CarShare

CarShare

Inspiration

Introducing CarBuddy, the Tinder for carpooling, a revolutionary solution designed to combat the detrimental impact of traffic on greenhouse gas emissions, particularly in Montreal where 40% of such emissions originate from traffic. By fostering a 50% reduction in individual car commutes to work, CarBuddy aims to significantly enhance air quality and address the theme of "mobility." Our mission is to discourage solo car usage and encourage collective transport for a sustainable future.

What it does

In our pursuit of creating the sustainable city of tomorrow, we faced challenges that led us to employ the MERN stack. Utilizing MongoDB Atlas for backend database storage in the cloud ensures data safety. Express.js facilitates seamless communication between the frontend and backend, while React.js enhances modularity in the frontend. Node.js provides a robust backend. Despite the challenges, our team persevered, exemplified by the tireless efforts captured in photos of a fatigued Louis and myself.

How we built it

Moving forward, our project has the potential to drive sustainable development with its economic viability, offering a cost-free experience to users while saving them money. With a strong argument for being carbon negative, CarBuddy also promotes socialization, strengthening community ties.

Challenges we ran into

While the current state of our product is operational, there's room for enhancement. Future iterations may include safety features akin to Uber's safety controller for initial meetings between carpool participants, addressing concerns about personal safety. Additionally, refining the selection algorithm to align more closely with user preferences is a key avenue for improvement.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

Inspired by the need for a greener and more connected future, CarBuddy stands at the intersection of environmental consciousness and community building. What started as a vision to combat traffic emissions in Montreal has evolved into a technologically advanced solution utilizing the MERN stack. Challenges only fueled our determination, and our pride lies in the operational product that aims to reduce individual car commutes by 50%, contributing to a sustainable future.

What we learned

What's next for CarBuddy? Our journey continues with a focus on user safety, incorporating features like Uber's safety controller for initial meetings. Additionally, we plan to refine our selection algorithm, ensuring a more personalized experience for users. Stay tuned for a demonstration of our functional product, paving the way for a greener and more connected future.