Overview
Viax’s location sharing feature allows you to share your real-time trip location with trusted contacts. This safety feature gives your friends and family peace of mind by letting them track your journey from pickup to destination.Why Share Your Location
Safety
Let others know where you are during your trip
Coordination
Help others know when you’ll arrive
Peace of Mind
Give your family assurance during travel
Accountability
Additional layer of security and transparency
How Location Sharing Works
Location sharing creates a unique, time-limited link that displays your trip on a live map:Creating a Share Link
The app generates a secure, temporary share link:What Recipients See
When someone opens your share link, they see:- Live Map
- Trip Information
- Driver Details
- Your current location (updated every 5 seconds)
- Pickup point
- Destination
- Planned route
- Driver location
- Vehicle information
Recipients don’t need the Viax app installed - the share link opens in any web browser.
Share Link Structure
The location share URL contains:Token Components
Sharing Methods
Multiple ways to share your trip:WhatsApp
- Instant delivery
- Most popular in Colombia
- Read receipts
- Group sharing option
SMS
SMS
- Works on any phone
- No app required
- Reliable delivery
- Good for emergencies
Email
Subject: Track My Viax Trip
Copy Link
Copy Link
Copy the URL to share through:
- Social media
- Messaging apps
- Notes/reminders
- Anywhere else you choose
Privacy and Security
Temporary Links
Share links expire automatically after trip completion
Unique Tokens
Each share creates a unique, non-guessable token
No Personal Data
Recipients only see trip details, not your personal information
Revocable
Stop sharing anytime by ending the trip
What’s Not Shared
- Your phone number
- Email address
- Payment information
- Past trip history
- Saved addresses
- Other personal data
Real-Time Updates
The share page updates your location automatically:Location updates every 5 seconds to provide real-time tracking without excessive data usage.
Share Page Features
The web-based share page includes:Interactive Map
- Zoom and pan controls
- Full screen option
- Traffic layer toggle
- Satellite view
- Route visualization
Trip Progress
- Progress bar showing % complete
- Distance traveled vs remaining
- Time elapsed vs ETA
- Current speed (optional)
Emergency Contact
- Quick access to emergency services
- Contact Viax support
- Report issue button
Use Cases
- Late Night Trips
- Meeting Coordination
- Family Trips
- Business Travel
- Airport Pickups
Share your location when traveling alone at night for added safety and peace of mind.
Managing Active Shares
View and manage your location shares:Expiration and Cleanup
Share links expire automatically:- Trip completion: Immediate expiration
- Time limit: 2 hours maximum
- Manual revocation: Anytime via app
- Trip cancellation: Immediate expiration
Technical Implementation
Database Schema
API Endpoints
Location sharing uses these endpoints:POST /location_sharing/create- Generate share tokenGET /location_sharing/{token}- Get trip data for tokenDELETE /location_sharing/{token}- Revoke shareGET /location_sharing/active- List user’s active shares
Best Practices
Share Selectively
Only share with people you trust
Use for Safety
Always share location for night trips
Verify Expiration
Check that links expire after trip
Test the Feature
Try sharing with yourself first
Troubleshooting
Share link not working
Share link not working
Location not updating on share page
Location not updating on share page
Can't create share link
Can't create share link
Future Enhancements
Planned improvements to location sharing:- Multiple simultaneous shares
- Custom expiration times
- Share templates with pre-written messages
- Integration with emergency contacts
- Share history and analytics
- QR code generation for easy sharing
Next Steps
Trip Tracking
Learn about in-app trip tracking features
Safety Features
Explore other safety and security features
Related Documentation
- Location Sharing API
- Trip Tracking
- Privacy Policy