OnWay is a full-stack, production-grade smart ride-sharing platform built to modernize urban transportation in Bangladesh. It connects passengers with nearby drivers in real time, offering a seamless, safe, and affordable travel experience — all from a single web application.
Traditional ride-sharing solutions often lack transparency, real-time communication, and intelligent pricing. OnWay addresses these gaps by combining live GPS tracking, AI-powered driver matching, weather-based dynamic pricing, and secure digital payments into one unified platform.
Whether you're a daily commuter or a driver looking to earn, OnWay delivers a premium experience with enterprise-level reliability.
| # | Feature | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smart Ride Booking | Passengers can instantly request rides with pickup/drop-off location selection and real-time driver matching |
| 2 | Real-Time GPS Tracking | Live map tracking of driver location during the ride using Socket.io and GPS integration |
| 3 | Dynamic Fare Estimation | Intelligent fare calculation based on distance, ride type, surge multiplier, and weather conditions |
| 4 | In-App Call & Chat | Seamless communication between passengers and drivers without sharing personal numbers |
| 5 | Digital Payment (SSLCommerz) | Secure online payment gateway integration supporting bKash, Nagad, Upay, and bank cards |
| 6 | Ride History & Invoice | Passengers can view all past rides, download PDF invoices, and track spending |
| 7 | Safety Features (SOS) | One-tap emergency alert system that notifies authorities and trusted contacts |
| 8 | Real-Time Driver Matching | Smart algorithm that matches passengers with the nearest available and verified driver |
| 9 | Face Verification | AI-powered face recognition to verify driver identity before each ride |
| 10 | Driving License Extraction | Automated extraction of driver information from license documents using AI/OCR |
| 11 | Traffic Monitoring | Real-time road traffic data integration to optimize routes and pricing |
| 12 | KYC Verification | Full identity verification pipeline for drivers including document and face validation |
| 13 | Item Recovery | Lost item reporting system with status tracking and recovery coordination |
| 14 | OTP Verification | Secure one-time password authentication for login and signup flows |
| 15 | Driver Rating & Review | Post-ride rating and review system to maintain driver quality standards |
| 16 | Promo Code & Discounts | Promotional code system with configurable discount rules for passengers |
| 17 | AI Chatbot | Intelligent conversational support bot to assist users with queries and issues |
| 18 | Newsletter | Email subscription system for platform updates, offers, and announcements |
| 19 | Demand Prediction | Data-driven ride demand forecasting to optimize driver availability |
| 20 | Dynamic Pricing (Weather-Based) | Automatic fare adjustment based on real-time weather conditions and demand |
Each feature was owned and developed by a dedicated team member from DevVibe.
| Feature | Description | Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Ride Booking (Instant Request) | Users can instantly request rides | Minhaj |
| Real-Time GPS Tracking | Live tracking of rides using GPS | Minhaj |
| Fare Estimation | Estimated ride cost before booking | Minhaj |
| Newsletter | Email subscription system | Minhaj |
| In-App Call & Chat | Communication between rider and driver | Shourov |
| OTP Verification | Secure login/signup with OTP | Shourov |
| Promo Code & Discounts | Offers and discount system | Shourov |
| AI Chatbot | AI-powered user support chatbot | Shourov |
| Digital Payment (SSLCommerz) | Secure online payment integration | Zubaer |
| Safety Features (SOS) | Emergency alert system for users | Zubaer |
| Traffic Monitoring | Road traffic status handling system | Zubaer |
| Driver Rating & Review | Rating system for drivers | Zubaer |
| Ride History & Invoice | Users can view past rides and invoices | Isthiak |
| Item Recovery | Lost item reporting and recovery system | Isthiak |
| Demand Prediction | Predict ride demand using data | Isthiak |
| Dynamic Pricing (Weather-Based) | Pricing changes based on weather conditions | Isthiak |
| Real-Time Driver Matching | Smart driver allocation system | Zarif |
| Face Verification | Identity verification using face recognition | Zarif |
| Driving License Extraction | Extract driver info using AI/parsing tools | Zarif |
| KYC Verification | User identity verification system | Zarif |
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Next.js 15 | React framework with App Router |
| React | Component-based UI library |
| Tailwind CSS | Utility-first CSS framework |
| Framer Motion | Animations and transitions |
| Socket.io Client | Real-time communication |
| Recharts | Data visualization and charts |
| Leaflet / React-Leaflet | Interactive maps and GPS tracking |
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Node.js | JavaScript runtime environment |
| Express.js | RESTful API framework |
| Socket.io | Real-time bidirectional communication |
| MongoDB Atlas | Cloud NoSQL database |
| NextAuth.js | Authentication (Google, GitHub, Credentials) |
| SSLCommerz | Payment gateway integration |
| Cloudinary | Image and file storage |
| JWT | Secure token-based authorization |
| Technology | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Vercel | Frontend deployment |
| Render | Backend deployment |
| GitHub | Version control and collaboration |
| Postman | API testing |
UI screenshots will be added here after final deployment.
