RutaLink Driver

RutaLink Driver is a professional fleet management and real-time tracking app designed for charter bus operators, drivers, and event coordinators. Key Features: • Real-time GPS tracking with live location updates (5-sec intervals) • Wake Lock technology — keeps screen on while tracking active • Coordinator meetup point management — drop pins, drag to adjust meeting locations • Boarding counter — track passenger load in real-time (coordinator view) • Live map with bus location, coordinator flag, and meetup markers • Status messaging — broadcast pre-canned updates to all passengers at once • Bilingual support — English and Spanish (Spanish default, toggle available) • Offline graceful degradation — cached map tiles + last-known location display • Zero authentication needed for passengers — access via tracking link + QR code • PWA-ready — installable on home screen, works without app store Perfect for: - Large sporting events (stadiums, festivals, concerts) - Group tours and excursions - Airport shuttles and corporate transport - School and church charters - Field trip coordination How it works: 1. Ops creates a tracking session for an event 2. Driver opens tracking link → allows location access → live tracking begins 3. Coordinator marks meetup point and runs boarding counter 4. Passengers open a simple web link — no download needed — to see bus location and coordinator beacon 5. All updates sync in real-time via secure WebSocket connection Security & Privacy: - Encrypted WebSocket connections (HTTPS only) - No passenger GPS collection in MVP - Tokens are auto-expiring and revocable - Rate-limited public endpoints - Minimal data retention (7-30 days post-event) Technical Details: - Built on Socket.IO for sub-second location updates - MapLibre GL JS for beautiful, offline-capable maps - Service worker caching for seamless offline operation - Battery-efficient GPS polling (standard Geolocation API) Whether you're managing a World Cup charter fleet or coordinating a school field trip, RutaLink Driver ensures drivers, coordinators, and passengers stay in sync.