Real-Time Bus Tracker

A real-time bus tracking system consisting of two mobile applications: one for bus drivers to share their location and another for users to track bus locations and routes and bus information.

Project Structure

The project contains two main applications:

1. Bus Driver Application (BusDriverTrackerExpo)

• Mobile application for bus drivers
• Tracks and shares real-time location
• Records activity logs
• Provides statistical information

2. User Application (UserExpo)

• Mobile application for passengers
• View real-time bus locations
• Search and view route details
• Track buses on the map
• View driver details

Features

Bus Driver App Features

• Real-time location sharing
• Activity logging
• Distance tracking
• Statistical dashboard
• Firebase integration for real-time updates

User App Features

• Real-time bus tracking
• Route listing and details
• Interactive maps
• Driver information
• Route search functionality
• Location-based services

Technology Stack

• Frontend Framework: React Native with Expo
• Backend/Database: Firebase
• Maps Integration: React Native Maps
• Real-time Updates: Firebase Realtime Database
• Authentication: Firebase Authentication

Installation

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/moksh5042/Real-Time-Bus-Tracker.git

2. Install dependencies for Bus Driver App:

cd BusDriverTrackerExpo
npm install

3. Install dependencies for User App:

cd ../UserExpo
npm install

4. Set up Firebase configuration:

• Create a Firebase project
• Add your Firebase configuration in firebaseConfig.js for both apps

5. Start the applications:

# For Bus Driver App
cd BusDriverTrackerExpo
expo start

# For User App
cd UserExpo
expo start

Environment Setup

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• npm or yarn
• Expo CLI
• Firebase account
• Google Maps API key

Configuration

1. Set up your Firebase configuration in firebaseConfig.js
2. Configure your Google Maps API key:
   • Create a .env file in the UserExpo directory
   • Add your Google Maps API key:

     GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY=your_api_key_here
     

   • This key will be used for both the React Native Maps integration and the native platforms (iOS/Android)
   • Never commit the .env file to version control
   • Run expo prebuild after updating the environment variables
3. Update any environment-specific variables

Contact

Project Owner: moksh5042 GitHub Repository: Real-Time-Bus-Tracker

Acknowledgments

• Thanks to all contributors who have helped with the development
• Expo team for the amazing mobile development framework
• Firebase team for the robust backend services