| Page | Preview |
|---|---|
| 🏠 Home / Landing Page | ./assets/screenshots/home.png |
| 🗺️ Ride Booking Page | ./assets/screenshots/booking.png |
| 🚗 Active Ride Tracking | ./assets/screenshots/tracking.png |
| 📊 Passenger Dashboard | ./assets/screenshots/passenger-dashboard.png |
| 🛡️ Driver Dashboard | ./assets/screenshots/driver-dashboard.png |
| 🔧 Admin Dashboard | ./assets/screenshots/admin-dashboard.png |
| 💳 Payment Page | ./assets/screenshots/payment.png |
- Node.js
v18+ - npm or yarn
- MongoDB Atlas account
- Git
git clone https://github.com/Zarif207/OnWay.git
cd onwaycd on-way
npm installcd ../backend
npm installcd ../socket-server
npm installSee the Environment Variables section below.
Frontend (Next.js):
cd on-way
npm run dev
# Runs on http://localhost:3000Backend (Express API):
cd backend
npm run dev
# Runs on http://localhost:5000Socket Server:
cd socket-server
npm run dev
# Runs on http://localhost:4001# Authentication
AUTH_URL=http://localhost:3000
AUTH_SECRET=your_auth_secret_here
# OAuth Providers
AUTH_GOOGLE_ID=your_google_client_id
AUTH_GOOGLE_SECRET=your_google_client_secret
AUTH_GITHUB_ID=your_github_client_id
AUTH_GITHUB_SECRET=your_github_client_secret
# Backend API
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=http://localhost:5000/api
# Socket Server
NEXT_PUBLIC_SOCKET_URL=http://localhost:4001
# Cloudinary
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_CLOUD_NAME=your_cloud_name
NEXT_PUBLIC_CLOUDINARY_PRESET=your_upload_preset
# External APIs
NEXT_PUBLIC_WEATHER_API_KEY=your_openweather_api_key
NEXT_PUBLIC_TOMTOM_API_KEY=your_tomtom_api_key# Database
MONGODB_URI=mongodb+srv://<username>:<password>@cluster.mongodb.net/onWayDB
# Server
PORT=5000
NODE_ENV=development
# URLs
FRONTEND_URL=http://localhost:3000
BACKEND_URL=http://localhost:5000
SOCKET_URL=http://localhost:4001
# Payment Gateway (SSLCommerz)
SSLCOMMERZ_STORE_ID=your_store_id
SSLCOMMERZ_STORE_PASSWORD=your_store_password
SSLCOMMERZ_IS_LIVE=false
# Email (Gmail SMTP)
GMAIL_USER=your_email@gmail.com
GMAIL_APP_PASSWORD=your_app_password
⚠️ Never commit real credentials to version control. Add.envand.env.localto your.gitignore.
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| 🌍 Live Site | https://onway.vercel.app |
| 💻 Frontend Repository | github.com/devvibe/onway-frontend |
| ⚙️ Backend Repository | github.com/devvibe/onway-backend |
DevVibe is a team of five passionate full-stack developers united by a shared vision — to build technology that solves real-world problems. OnWay is our flagship project, developed as a collaborative effort combining expertise in frontend engineering, backend architecture, real-time systems, AI integration, and payment infrastructure.
| Member | Role | Focus Area |
|---|---|---|
| Minhaj | MERN Stack Developer | Ride Booking, GPS, Fare Engine, Newsletter |
| Shourov | MERN Stack Developer | Chat, OTP, Promo Codes, AI Chatbot |
| Zubaer | Full-Stack Developer | Payments, SOS, Traffic, Driver Ratings |
| Isthiak | Frontend Developer | Ride History, Item Recovery, Demand & Pricing |
| Zarif | Full-Stack Developer | Driver Matching, Face & KYC Verification, License OCR |
We have an ambitious roadmap for OnWay's next phase:
- 🤖 AI-Powered Route Optimization — Machine learning models to suggest the fastest and most fuel-efficient routes in real time
- 📱 Native Mobile App — React Native application for iOS and Android with full feature parity
- 🌍 Multi-City Expansion — Scalable architecture to support operations across multiple cities and regions
- 📊 Advanced Analytics Dashboard — Deeper insights for admins including heatmaps, revenue forecasting, and driver performance metrics
- 🔋 EV Driver Support — Integration with electric vehicle charging station data for eco-friendly rides
- 🧠 Predictive Demand Engine — Enhanced ML model for surge pricing and driver positioning based on historical patterns
- 🔒 Enhanced Security — End-to-end encryption for all communications and biometric authentication
- ⚡ Performance Optimization — Edge caching, CDN integration, and database query optimization for sub-100ms response times
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Built with ❤️ by Team DevVibe
OnWay — Connecting people, one ride at a time.