roads.
It is not Google Maps with a moped sticker on it. The routing is configured separately for each profile, with different speed caps, road-class rules, and surface preferences.
Other features include turn-by-turn voice guidance with lane-prep hints, parked scooter memory, local-only ride history with maps, weather, and find my scooter.
What to expect in the beta
The beta runs the same free tier as the public release:
2 routes per day
up to 15 km per route
Pro features are visible but locked behind the paywall. That includes offline maps, route builder, round-trip generator, ride export, and custom routing preferences.
What I need most right now is feedback on the core navigation.
Does the route make sense for your vehicle?
Do voice cues happen at the right time?
Does rerouting work cleanly when you take a wrong turn?
Do lane-prep hints match what you see on the road?
That free-tier navigation is the part that will ship to riders on day one, so real-world miles on it are incredibly useful.
If you specifically want to test the Pro features, send me a DM with your Gmail address. I can add you to the Play license tester list, which lets you unlock the subscription through a free test transaction.
What I need from you
Just use it.
Plan a route, ride it, and see how it feels. You do not need to write a long report. Something like this is already gold:
“Rode 12 km, route was mostly good, but it gave me two weird turns near the canal. Screenshot attached.”
Crashes, weird voice cues, bad routes, confusing instructions, or anything like “this sent my moped onto a road I cannot legally use” are exactly the things I need to know.
You can DM me or reply here.
How to join
- Join the beta Google Group: https://groups.google.com/g/urban-rider-android-beta/about
- After joining, open the opt-in link and tap “Become a tester”: https://play.google.com/apps/testing/app.nav.urbanrider
- Wait about 5 minutes, then install the app here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=app.nav.urbanrider
The install link will not work until you complete step 2. Google Play needs to recognize your account as a tester first.
Cheers,
Roel