Commute is a smart mobility app that optimizes daily commuting by connecting solo drivers with nearby passengers heading in the same direction.
It aims to reduce city congestion, save fuel, and make everyday travel more comfortable and efficient.
Every day, thousands of people drive alone in four- or five-seater cars, while others rely on overcrowded public transport.
Commute bridges this gap by linking drivers who have spare seats with passengers who share similar routes and schedules.
The result: fewer cars on the road, lower emissions, and a smoother, more social commute experience.
- Drivers set their daily route, departure time, and arrival time.
- Passengers enter their origin and destination.
- Commute’s algorithm finds the best driver-passenger match — even if it means a slight detour for the driver.
- Both parties confirm the ride and track their trip in real-time.
- 🚘 Driver rewards: Earn points for every shared ride — redeemable for fuel, discounts, or other perks.
- 🧭 Smart route matching: Automatically pairs drivers and passengers based on route proximity and timing.
- 💬 Seamless communication: In-app messaging and notifications for coordination.
- 🧍♀️ Passenger convenience: Safer, faster, and more comfortable than public transport.
- 🌆 Eco-friendly impact: Fewer vehicles on the road means cleaner air and less congestion.
Unlike BlaBlaCar or other long-distance carpooling apps, Commute focuses on daily urban mobility.
It’s designed for in-city travel — helping commuters get to work, school, or other daily destinations efficiently.
- Frontend: Flutter
- Backend: Firebase
- APIs: Google Maps, Google Places, Geocoding, Geolocator
- Auth: Firebase Authentication (optional)
- State Management: Provider / Riverpod
- Dynamic pricing and gamified rewards
- Integration with public transport data
- Carbon footprint tracking
- Smart notifications for optimal departure times
Contributions are welcome!
If you’d like to improve the matching algorithm, UI, or backend, feel free to fork the repository and submit a pull request.
This project is licensed under the MIT License — see the LICENSE file for details.
Built with ❤️ at OpenHack by a team of developers passionate about sustainable and intelligent urban mobility.