SECURE PRIVATE RIDE SHARING AND LOCATION TRACKING SYSTEM

ABSTRACT
The Secure Private Ride Sharing and Location Tracking System is a Flutter-based mobile application designed to
facilitate safe and private ride-sharing experiences with real-time location tracking and emergency alert
capabilities. Integrated with Firebase for authentication and data storage, the app allows users to sign up, log in,
and plan trips by specifying start and destination locations, travel dates, passenger types, and vehicle preferences.
Utilizing the OpenRouteService API for route planning and Nominate for geocoding, the system displays routes
on an interactive map powered by Flutter Map. Users can share live locations with approved contacts, join trips
created by others, and view shared locations on a map. An SOS feature enables users to send emergency email
alerts with their current location and trip details via Gmail's SMTP server, with periodic updates during active
alerts. The app ensures user privacy through approved user checks and secure location-sharing controls, offering
a user-friendly interface with customizable themes and real-time notifications, enhancing safety and connectivity
for private ride-sharing communities.

Keywords:
Ride Sharing, Flutter, Firebase, Location Tracking, SOS Alert, OpenRouteService, Real
Time Notifications