Development of a travel-related mobile app to capture trip information and provide actionable mobility insights
Theme: Travel & Tourism | Category: Software
Problem Statement ID: SIH25082 | Team ID: SIH54
TRIPCHAIN is a scalable, multilingual platform designed to capture, analyze, and visualize trip-related data from travelers. Unlike traditional navigation apps, TRIPCHAIN offers seamless trip-chain detection, auto bump detection using phone sensors, and anonymized data sharing to enable smarter, safer, and data-driven transport planning across India.
Our solution bridges the gap between manual surveys and real-time mobility insights, benefiting travelers, researchers, government agencies, and tourism boards.
- Trip Detection & Logging: Automated trip segmentation and mode detection using GPS and sensor data
- Auto Bump Detection: Uses gyroscope data to identify road anomalies (potholes, speed breakers), with GPS tagging and adjustable sensitivity
- Multilingual Support: Integrated with Bhashini APIs for accessibility across India’s diverse languages
- Safety Features: SOS integration connecting users to hospitals and police in emergencies
- Privacy-First: Anonymized and encrypted data storage ensures user privacy
- Government Dashboard: Visualizations, aggregated insights, and heatmaps for planners and researchers
| Layer | Technology / Tools |
|---|---|
| Frontend | React.js |
| Backend | Node.js, Express.js |
| Database | MongoDB, Firebase |
| Sensors & Detection | Gyroscope & GPS sensors |
| Multilingual APIs | Bhashini Initiative |
| Mapping & Visualization | Leaflet.js, Mapping APIs |
| Hosting | Cloud-based (Vercel.app) |
User App (React.js) ├─ Captures GPS and gyroscope sensor data ├─ Multilingual UI powered by Bhashini APIs └─ Detects trips & auto bump events (using gyroscope + GPS)
Backend (Node.js + Express.js) ├─ Processes trip chains and bump detection events ├─ Manages SOS routing and external API integrations └─ Stores anonymized data securely in MongoDB/Firebase
Government Dashboard (Web) ├─ Aggregates & visualizes trip and bump data └─ Provides actionable insights for transport policy & planning
- For Travelers & Tourists: Smarter trip logging, safety tracking, and multilingual support
- For Researchers & Planners: Access to anonymized, reliable trip and road condition data
- For Government & Tourism Boards: Data-driven infrastructure investment and policy planning
- Future Potential: Mandating app usage in government vehicles to improve daily road data accuracy nationwide
- MVP Timeline: Functional prototype delivered within hackathon period
- Extended Roadmap: Feature-rich version planned for 3–6 months post-MVP
- Cost: Low-cost open-source tech stack, scalable cloud hosting
- Risk Mitigation: Battery optimization through sensor sampling, offline data caching, explicit user consent for GPS access
| Name | Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|---|
| Ark Agrawal | Backend Development | APIs, Databases |
| Adhish Gupta | Backend Integration & Security | Integration, Security |
| Navish Bharti | Frontend Development | React.js, UI/UX |
| Raunak Singh | Graphics & Visual Design | Posters, Dashboards |
| Kashvi Pundir | Documentation & Content | Reports, References |
| Riddhi Tanwar | Research & Testing | Case Studies, Validation |
- NATPAC travel survey reports (Kerala)
- Ministry of Road Transport & Highways reports
- Smart Cities Mission transport planning
- Bhashini Initiative (Govt. of India)
- Google Mobility Reports & Citymapper studies
- Leaflet.js and Mapping APIs
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See LICENSE for details.
“From journeys to insights, from insights to smarter planning.”