Roadly

Welcome to Roadly!

Roadly is an AI-powered route planning app designed specifically for Indian highway travel. Unlike general navigation apps, Roadly provides comprehensive trip planning with toll costs, fuel estimates, verified rest stops, and real-time alerts.

What Makes Roadly Different?

While Google Maps shows "Delhi to Jaipur - 280 km, 5 hours", Roadly provides:

• Distance - 280 km via NH-48
• Duration - 4 hrs 45 min (traffic-aware)
• Toll Costs - ₹545 with 4 toll plazas listed
• Fuel Costs - ₹1,680 based on your vehicle's mileage
• Best Departure - 6 AM to avoid traffic
• Rest Stops - Verified dhabas, hotels, fuel stations

Key Features

• AI Route Planning - Intelligent routes powered by advanced AI
• Toll Calculator - Exact toll costs for every plaza on your route
• Fuel Estimator - Cost based on your vehicle's actual mileage
• Rest Stops Finder - 13 categories including NHAI-verified stops
• EV Charging - Find charging stations with plug types and power
• Turn-by-Turn Navigation - Voice-guided directions
• Live Alerts - Traffic, weather, accidents, and road closures
• Safety Features - Optimized routes and travel tips

Planning Your Route

1. Open Roadly and tap "Plan Route"
2. Enter your Starting Point (or use current location)
3. Enter your Destination
4. Add Waypoints if you want to stop along the way
5. Enter your Vehicle Mileage (km/l) for accurate fuel costs
6. Select Route Type:
   • Fastest - Quickest travel time
   • Shortest - Minimum distance
   • Scenic - Beautiful routes with attractions
   • Eco - Optimized for EVs and fuel efficiency
   • Safest - Prioritizes well-lit, monitored roads
7. Tap "Generate Route"

Route Details You'll See

• Total distance and estimated time
• Toll plazas with individual costs
• Fuel cost based on your mileage
• Go Now / Wait indicator (best departure time)
• Current traffic conditions
• Weather along the route
• Turn-by-turn itinerary

Toll Information

Roadly provides detailed toll information for every highway route in India, including National Highways and Expressways.

What You'll See

• Total Toll Cost - Sum of all tolls on your route
• Number of Toll Plazas - How many you'll pass through
• Individual Plaza Details:
  • Plaza name and location
  • Cost for your vehicle type
  • Distance from start point

Vehicle Categories

Toll costs vary by vehicle type:

• Car/Jeep/Van - Standard passenger vehicle rates
• LCV - Light Commercial Vehicles
• Bus/Truck - Heavy vehicle rates
• Multi-Axle - Larger commercial vehicles

Fuel Cost Calculation

Roadly calculates fuel costs using:

• Route Distance - Total kilometers
• Your Vehicle's Mileage - km per liter you enter
• Current Fuel Prices - Based on route location

How to Get Accurate Estimates

1. Know your vehicle's actual mileage (check owner's manual or track it)
2. Enter the mileage when planning a route
3. For highway driving, mileage is usually 10-15% better than city

Example Calculation

Mumbai to Pune (150 km) with 15 km/l mileage:

• Fuel needed: 150 / 15 = 10 liters
• At ₹105/liter: 10 × 105 = ₹1,050

Rest Stop Categories

Roadly helps you find 13+ types of stops:

• Hotels - Overnight stays with star ratings
• Restaurants - Quality dining options
• Highway Dhabas - Authentic roadside eateries
• Cafes & Food Courts - Quick bites
• Fuel Stations - Petrol/diesel with prices
• EV Charging - Electric vehicle stations
• Public Toilets - Clean, verified facilities
• Parking Lots - Safe parking areas
• First-Aid - Medical assistance
• Police Booths - Highway patrol stations
• Emergency Services - Ambulance, towing
• Rest Areas - Government rest stops
• Service Centers - Vehicle repair shops

Verification & Ratings

• NHAI Verified - Official highway authority certification
• Hygiene Ratings - Cleanliness scores
• User Reviews - 3.5+ stars with 50+ reviews
• Photos - Real images of the location

Starting Navigation

1. Plan your route first
2. Review the route details
3. Tap "Start Navigation"
4. Allow location permissions if prompted

Navigation Features

• Voice Guidance - "In 500 meters, turn right"
• Visual Route - Blue/green highlighted path
• Current Speed - Displayed on screen
• ETA Updates - Real-time arrival time
• Next Maneuver - Upcoming turn preview
• Night Mode - Automatic dark map for night driving

Map Controls

• 3D View - Toggle for 3D building view
• Compass - North orientation
• Recenter - Snap back to your location
• POI Markers - Toll plazas, fuel stations, rest stops

Finding EV Charging Stations

1. Open Roadly and tap "EV Charging"
2. View stations on the map or in list view
3. Filter by charger type if needed
4. Tap a station for detailed information

Information Provided

• Charger Types - CCS, CHAdeMO, Type 2, AC
• Power Output - kW rating for charging speed
• Availability - Number of ports
• Operating Hours - 24/7 or specific times
• Pricing - Cost per unit if available
• Amenities - Nearby facilities while charging

EV Route Planning

Select "Eco" route type when planning to get routes optimized for electric vehicles with charging stops calculated based on your battery range.

