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Bus Tracking System using Mobile GPS

Technology
2024 International Conference on Inventive Computation Technologies (ICICT) | 979-8-3503-5929-9/24/$31.00 ©2024 IEEE | DOI: 10.1109/ICICT60155.2024.10544750

Jayaraam. S P Jayakumar. D B.Sandhiya

Department of Computer Science and Department of Computer Science and Assistant Professor,
Engineering(CSE), Engineering(CSE), Department of Computer Science and
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Sathyabama Institute of Science and Engineering(CSE),
Technology, Technology, Sathyabama Institute of Science and
Chennai, India Chennai, India Technology,
[email protected] [email protected] Chennai, India
[email protected]
M.Vanathi J.Karthika
Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor,
Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science
and Engineering(CSE), and Engineering(CSE),
Sathyabama Institute of Science and Sathyabama Institute of Science and
Technology, Technology,
Chennai, India Chennai, India
[email protected] [email protected]

Abstract— This research work introduces a cost-effective Bus Satellites and cellular towers. The system consistently gathers
Tracking System that eliminates the need for expensive GPS location data from the mobile GPS devices of drivers in each
devices in buses. Instead, it harnesses the GPS capabilities of vehicle, subsequently transmitting this data to a secure web-
drivers' mobile devices for real-time bus location tracking. The based platform. This information is then utilized to
system comprises two modules one is designed for user dynamically monitor the real-time location of each bus. It
application for users and the other is a driver application for explores how such systems provide vital data such as bus
drivers. Users can access the system via any web browser, routes, stops, and real-time location to students and parents,
providing vital information on bus numbers, routes, and stops. enhancing predictability and reliability.
In a transportation landscape where bus locations often remain
uncertain, this solution addresses this issue by precisely fetching II. LITERATURE REVIEW
real-time bus locations from drivers' mobile GPS. It transforms
the user experience, facilitating efficient journey planning. The
user-friendly interfaces ensure accessibility, offering a A system in reference [1], is a Bus Tracking System, This
dependable and cost-effective transportation information system operates on a GPS-based tracking system, utilizing
platform. This innovative approach offers an optimal solution ReactJS for application development. The collected GPS data
for accurate and easily accessible transportation information is subsequently employed to monitor the location of each bus.
without costly onboard GPS device It could present the estimated arrival time of the buses. In
addition to this functionality, it provides the capability to
Keywords—Bus Tracking, Collage bus Tracking, Bus tracking generate or modify routes and locations within the database.
using driver’s mobile location This system reference [2] is designed for any travel
organization to retrieve real-time information about the
I. INTRODUCTION
current locations of their vehicles. Users can access the
Transportation holds a central significance in the everyday application through a web browser. In this software, a mobile
routines of college students, affecting their punctuality, application is designed for monitoring bus tracking, aiming to
readiness, and overall academic experience. Today, minimize passenger waiting times. The application goes
technology enables us to leverage the power of mobile GPS to beyond mere tracking; it can also detect instances way of
track buses in real-time, providing immense potential to deviations and unauthorized stops initiated by the bus driver.
enhance the user's commuting experience. Efficient bus The Global Positioning System (GPS) is harnessed for
transportation in educational institutions deeply impacts accurate bus location, while Radio-Frequency Identification
student performance and institutional credibility. However, (RFID) technology is implemented for bus identification
unpredictability and a lack of real-time monitoring often mar purposes. This combination ensures precise tracking and
this system. Technological progress, specifically the identification, enhancing overall system reliability. The
incorporation of GPS tracking in college bus systems, has the mobile application provides real-time insights into bus
potential to revolutionize this scenario. This research paper movements, allowing passengers to stay informed and reduce
delves into the application of driver mobile GPS-based their waiting times effectively. The incorporation of GPS and
systems for tracking bus locations in academic RFID technologies not only ensures accurate tracking but also
institutions.Bus tracking operates by utilizing a fusion of serves as a deterrent against unauthorized actions. Bus data
will be stored in a cloud server allowing for online

