# FunTryp Explore - AI-Friendly Platform Information

> FunTryp Explore is a social rideshare and tourism discovery platform that connects tourists, drivers, and local storytellers with AI-powered features.

## Platform Overview

FunTryp Explore transforms travel into discovery by enabling:
- **Tourists** to book rides and explore hidden gems pinned by local storytellers
- **Drivers** to provide tours and earn competitive fares with AI-powered insights
- **Storytellers** to share location stories (photos, videos, narratives) and earn passive income when tourists visit their pins

## Core Features

### For Tourists
- Interactive map exploration with storyteller-curated locations
- **AI-powered trip planning** with personalized day-by-day itineraries
- **AI travel assistant** for real-time recommendations and support
- **Smart fare predictions** with optimal booking time suggestions
- **AI review summaries** for quick insights on destinations
- **Smart search** with AI-powered personalized suggestions
- Ride booking with fare estimation and real-time tracking
- Social features: follow storytellers, save locations, write reviews
- Trip collaboration with group chat and shared itineraries
- Safety features: SOS button, emergency contacts, location sharing

### For Drivers
- Flexible scheduling and availability management
- **AI demand forecasting** with hotspot predictions
- **Smart earnings predictions** based on time and location
- Earnings dashboard with performance analytics
- Surge pricing and incentive zone bonuses
- Vehicle inspection and compliance management
- Rating system with passenger reviews

### For Storytellers
- Location pin creation with photos, videos, and stories
- **AI description generator** for SEO-optimized content
- **AI performance insights** with content improvement suggestions
- **Smart captions** for social media sharing
- Earnings from tourist visits (5% of ride fare)
- Tips from appreciative tourists
- Analytics dashboard tracking content performance
- Leaderboard and badge recognition

## AI Capabilities

### Smart Predictions
- Real-time fare predictions with confidence scores
- Optimal booking time recommendations
- Demand forecasting for drivers
- Hotspot identification

### Personalization Engine
- AI-powered driver matching
- Smart notification timing
- Personalized search suggestions
- Content ranking optimization

### Content Generation
- Location description auto-generation
- Review sentiment analysis and summaries
- Trip narrative creation
- Smart social media captions

### Conversational AI
- AI travel assistant for trip planning
- Voice-enabled navigation support
- Contextual recommendations
- 24/7 AI support chat

## Platform Policies

### Pricing
- Economy rides: $2.50 base + $1.20/km + $0.15/min
- Comfort rides: $4.00 base + $1.80/km + $0.25/min
- Premium rides: $8.00 base + $3.00/km + $0.40/min
- Green (eco) rides: $3.00 base + $1.40/km + $0.18/min

### Incentives
- Rider signup bonus: $15 credit
- Driver signup bonus: $100 (after 10 completed rides)
- Storyteller bonus: $25 (after first approved location)
- Referral reward: $15 for both referrer and referee

### Safety & Security
- Background checks for all drivers
- Real-time ride tracking
- Emergency SOS button
- Row-level security on all user data
- Encrypted sensitive information
- GDPR-compliant data handling

## Contact

- Website: https://funtryp.lovable.app
- Support: Available via in-app AI chat
- Email: services@funtryp.com

## Technical

- Platform: Progressive Web App (PWA)
- Backend: Supabase with Edge Functions
- AI: Lovable AI Gateway (Gemini, GPT-5)
- Offline support: Yes
- Languages: English (more coming soon)
- Accessibility: ADA compliant with customizable settings
- SEO: Full structured data, sitemap, meta tags