Day 6 – Build a Fixed Transport Route & Fare Reference System in Python

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Source: https://github.com/kinspire-cyber/30DaysOfPythonProjects/commit/2e21fa24771454628190ef711b633f9cc90f4039

🚀 What I Built — A Fixed Transport Route & Fare Reference System (Nigeria)

For Day 6 of the #30DaysOfPythonProjects challenge, I created a simple yet powerful Python script that stores immutable transport routes and fares using tuples. This helps commuters refer to fixed prices on common Nigerian routes — tackling the problem of arbitrary fare increases and lack of transparency.

🧠 Why This Matters

In cities like Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt, public transport commuters often struggle with inconsistent fare pricing because:

Drivers change fares arbitrarily
Passengers lack any fixed reference
Everyday riders (students, civil servants, commuters) are affected

This system gives one source of truth for route pricing, making it easier to stay fair and informed.

🗺️ How It Works

The core idea is to use Python tuples, which are immutable — meaning they can’t be accidentally changed once defined. This is perfect for storing fixed route data that shouldn’t be modified casually.

📌 Key Concepts Used

Tuples
Tuple indexing
Nested tuples
Tuple unpacking
len() function
Clean formatted printing

Tuples help ensure the route and fare data stays fixed and consistent throughout the program. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

🧱 Project Code (Simplified)

Here’s a core part of the implementation:


python
routes = (
    ("Ojota", "Yaba", 500),
    ("CMS", "Lekki", 700),
    ("Wuse", "Garki", 300),
    ("Airport", "Ikeja", 1500)
)

print("\nAVAILABLE TRANSPORT ROUTES")
print("---------------------------")

for route in routes:
    start, end, fare = route
    print(f"{start} → {end} : ₦{fare}")

print("\nTotal Routes Available:", len(routes))