DPool - Ride Sharing for Dickinson College

🚗 DPool is a ride-sharing platform designed for Dickinson College students to coordinate carpooling efficiently.

🚀 Features

• 📍 Find & Offer Rides – Users can post or search for available rides.
• 🗺️ Google Maps Integration – View and plan routes conveniently.
• 🕒 Real-time Updates – Stay informed on ride availability and schedules.
• 🔒 Secure Authentication – Uses Clerk for authentication & authorization.
• 🗄️ Database Management – Powered by Supabase for real-time data handling.

🛠️ Tech Stack

• Frontend: Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui
• Backend: Node.js, Supabase
• Authentication: Clerk
• Hosting: Vercel

📦 Installation & Setup

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone [https://github.com/dickinsonsustainability/dpool.git](https://github.com/dickinsonsustainability/dpool.git)
   cd carpool-app

2. Install dependencies:

   npm install

3. Set up environment variables (Create a .env.local file and add Supabase & Clerk keys):

   NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_URL=your_supabase_url
   NEXT_PUBLIC_SUPABASE_ANON_KEY=your_supabase_anon_key
   NEXT_PUBLIC_CLERK_FRONTEND_API=your_clerk_frontend_api
   CLERK_SECRET_KEY=your_clerk_secret_key
   

4. Run the development server:

   npm run dev

5. Open in browser:
   Visit http://localhost:3000 to view the app.

📝 How to Use

1. Sign up/log in with your Dickinson College email.
2. Post a ride with details like pickup/drop-off location, date and time, available seats, price, and message.
3. Search for rides that match your schedule and request to join.
4. Coordinate with the driver through email.

🔧 Future Improvements

• ✅ Ride confirmation system
• ✅ Ride history and user ratings

📜 License

MIT License.

🤝 Contributing

We welcome contributions! Open an issue or submit a pull request.

📬 Contact

For questions or suggestions, reach out at vuthutrang801@gmail.com.