Fairfare

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Inspiration

The first question that was asked when brainstorming ideas was "What is a challenge we go through?" We're very passionate about improving infrastructure to make it more accessible and affordable to individuals. Especially as Gen-Z students, we prioritize affordability. Enter "Fairfare!"

What it does

We wanted to create a local hub for individuals looking for the most affordable transportation options to get from one place to another. Users can input their departing point and arrival point. Then, results will find and bring together the cheapest options including: scooters, bikes, buses and cabs. It ranks the options from cheapest to expensive. Users can select their preferred mode of transportation based on the estimated price the see and they will be redirected to the official website (example: Uber) to make their final payment!

How we built it

Languages: Python, TypeScript Frameworks: React, Flask Platforms: Render, Docker Cloud Services: MongoDB Atlas Databases: MongoDB Other: Tailwind CSS, Figma (design planning and prototype)

Challenges we ran into

We had a hard time accessing the Uber API.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We are proud of 3 main things:

Getting pretty accurate Uber pricing
Adding last minute front-end changes
Being able to plan and execute without rushing till deadline :)

What we learned

MongoDB and UX/UI and Human-Centered Design Principles

What's next for Fairfare

Based on scalability, we hope to expand Fairfare's broader service offerings to a more national, and even, international level, to include flights, trains, etc.