Alfredbis29/Enhanced-Travel-Booking-Platform.
Domain:
mobilityRecord type:
software
Creator:
Alf
Host:
Twende (Swahili for "Let's Go!") - A modern, full-stack travel booking platform with AI-powered search capabilities, built for the East African market.
# 🚌 Twende - AI-Enhanced Travel Booking Platform
**Twende** (Swahili for "Let's Go!") - A modern, full-stack travel booking platform with AI-powered search capabilities, built for the East African market.
## 🎨 Brand Identity
| Element | Value |
|---------|-------|
| **Name** | Twende |
| **Meaning** | "Let's Go!" in Swahili |
| **Primary Color** | Skyblue (#0ea5e9) |
| **Accent Color** | Maroon (#991b1b) |
| **Theme** | Dark with skyblue/maroon accents |
## 🌍 Coverage
| Country | Flag | Major Cities |
|---------|------|--------------|
| Kenya | 🇰🇪 | Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret |
| Uganda | 🇺🇬 | Kampala, Jinja, Mbarara, Entebbe |
| Rwanda | 🇷🇼 | Kigali, Butare, Gisenyi |
| Congo (DRC) | 🇨🇩 | Goma, Bukavu, Kinshasa |
| Tanzania | 🇹🇿 | Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza |
## ✨ Features
### 🤖 AI-Powered Search
- Natural language queries (e.g., "Find me the cheapest bus to Kampala tomorrow")
- Smart parameter extraction from conversational input
- OpenAI GPT integration for query understanding
### 🔍 Travel Search System
- Search buses across East Africa (Safirio API integration)
- Cross-border routes (Kenya-Uganda, Uganda-Rwanda, Rwanda-Congo)
- Advanced filters (date, price range, destination, origin)
- Sort by price, departure time, duration, or rating
- Pagination and loading states
### 📋 Booking Flow
- Step-by-step booking (Select → Review → Confirm)
- Seat selection with availability tracking
- Booking reference generation
- Multi-currency support (KES, UGX, RWF, USD)
### 🔐 Authentication
- JWT-based authentication
- User registration and login
- Profile management
### 💳 Payment System
Secure multi-provider payment integration:
| Provider | Type | Countries | Currency |
|----------|------|-----------|----------|
| **M-Pesa** | Mobile Money | Kenya, Tanzania | KES, TZS |
| **MTN MoMo** | Mobile Money | Uganda, Rwanda | UGX, RWF |
| **Airtel Money** | Mobile Money | Congo, Uganda | CDF, UGX |
| **PayPal** | Digital Wallet | All | USD |
| **Visa** …