🚍 Student Transport System

A web-based transport management system designed to streamline student transportation at NUST Bulawayo.
This project provides a modern, role-based interface for administrators, drivers, and students to manage routes, schedules, and bookings efficiently.

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✨ Features

• Role-based access: Separate dashboards for Admins, Drivers, and Students.
• Route management: Create, update, and assign bus routes.
• Booking system: Students can reserve seats and view schedules.
• Driver panel: Drivers can view assigned routes and mark trip status.
• Responsive UI: Accessible on desktop and mobile devices.
• Community-focused design: Built to solve real-world transport challenges.

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🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React recommended)
• Backend: Node.js / Express
• Database: MySQL / PostgreSQL
• Version Control: Git & GitHub

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🚀 Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v16+)
• MySQL/PostgreSQL
• Git

Installation

# Clone the repository
git clone https://github.com/codedbytk/student-transport-system.git

# Navigate into the project
cd transport-system

# Install dependencies
npm install

# Start the backend server
npm run server

# Start the frontend
npm run client

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📖 Usage

• Admin: Manage routes, buses, and users.
• Driver: View assigned routes and update trip status.
• Student: Book seats, view schedules, and track buses.

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🤝 Contributing Contributions are welcome! Please fork the repository and submit a pull request with clear commit messages.

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👨‍💻 Authors

• Takudzwa (TK) – Lead Developer & Architect

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🌍 Acknowledgements

• NUST Bulawayo community for inspiration
• Open-source libraries and frameworks used in development