TRICYCLE-FINDER

TRICYCLE-FINDER is a mobile application designed to help commuters easily book tricycles for their transportation needs. Similar to Grab or Angkas, TRICYCLE-FINDER connects passengers with nearby tricycle drivers, offering a seamless and convenient way to commute within the city.

Features

• Real-time tricycle booking
• GPS-based location tracking
• Driver and passenger profiles
• In-app messaging
• Fare estimation
• Ride history and ratings

Technologies Used

TRICYCLE-FINDER is built using the MERN stack and React Native:

• MongoDB: Database
• Express.js: Backend framework
• React Native: Mobile app development
• Node.js: Runtime environment

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have the following installed:

• Node.js (v14 or later)
• npm (v6 or later)
• MongoDB
• Expo CLI

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/yourusername/tricycle-finder.git
   cd tricycle-finder
   

2. Install dependencies for the backend:

   cd backend
   npm install
   

3. Install dependencies for the mobile app:

   cd ../mobile
   npm install
   

4. Set up environment variables:

   • Create a .env file in the backend directory
   • Add necessary environment variables (e.g., MongoDB URI, JWT secret)

Running the Application

1. Start the backend server:

   cd backend
   npm start
   

2. Run the mobile app:

   cd ../mobile
   expo start
   

3. Use the Expo Go app on your mobile device to scan the QR code and run the app.

Contributing

We welcome contributions to TRICYCLE-FINDER! Please read our Contributing Guidelines for details on our code of conduct and the process for submitting pull requests.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Contact

If you have any questions or suggestions, please open an issue or contact the project maintainers.

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Happy coding and happy commuting with TRICYCLE-FINDER!