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

Source: Dev.to | Jan 09, 2026 (UTC)

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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))

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