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README.md

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+# Route Rider API
+
+Centralized Routing Engine for Rider Assignments.
+
+## Setup
+
+1. Install dependencies:
+   ```bash
+   pip install -r requirements.txt
+   ```
+
+2. Run the application:
+   ```bash
+   python start.py
+   ```