Abstract
In this work describes web-map public transport enquiry system as described in this paper, gives a good example of providing bilingual information and public transport run in the form of interactive maps and texts, as well as real time derivation of optimal travelling routes for users in terms of multiple criteria, i.e., preferred mode, least changes, shortest travelling time, or lowest fare. This paper describes a research on The Flexible Bus Systems (FBS) using SMAC as a communication medium. The Flexible Bus System is a demand responsive transit (DRT) but it is more efficient and convenient in a sense that it entertains passengers demands and gives bus locations in real time. The real time synchronization of The Flexible Bus System makes it information rich and unique as compared to other DRTs. The Flexible Bus Systems is a system that can replace the Traditional Bus Systems with its flexibility and efficiency. This paper discusses the use of wireless technologies in The Flexible Bus Systems and how to make it more reliable using short range wireless technology SMAC protocol.
Highlights
The main objective of this paper is to do a research on the use of short range wireless technology called “SMAC” [1] in Demand Responsive Transit (DRT), making it much more efficient, reliable and less expensive
Till SMAC is being used as in-house or in-vehicle technology but this research brings an idea of using SMAC as communication tool for Inter-Vehicle and Vehicle to Infrastructure
The Global System for Mobile Communication (GSM) modem [2] connected to the bus stop module can be used by the user to access the same data wirelessly through cell phone
Summary
The main objective of this paper is to do a research on the use of short range wireless technology called “SMAC” [1] in Demand Responsive Transit (DRT), making it much more efficient, reliable and less expensive. Till SMAC is being used as in-house or in-vehicle technology but this research brings an idea of using SMAC as communication tool for Inter-Vehicle and Vehicle to Infrastructure. This system enables the passengers to effectively use the public transport system and reach the destination on time using GSM [2]. The user should use PC (placed at the bus stop in real time) and enters desired destination using keyboard. These details are sent to the PC (at bus stop) from the microcontroller using SMAC. The web-map public transport enquiry system as described in this paper, gives a good example of providing bilingual information and public transport run in the form of interactive maps and texts, as well as real time derivation of optimal travelling routes for users in terms of multiple criteria, i.e., preferred mode, least changes, shortest travelling time, or lowest far
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