TicketNavigator: Digitalizing Lake Kivu Travel
Lake Kivu is a vital transport artery, yet booking a seat on a boat has traditionally been a manual, time-consuming process. TicketNavigator digitalizes this experience with a modern web and mobile platform.
⛴️ Seamless Booking Experience
TicketNavigator provides a unified interface for:
- Passenger Bookings: Search routes, select ships, and choose ticket classes (Standard, VIP).
- Digital Tickets: QR-code based ticketing for fast boarding verification.
- Payment Integration: Secure transaction handling for multi-company boat operators.
⚙️ Under the Hood
- Backend: Node.js & Express powering a robust API.
- Database: PostgreSQL for handling high-concurrency booking requests.
- Admin Panel: Specialized dashboards for boat companies to manage schedules, passenger manifests, and revenue.
- PWA Ready: Designed to work as a mobile app for travelers on the go.
This project significantly reduces queues at ports and provides boat operators with real-time data on their operations.
