Drivacy

Privacy-First Ride Hailing Platform

Drivacy is a modern, privacy-focused ride-hailing mobile application built with React Native and Expo. It offers a seamless experience for booking rides with enhanced privacy controls, emergency safety features, and an intuitive interface.

📱 Features

Core Features

• Privacy-First Approach: Your data stays yours - minimal data collection with clear opt-in/out options
• Intelligent Ride Matching: Find the best rides with smart algorithms
• Real-Time Tracking: Follow your ride's progress in real-time
• Multiple Payment Options: Yet to integegrate....

Safety Features

• Driver Authentication: Verify driver identities with secure methods via email with confirmation link.
• SOS Emergency Button: One-tap access to emergency services and contacts
• Ride Sharing: Yet to integrate....

User Experience

• Intuitive Interface: Clean, modern design with smooth navigation
• Personalized Suggestions: Smart location suggestions based on your history
• Electric & Eco Friendly Options: Opt for green transportation alternatives
• Detailed Fare Estimates: Know exactly what you'll pay before booking

📲 Installation

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v18 or later)
• Yarn or npm
• Expo CLI
• A Google Maps API key
• A Supabase account for backend services

Google Maps API Setup

This app relies on Google Maps API. To obtain your API key:

1. Visit Google Cloud Console
2. Create a new project (or select an existing one)
3. Navigate to API & Services > Credentials
4. Create an API key and enable the following APIs:
   • Maps SDK for Android
   • Maps SDK for iOS
   • Places API
   • Directions API
   • Distance Matrix API
5. Add restrictions to your API key for security

Supabase Setup

The backend uses Supabase. To set up:

1. Create an account at Supabase
2. Create a new project
3. Get your URL and anon key from the project settings
4. Run the migration scripts from the supabase/migrations folder

Environment Setup

1. Install Expo CLI globally:

   npm install -g expo-cli
   # or use sudo npm install -g expo-cli

2. Clone the repository:

   git clone -b main https://github.com/yourusername/drivacy.git
   cd drivacy

3. Install dependencies:

   npm install
   # or with yarn
   # yarn install

4. Create & Add your API keys in the .env file if not already present:

   EXPO_PUBLIC_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_google_maps_key_here
   EXPO_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url_here
   EXPO_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key_here
   

🚀 Running the App

Start the development server:

npx expo start
# or try with npm
# npm run dev
# or with yarn
# yarn dev

This will open Expo Developer Tools in your browser. You can:

• Run on iOS simulator (requires macOS)
• Run on Android emulator
• Scan QR code with Expo Go app on physical device

🏗️ Project Structure

drivacy/
├── app/                # Main application screens using Expo Router
│   ├── (auth)/         # Authentication screens
│   ├── (tabs)/         # Tab navigation screens
│   └── _layout.tsx     # Root layout with navigation setup
├── assets/             # Static assets like images and fonts
├── components/         # Reusable UI components
├── contexts/           # React contexts for state management
├── hooks/              # Custom React hooks
├── lib/                # Library configurations (Supabase, etc.)
├── supabase/           # Supabase database migrations and types
├── types/              # TypeScript type definitions
├── utils/              # Utility functions
├── app.json            # Expo configuration
└── package.json        # Project dependencies

🔒 Privacy & Security

Drivacy prioritizes user privacy with:

• Minimal data collection philosophy
• End-to-end encryption for sensitive data
• Option to use the service without permanent data storage
• Local-first data approach where possible
• Regular privacy audits and transparent policies

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Framework: React Native with Expo
• Language: TypeScript
• Navigation: Expo Router
• State Management: React Context API
• Backend: Supabase (PostgreSQL, Authentication, Storage)
• Maps & Geolocation: Google Maps API, React Native Maps
• UI Components: Custom components with Lucide icons
• Styling: React Native StyleSheet

🤝 Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Please follow these steps:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch: git checkout -b feature/amazing-feature
3. Commit your changes: git commit -m 'Add amazing feature'
4. Push to the branch: git push origin feature/amazing-feature
5. Open a Pull Request

📞 Contact & Support

For support or inquiries, please contact us at:

• Email: anubhavbansla12006@gmail.com

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Drivacy - Your Ride, Your Privacy