workBackend & Admin Developer

KidsCab – School Transport App

Mobile application for booking and tracking school children's transport, with real-time GPS tracking, parent notifications, and driver management.

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100+

routes

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1k+

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check_circleLive GPS tracking with under 1-second location update latency

check_circleServed 1,000+ parents across 100+ school routes

check_circleEliminated all phone-based driver dispatch — 100% digital booking and scheduling

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The Challenge

Parents had no visibility into their children's school transport. Schools managed drivers via phone calls, often with no real-time tracking, no digital payment flow, and no automated alerts for delays or route deviations.

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The Solution

Built a React Native app for parents and drivers, a Node.js/Express backend for API and business logic, and an admin web frontend for school operators. Socket.IO emits live GPS coordinates from the driver's device to parents' screens. Stripe handles monthly subscription billing. Nodemailer sends automated pickup/drop-off confirmation emails.

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{# Architecture Overview}
React Native (parents + drivers) → Node.js/Express API → MongoDB via Mongoose → Socket.IO live GPS → Stripe subscription billing → Nodemailer alerts

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