Software Architecture & Design Assignment

Abokabot (አቦካቦት)

Bahir Dar Transport Ticketing System

A smart digital public transport ticketing platform designed for Bahir Dar City. Abokabot integrates with Menged to enable contactless fare payment through tap or swipe cards, delivering faster boarding, improved time efficiency, ease of use, and secure transactions across all city routes.

Core Capabilities

Why Abokabot?

Designed to modernize Bahir Dar's public transport with digital-first infrastructure.

Contactless Payment

Tap or swipe cards for seamless, hygienic fare payment via Menged integration.

Faster Boarding

Eliminate cash queues. Passengers board instantly with validated digital tickets.

Time Efficiency

Reduce dwell time at stops, optimizing route schedules across Bahir Dar.

Secure Transactions

End-to-end encrypted payment flow with tamper-proof transaction records.

Route Selection

Browse and select from all active routes with real-time availability display.

Digital Tickets

Purchase, store, and validate tickets entirely on your device — no paper needed.

Integration

Powered by Menged

Menged is Bahir Dar's unified transit card infrastructure. Abokabot communicates directly with Menged servers to validate cards in real-time, deduct fares, and synchronize transaction ledgers. This integration ensures a single card works across all participating transport lines without cash exchange.

  • Real-time card balance validation
  • Automatic fare deduction on tap
  • Unified transaction history across operators
  • Offline tolerance with sync-on-reconnect
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