🔹 Project Status
The application is currently in an advanced development stage with most major systems completed and tested.
🔹 Key Accomplishments
✅ 31+ fully designed screens
✅ 15+ reusable UI components
✅ 6+ API service modules
✅ End-to-end ride creation and booking flow
✅ Live GPS ride tracking
✅ Complete profile & vehicle system
Detailed Feature Explanation Structure
Each feature in the project is designed and documented using five layers:
✅ Purpose
What the feature solves and why it exists.
✅ Implementation Details
How the feature is built in the app (screens, APIs, components, logic).
✅ Technical Highlights
Important technical concepts used (state management, APIs, navigation, performance, security).
✅ User Flow
Step-by-step journey of the user from start to finish.
✅ Code Examples
Key implementation snippets like:
API calls
Hooks
Navigation logic
Component structure
This approach shows that the project is engineered, not just designed.
Major Features Covered
🔐 A. Authentication System
✅ Purpose
To securely verify users and manage login sessions.
✅ Implementation Details
Phone number login
OTP verification
JWT token storage
Auto OTP reading (Android)
✅ Technical Highlights
OTP validation
Secure token handling
Protected routes
Auto session restore
✅ User Flow
User enters phone number
Receives OTP
OTP auto-detected or manually entered
Token stored
User navigated to home screen
✅ Code Concepts Used
Axios interceptors
AsyncStorage
Custom auth hook
OTP listener
🚘 B. Create Ride – 4 Step Wizard
✅ Purpose
To allow drivers to easily create structured rides.
✅ Steps & Implementation
Step 1 – Location Search
Google Places Autocomplete
Pickup & drop selection
Suggestions and recent searches
Step 2 – Route Visualization
Google Maps
Polyline route drawing
Distance & duration calculation
Step 3 – Date & Time
Date picker
Time picker
Seat availability
Step 4 – Vehicle Selection
User vehicles list
Verified badge
Engine type cards
✅ Technical Highlights
Multi-step form architecture
Global ride creation state
Google Maps SDK
Data validation at each step
✅ User Flow
Home → Create Ride → Location → Route → Time → Vehicle → Publish Ride
📋 C. My Rides Management
✅ Purpose
To manage all rides in one place.
✅ Implementation Details
Dual tabs: Created / Booked
API based pagination
Pull-to-refresh
Status indicators
✅ Technical Highlights
Shimmer loaders
Conditional UI rendering
Optimized list rendering
Centralized ride service
✅ User Flow
Profile → My Rides → Select tab → Open ride → Manage bookings
📍 D. Live Ride Tracking
✅ Purpose
To track rides in real-time for safety and transparency.
✅ Implementation Details
Google Maps live map
Car moving marker
Route polyline
Periodic GPS updates
✅ Technical Highlights
Real-time polling
Map camera auto-center
Animated markers
Routes API integration
✅ User Flow
Active Ride → Open Map → Live location → Auto updates
🔍 E. Ride Search & Booking
✅ Purpose
To help users find and book available rides.
✅ Implementation Details
Search filters
Ride listing screens
Ride details
Seat booking
Confirmation flow
✅ Technical Highlights
5-screen booking flow
Google Places
Optimized card components
API-driven filtering
✅ User Flow
Search → Results → Ride details → Seat selection → Booking confirmation
👤 F. Profile & Vehicle Management
✅ Purpose
To store identity and vehicle verification.
✅ Implementation Details
Profile edit system
Vehicle CRUD
Engine type selection
Document upload (RC, Insurance, License, Aadhaar)
Verification UI
✅ Technical Highlights
Multi-image upload
Validation system
Status indicators
Modular forms
✅ User Flow
Profile → My Vehicles → Add vehicle → Upload docs → Submit verification
UI/UX Design System
🎨 Design Philosophy
Simple
Trust-focused
Modern
Minimal cognitive load
🌈 Color System
Brand primary (#F9BB06)
Neutral greys
Status colors
Gradient accents
🔤 Typography
Clear font hierarchy
Bold titles
Medium labels
Light descriptions
📏 Spacing
8-point grid
Consistent paddings
Card-based layouts
✨ Visual Elements
Glassmorphism
Soft shadows
Motion animations
Interactive cards
6. Reusable Components
Key components designed as scalable building blocks:
🔘 GlassButton
🚗 RideCard
🔍 RideSearchCard
📦 Modals
🧾 Form fields
⏳ Loaders & shimmer UI
Each component follows:
Prop-driven design
Theming support
Accessibility basics
Performance optimization
7. Recent Enhancements
🚀 Improved live tracking performance
🚘 Premium vehicle card UI
🧭 Better navigation transitions
🧩 Refactored create-ride flow
👋 New welcome & onboarding screens
🛡 Better validation & fallback states
These changes show continuous improvement, not one-time development.
8. Performance & Quality
⚡ Optimizations
FlatList optimizations
Memoized components
Lazy loaded screens
API caching
🛡 Validation & Error Handling
Input validations
API error mapping
Offline handling
User-friendly alerts
😊 User Experience Features
Shimmer loading
Empty states
Smooth animations
Pull-to-refresh
Auto-fill where possible
✅ Final Result
This project demonstrates:
Real-world product thinking
Strong frontend engineering
Scalable architecture
Professional UI design
Practical use of APIs
Production-level flows