CodeLabWithOsman/TrotroConnect

Live trotro tracking. See real-time location & official GPRTU fares. Transforming Ghana's informal transit. # 🚐 Trotro Connect **Real-Time Intelligence for Ghana's ₵6.4 Billion Transport Network** > Making every commute in Africa predictable, efficient, and respectful of people's time. Try Live Demo | Report Bug | Request Feature --- ## 📖 Table of Contents - The Problem - The Solution - Live Demo - Features - Technology Stack - Getting Started - Market Opportunity - Roadmap - Contributing - Research & Validation - License - Contact --- ## 🎯 The Problem Every day, **3.5 million trotro trips** happen in Greater Accra with: - ❌ **Zero real-time tracking** - Passengers wait blindly - ❌ **No arrival time estimates** - Could be 5 minutes or 50 minutes - ❌ **No fare transparency** - Frequent disputes and overcharging - ⏱️ **20-45 minute average wait times** with no information **70% of urban commuters** depend on this system. **0%** have visibility into when their trotro will arrive. ### The Cost | Passengers | Drivers | |------------|---------| | ⏱️ 2-3 hours wasted daily | ⛽ ₵900/month wasted fuel | | 😰 Stress & uncertainty | 🔄 Inefficient routing | | 📚 Students miss classes | 💸 Lost revenue potential | | 👔 Workers late to jobs | 😓 14+ hour work days | > *"I spend 3 hours daily just waiting and guessing. Nobody knows when the trotro will come."* > — Ama, Daily Commuter, Madina Station (Survey respondent, Jan 2026) --- ## ✨ The Solution Trotro Connect brings **Uber-level transparency** to Ghana's existing trotro network—without disrupting drivers or replacing the system. ### Core Features #### 📍 Real-Time GPS Tracking - See your trotro approaching **live on the map** - 30-second location updates - Accurate **ETA calculations** - Works on any smartphone browser #### 💰 GPRTU Fare Calculator - **Official May 2025 approved fares** - No more fare disputes - Transparent pricing for every route - GPRTU-verified accuracy #### 🗺️ Interactive Map - Street view and satellite view toggle - Live driver locations - Passenger location marker - Route visualization --- …