ProZigzagBus : Online Multi Vendor Bus Ticket Booking App & Reservation System Flutter Solution

✨ Key Features

• Multi-Vendor Bus Management: Operators/vendors can register, list routes, buses, fare types and schedules in one shared system. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Real-Time Seat Reservation & Layouts: Live seat-map selection, availability updates and multi-layout support (e.g., sitting/berth) for buses. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Cross-Platform Apps (Android & iOS): Built in Flutter for a unified code-base; customer app, driver/agent apps (depending on version) included. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
• Admin & Vendor Dashboards: Web-based panels (PHP backend) for master admin to manage vendors, routes, buses, bookings, payments and analytics. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
• Secure Online Payments: Integration with popular payment gateways (ex: Stripe, Razorpay, Flutterwave) for ticket purchase. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
• Customer Profiles & Booking History: Users can view past bookings, manage cancellations/changes (within rules) and access e-tickets. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Advanced Routing & Filters: Search by origin, destination, date/time, price, operator; compare options easily. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Dynamic Map & Location Support: Recent versions support configurable Google Maps API keys, sub-location pickup points and parcel/luggage modules. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Parcel / Luggage Module (Optional): Some versions include parcel booking along with ticket booking, enabling travel + cargo services. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

⚙️ Technical Stack

• Mobile Frontend: Flutter (Dart) – Single codebase targeting Android and iOS platforms. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• Backend Web Panel: PHP script (likely Laravel or similar) for admin/vendor dashboards, API handling. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
• Database: MySQL for users, bookings, routes, buses, operators, payments. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
• Server Requirements: Linux-based hosting (Ubuntu/CentOS), Web server (Apache/Nginx), PHP 7.x/8.x, Composer (for backend dependencies), Flutter SDK (for mobile builds) – latest versions referenced (Flutter 3.32.0 & Java 21 in update notes). :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
• APIs & Integrations: Payment gateways, Google Maps/Geolocation, vendor management APIs, possibly push notification services for traveler/driver apps. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}

🧩 Installation Guide

1. Server & Hosting Setup: Provision a Linux VPS or shared hosting with PHP 7.4+/8.x, MySQL/MariaDB, Web server and SSL certificate.
2. Upload Backend Files: Extract the PHP backend package to your server’s web-root (e.g., `/var/www/html/`).
3. Database Configuration: Create a MySQL database, then open the backend environment file (e.g., `.env`) and set database credentials, app URL, mail settings.
4. Install Dependencies: If backend uses Composer, run `composer install`, set permissions on storage/cache folders, then run any migration commands (if included) or import SQL schema.
5. Configure Mobile Apps: Open the Flutter project(s), update the API endpoint to point to your backend URL, configure Firebase/Push notifications if required, build for Android & iOS.
6. Payment Gateway & Map Key Setup: In admin panel add your payment gateway credentials (Stripe/Razorpay/Flutterwave) and set Google Maps API key(s) for routing and location features. :contentReference[oaicite:16]{index=16}
7. Vendor/Operator Setup: In admin panel create vendor profiles/operators, add bus fleets, define routes, seating layouts, fares, schedule timings.
8. Testing & Launch: Perform tests—ticket booking from customer app, seat selection, payment processing, vendor booking acceptance, e-ticket generation. Then deploy to production (App Store/Google Play) and go live.

📦 Deliverables

• Full mobile source code in Flutter for customer, agent/driver (if included) apps (Android & iOS). :contentReference[oaicite:17]{index=17}
• Backend system (PHP) including Admin Panel and Vendor/Operator Panel. :contentReference[oaicite:18]{index=18}
• Database schema (MySQL) and sample data for routes, buses, operators. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
• Documentation for installation, configuration, update instructions. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}

📱 Supported Platforms

• Mobile Apps: Android and iOS (via Flutter) — customers, agents/drivers. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
• Web Panels: Admin and vendor dashboards compatible with modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge). :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
• Server OS: Linux (Ubuntu, CentOS) recommended; shared hosting may be used if requirements are met. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}

🧠 Notes

• License Type: The product is distributed under the GPL (GNU General Public License) allowing full access to source code, modifications and redistribution under GPL terms. :contentReference[oaicite:24]{index=24}
• Customization Tips:
  • Rebrand the mobile apps and web panels with your logos, color schemes, domain names.
  • Customize seating layouts (upper/lower berth, luxury coach) via backend panel for varied bus types. :contentReference[oaicite:25]{index=25}
  • Add additional vendor-commission logic or integrate with external CRM/ERP for operator partners.
  • Enable or disable optional modules such as parcel/luggage bookings depending on your business model.
  • Ensure compliance with regional transportation regulations (e.g., e-ticketing laws, cancellation policies, GST/VAT rules) when launching in new markets.
• SEO & Business Assurance: While the main product focuses on apps and backend operations, you can build a marketing landing page, content pages about bus routes or service coverage, blog posts around “bus ticket booking app”, “multi-vendor bus platform” and support organic search growth for your brand.
• Experience & Real-World Relevance: As bus travel booking platforms and aggregator systems become more prevalent, ProZigzagBus offers a turnkey solution aligning with the real-world needs of transportation networks, vendor aggregation and digital ticketing. :contentReference[oaicite:26]{index=26}

👨‍💻 Original Developer Credit

The original commercial version of ProZigzagBus – Online Multi-Vendor Bus Ticket Booking App & Reservation System Flutter Solution is available on CodeCanyon under item ID 50309193, developed by cscode_tech. :contentReference[oaicite:28]{index=28}

🔒 Disclaimer

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