Gira++ (unofficial app)

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About this app

Discover Lisbon on two wheels with Gira++ — a fast, community-built Gira companion for finding stations, unlocking bikes, tracking rides, and riding with more confidence around Lisboa.

🚲 KEY FEATURES

• Real-time Station Availability — See bikes and free docks across Lisbon at a glance
• Quick Bike Unlock — Reserve and unlock bikes with a smoother flow
• Community Bike Flags — Report bikes with issues and see warnings from other riders
• Healthy Bike Reports — Help clear old warnings when a bike is working again
• Multiple Accounts — Save and switch between Gira accounts more easily
• Secure Login Storage — Credentials stay protected on your device and are never stored by us
• Live Trip Tracking — Follow your active ride with elapsed time and trip status
• Ride Timer Notifications — Keep track of active trips from Android notifications
• Trip History — Review past rides and ride details
• Favorite Stations — Mark your most-used stations and spot them faster on the map
• Smart Station Predictions — See helpful station availability predictions when available
• Weather Widget — Check current riding conditions before you go
• Nearby Station Finder — Find stations around you with distance indicators
• Offline-Friendly Cache — Keep recent station data available when connection is limited
• Planned Routes and Navigation Tools — Search destinations and plan rides more smoothly
• Dark Mode and Themes — Choose a look that fits day or night riding
• Multi-language Support — Available in Portuguese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Hindi, and Chinese

🎯 WHY GIRA++?

Gira++ is built from real Lisbon cycling feedback. It focuses on speed, clarity, and everyday reliability: fewer taps, clearer station information, better ride status, and community-powered bike condition warnings.

⚠️ IMPORTANT NOTICE

• This is an independent, community-developed application
• Requires an existing Gira account from EMEL
• Not officially affiliated with EMEL, Câmara Municipal de Lisboa, or the official Gira service
• Your credentials are transmitted securely to Gira/EMEL services and are never stored by us
• Bike flags are community reports and should be used as helpful guidance, not official maintenance status

📱 PERMISSIONS EXPLAINED

• Location: To show your position and find nearby stations
• Notifications: To show ride timer and trip status alerts
• Internet: To communicate with Gira services and update station data

❤️ OPEN SOURCE

Gira++ is open-source software built for Lisbon riders. Feedback, bug reports, and contributions are welcome.

What’s new

New in v4.1.10:
- Enabled Android App Bundle density splits so Play can deliver screen-density specific image resources.
- Fixed GPS permission and foreground location reliability.
- Fixed Android ride timer notifications during active trips.
- Updated the launcher icon, splash art, and default theme colors.
- Improved favorite station contrast and location marker visibility.
- Removed unused background location services for a simpler, privacy-focused build.