BrightToughson/trotroApp---myTroskiGo

This repo contains my final year project, this project is an Expo app used by commuters to navigate through Accra using Ghanaian's public transport vehicles known as trotro. # TrotroApp 🚌💨 **TrotroApp** is a high-performance React Native application designed for efficient smart city commuting. It provides real-time routing, community-driven updates, and a seamless travel experience for commuters. ## ✨ Features ### 📍 Real-Time Routing & Navigation - **Dynamic Route Calculation**: Uses OSRM (Open Source Routing Machine) to calculate the best paths for driving, walking, or cycling. - **Live Location Tracking**: Continuously tracks the user's position to guide them through their journey. - **Bus Stop Integration**: Automatically finds and displays the nearest bus stops along your route. ### 🕒 Ride History & Smart Re-Search - **Journey Logs**: Automatically saves completed trips with origins, destinations, price estimates, and duration. - **"Search Again"**: Re-initiate previous searches instantly. The app stores geographic coordinates for historical rides to ensure precise route re-calculation without manual input. ### 🔔 Community Notifications & Updates - **Latest Updates Swiper**: Fixed news items and dynamic community reports displayed directly on the Home screen. - **Unread Indicators**: Visual "blue dot" notifications for new community posts and news updates. - **Auto-Expiry**: Community reports are automatically removed after 24 hours to keep information fresh and relevant. - **Manual Management**: Users can delete their own reports with a confirmation safety check. ## 🚀 Performance Optimizations To ensure a smooth experience even on lower-end devices: - **Intelligent Caching**: Implemented in-memory caching for OSRM routes and bus stop lookups to minimize API latency and data usage. - **Adaptive Re-calculation**: The app uses a 200m movement threshold for route refreshes, preventing excessive battery drain and unnecessary API calls. - **Optimized UI**: Efficient state management and flat list rendering for history and notifications. ## 🛡️ Security & Privacy We prioritize a respectful and secure community: - **Privacy Po …