# Companero
> Companero is a free, open-source ridesharing platform that operates through Telegram with zero commission fees for drivers and passengers. It connects people in communities worldwide — especially small cities and rural areas underserved by commercial taxi apps — without requiring personal data or platform fees.

## Key Pages
- [Home](https://companero.io/): Platform overview, features, global coverage map, and how to get started
- [About](https://companero.io/about): The founding story, FAQ, and information about the creator

## Key Facts
- Zero commission fees — no charges for drivers or passengers
- Anonymous ride coordination — no personal data required from users
- Operates as a Telegram bot: https://t.me/CompaneroBot
- Supports six languages: English, Spanish, Ukrainian, Portuguese, French, and German
- Active drivers within 25 km radius receive immediate ride requests; 125 km radius for scheduled rides
- Automatic price suggestion based on distance
- Founded by Maksym Kopytovskyi in Ukraine after commercial apps failed to serve smaller cities
- Full source code publicly available on GitHub: https://github.com/kopytovskiy/companero-bot
- Open-source license — any community can adapt the platform for local use

## Community & Support
- Telegram updates channel: https://t.me/CompaneroUpdates
- Telegram community chat: https://t.me/CompaneroChat
- Support: https://t.me/CompaneroSupport
- GitHub: https://github.com/kopytovskiy/companero-bot