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accessibility. The Internet of Things and the mobile IV. PROPOSED SYSTEM PROTOTYPE
application were designed by using two ESP8266Wi-
Fimodules that separated the GPS and the functions of
The proposed bus tracking system seamlessly integrates state-
sensors.GPS Neo-6m was used to track the bus route. The
system in Reference [3], This study revolves around the of-the-art technologies for a comprehensive solution.
development of a Bus Tracking System, with the principal Employing MQTT and WebSocket protocols ensures real-
objective being the creation of a GPS-tracking application time GPS data streaming, complemented by RESTful APIs
that can enhance the accuracy and efficiency of tracking for periodic batch updates to the location server. Data
school buses compared to existing bus-tracking systems. the analytics, powered by Apache Spark and TensorFlow,
system in reference [4], Each bus in the system will be handles large-scale bus tracking data through preprocessing,
equipped with RFID tags, while RFID readers will be feature engineering, and model training. The tracking process
strategically positioned at every bus stop. Acting as the involves GPS modules on buses, mobile applications with
central controller, an Arduino unit will manage the entire Android Location API or Core Location Framework, and
system. To ensure constant monitoring, a GSM module will backend servers using Node.js. Advanced algorithms like k-
facilitate the transmission of tracking messages to authorized means clustering and recurrent neural networks identify
individuals. The system in reference [5], to solves the intricate patterns. To achieve precision, the system employs
drawback of the public transportation system. So our system differential GPS, Kalman filtering, and sensor fusion
handles the data like the location and management of buses. techniques. Monitoring is conducted through Elasticsearch,
It provide the current location of the bus on Maps to the Kibana, Prometheus, and Grafana, offering real-time
remote user. The system in reference [6], This paper proposes dashboards and anomaly detection. This innovative approach
the Android app development focuses on optimizing leverages drivers' mobile GPS, presenting a flexible and
transportation services for university students utilizing bus
feasible real-time bus tracking system with unparalleled
rental companies. The key aim is to diminish student waiting
accuracy and efficient monitoring capabilities.
times by facilitating swift communication between bus
drivers and passengers. The app ensures timely sharing of
information, enhancing overall efficiency and creating a more
user-friendly experience for students relying on bus services. This proposed Project Contains two phases:
The approach centres on utilizing advanced GPS technology o User Application
via the Internet of Things (IoT), empowering college students o Driver Application
to monitor college bus movements in real time for efficient
tracking and schedule management. Establishing a timetable
and incorporating live updates on the current locations of
buses for users. The approach outlined in reference [7] relies
on cutting-edge GPS technology through the Internet of
Things (IoT), enabling college students to monitor the
movements of college buses. It also facilitates maintaining a
schedule and integrating real-time bus location updates for
users. A System could be developed with GPS, maps, SMS
services, a web sever and database server. Use of this
application, the students can caught the live location with the
internet connection.

III. EXISTING SYSTEM

The existing bus tracking system confronts a substantial

challenge stemming from its reliance on GPS devices or Fig 1. Proposed System Architecture
sensors for monitoring buses. A critical issue arises when
attempting to install these tracking instruments on specific
buses, as the process proves to be arduous, and in some
instances, entirely unfeasible. This installation challenge
severely limits the tracking capabilities of those vehicles, V. COMPARISON WITH EXISTING SYSTEMS
creating disparities in the efficiency and reliability of the bus
tracking system. To enhance the overall efficacy and Compared with existing systems, our approach
dependability of this tracking system, a compelling solution addresses the limitations of GPS-dependent tracking, offering
is imperative to address the hurdles related to the installation a more adaptable solution. Unlike systems relying on
of GPS devices or sensors on select buses. The crux of the installed GPS devices, our method ensures seamless tracking
problem lies in the need for a more adaptable and pragmatic for all buses, overcoming challenges associated with device
tracking approach, one that ensures all buses, regardless of installation on specific vehicles. Here we capture the location
their inherent complexities, can be tracked seamlessly and by the driver’s mobile device rather than depending on GPS
without compromise. By doing so, this research study seeks Boards.
to eliminate the existing constraints and offer a
comprehensive tracking solution that caters to the unique
characteristics and challenges of each bus within the fleet.

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