Overview

This system allows users (students, commuters, etc.) to track the real-time location of buses on a specific route using GPS. It displays the Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), current location, and route on a map interface, accessible via a mobile app or web interface.

Objective

To provide an efficient and real-time public transport tracking system that reduces wait time and improves convenience for users.

Technologies Used

Modules

1. User App (Passenger Side)

• Login/Signup (optional)

• Map Interface with real-time bus markers

• Select Bus Route or Stop

• Show ETA to nearest bus stop

• Notification Alert when the bus is near

2. Driver App

• Login Interface

• Automatically sends GPS location to Firebase every few seconds

• Background location tracking with battery optimization

3. Admin Panel (Optional)

• Add/edit bus info, routes, stops

• View location analytics of buses

System Architecture

• The driver’s app updates the current location to Firebase.

• The user’s app listens to this location in real-time and displays it on Google Maps.

Key Features

•  Real-time bus location tracking

•  Live ETA updates

•  Alerts for bus arrival

•  Google Maps integration

•  Firebase Auth (if login is required)

•  Usage analytics for admin (optional)

How to Test

1. Deploy the app on two Android devices:

   • One as a bus (driver) device.

   • One as a passenger device.

2. Move the driver phone physically or simulate location via emulator.

3. Verify location updates on the passenger app in real-time.

Project Deliverables

• Android source code (User + Driver)

• Firebase configuration files

• Documentation (SRS, ER diagram, Use-case diagram, System architecture)

• Optional: Admin panel (React.js or simple web dashboard)

 Future Enhancements

• Integration with IoT sensors for bus capacity monitoring

• SMS support for non-smartphone users

• AI-based ETA predictions using traffic data