Alert Sources

Roadly aggregates alerts from multiple trusted sources:

• NHAI - National Highways Authority of India
• State & Local Police - Traffic updates
• IMD - Indian Meteorological Department
• Disaster Management - Emergency alerts
• Crowdsourced - Reports from other users

Alert Types

• Accidents - Collision reports with lane info
• Road Closures - Complete or partial closures
• Construction - Ongoing work zones
• Weather - Rain, fog, storm warnings
• Traffic - Congestion and delays
• VIP Movement - Route restrictions
• Natural Disasters - Floods, landslides
• Toll Updates - Price changes, plaza issues
• Diversions - Alternate route suggestions

Severity Levels

• Critical - Immediate action required
• High - Significant impact on travel
• Medium - Moderate delays expected
• Low - Minor inconvenience
• Info - General information

Expressway Explorer

The Expressway Explorer feature lets you browse major Indian highways and expressways to learn about routes before you travel.

Information Available

• Expressway Name - Official designation
• Status - Operational or Under Construction
• Total Length - End-to-end distance
• Route Description - Cities and regions connected
• Facilities - Rest areas, fuel stations, toll plazas

Popular Expressways

• Mumbai-Pune Expressway
• Yamuna Expressway (Delhi-Agra)
• Bangalore-Mysore Expressway
• Eastern Peripheral Expressway
• Samruddhi Mahamarg (Nagpur-Mumbai)

What is Conversational Planning?

Instead of filling forms, simply describe your trip in natural language and let the AI understand your needs.

Example Queries

• "Plan a road trip from Delhi to Jaipur tomorrow morning"
• "Find the fastest route to Mumbai with minimal tolls"
• "I want to drive from Bangalore to Goa with scenic stops"
• "Plan a family trip to Shimla avoiding highways"
• "What's the cheapest way to reach Chennai from Hyderabad?"

How It Works

1. Open the Conversational Planner
2. Type or speak your travel request
3. The AI asks follow-up questions if needed
4. Review the generated route
5. Refine by chatting more or accept the route

Before You Start

• Check vehicle condition (tyres, brakes, lights, oil)
• Ensure FASTag is linked and has balance
• Carry valid documents (license, RC, insurance)
• Plan rest stops every 2-3 hours
• Check weather and alerts for your route

While Driving

• Maintain safe following distance
• Use indicators well in advance
• Avoid overtaking on curves and hills
• Stay in the correct lane
• Don't use phone while driving
• Take breaks if feeling drowsy

Emergency Preparedness

• Save emergency numbers: Police (100), Ambulance (108)
• Note highway patrol numbers for your route
• Carry basic first-aid kit
• Keep emergency contact visible in car

Weather Information

Roadly provides route-specific weather forecasts so you can prepare for conditions ahead.

What's Covered

• Current Conditions - Temperature, visibility, humidity
• Rain Alerts - Light to heavy rainfall warnings
• Fog Warnings - Low visibility alerts (common in North India winters)
• Storm Alerts - Thunderstorm and high wind warnings
• Extreme Heat - Summer travel advisories

Accessing Weather Alerts

1. Open Weather Alerts from the home screen
2. Or view weather section in your planned route details

Sign-In Options

• Email & Password - Create a new account
• Google Sign-In - Quick one-tap authentication

Creating an Account

1. Open Roadly and tap "Sign Up"
2. Enter your email and create a password
3. Verify your email if required
4. Complete your profile

Benefits of Signing In

• Save and access your planned routes
• Sync across multiple devices
• Personalized recommendations
• Saved vehicle details for quick planning
• Access to premium features (if subscribed)

Forgot Password?

Tap "Forgot Password" on the login screen, enter your email, and follow the reset link sent to your inbox.

Free Features

• Basic route planning
• Toll cost estimates
• Rest stops finder
• Weather alerts
• Limited AI conversations

Premium Features

• Unlimited AI route planning
• Advanced conversational planner
• Offline route downloads
• Priority traffic updates
• Ad-free experience
• Multiple vehicle profiles

Managing Your Subscription

1. Go to Profile > Subscription
2. View current plan and billing date
3. Upgrade, pause, or cancel as needed

Route Generation Issues

• Check internet connection - Roadly needs internet to generate routes
• Verify location permissions - Allow location access in phone settings
• Try again - Sometimes AI servers are busy
• Simplify request - Use fewer waypoints or simpler route

Navigation Issues

• GPS not working - Enable high-accuracy location mode
• Voice not playing - Check phone volume and media permissions
• Map not loading - Clear app cache and restart

General Fixes

1. Force close and reopen the app
2. Check for app updates in Play Store/App Store
3. Clear app cache (Settings > Apps > Roadly > Clear Cache)
4. Restart your phone
5. Reinstall the app if issues persist

Data We Collect

• Location - Only when using navigation or finding nearby stops
• Route History - To provide personalized suggestions
• Account Info - Email for sign-in and communication

How We Use Your Data

• Provide accurate routes and navigation
• Show relevant rest stops and alerts
• Improve our AI recommendations
• Send important trip-related notifications

Data Protection

• Data encrypted in transit and at rest
• Firebase security for authentication
• We never sell your personal data
• You can request data deletion anytime

Read our full Privacy Policy for complete details.