This document outlines the current state, recent updates, and deployment status of the EcoRide intelligent ride-sharing system.
The system is distributed across three main environments:
- Backend (REST API & WebSockets): Hosted on Vercel.
- ML & Routing Service (OSMnx + Models): Hosted on Render.
- Frontend (Cross-platform App): Flutter-based mobile and web client.
- Status: Fully Deployed and Verified.
- Features:
- Real-time navigation phases (To Pickup, At Pickup, In Trip).
- 4-digit OTP verification for secure ride starts.
- "Arrived at Pickup" status updates with automatic rider notifications.
- "Track Ride" functionality from history for both riders and drivers.
- Status: Active with Road-Following Accuracy.
- Updates:
- Fixed 500/502 errors previously seen on Render.
- Implemented Penalty-based k-shortest path algorithm for faster road-following alternatives.
- Optimized for Render's free tier (512MB RAM) using lazy imports and OSMnx caching.
- Action: Triggered manual migration on production via
/api/migrate. - Changes:
- Updated
ridestable withotp,pickup_lat/lng, anddropoff_lat/lngcolumn. - Updated check constraints for ride status (
Arrived,PickedUp). - Ensured
carpoolsanddownloaded_mapstables are ready.
- Updated
Verified as of March 11, 2026:
| Service | Host | Status | Health Endpoint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backend API | Vercel | 🟢 Operational | /health |
| ML/Routing | Render | 🟢 Operational | /health |
| Database | Supabase/Postgres | 🟢 Connected | Verified via Backend |
The apps are configured to automatically use production URLs:
- Backend URL:
https://backend-two-sigma-39.vercel.app - ML Service URL:
https://ecoride-ml.onrender.com
- Rider Live Tracking: Enhancing the rider's view to see the driver's current position on the map in real-time.
- Payment Processing: Moving from mock wallet deductions to real payment gateway integration.
- Analytics & Heatmaps: Deploying the driver's "Demand Heat Map" based on historical ride density data.
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