niLOCATE Web App

The niLocate Web App is a project developed to address the challenge faced by Nairobi commuters in locating matatu bus stations along their routes. The app utilizes Django, Python, CSS, Bootstrap, and Google APIs to provide a user-friendly interface for commuters to find nearby bus stations and view available buses operating along their routes.

Features

• Google Maps Integration: Utilizes Google Maps API to display the user's location and nearby bus stations.
• Bus Station Locator: Allows users to search for nearby bus stations operating along their routes.
• Bus Information: Provides a list of available buses operating along the user's route.
• 2G Network Compatibility: Enables 2G network users to access the app's services by dialing 700 20#.

Technologies Used

• Django: Python web framework used for the backend development.
• Python: Programming language used for the backend logic.
• CSS: Styling language used for the frontend design.
• Bootstrap: Frontend framework used for responsive design.
• Google APIs: Specifically, the Google Maps API for location and mapping functionality.

Usage

To run the project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository: `git clone https://github.com/Kelvin-Wepo/niLOCATE
2. Install dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
3. Set up Google Maps API key: Replace YOUR_GOOGLE_MAPS_API_KEY in settings.py with your own API key.
4. Run the development server: python manage.py runserver

Contributors

• Kelvin Wepo - Project Lead

Acknowledgements

Special thanks to Elizabeth Mwangi and Joylizza Mwangi for their valuable input and guidance throughout the development process.

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