College Bus Location Tracking and Stop Notification System using Lora WAN

Abstract

The advanced environment is recommended by a variety of technology day by day. Often the associated changes in technologies are improving advanced business methods. Several technologies have been exhibited in the system for growing people's life more comfortable and healthier day by day. Android is the newest and rapidly developing technology available for all users or users in today's business. A tremendous rise in end- user assent has been encountered in the past few years. The plan is based on the latest GPS technology using IoT which permits the college students to track the movement of the college buses and maintain a schedule as well as implement real-time bus locations for the users. Unique and stunning conditions on the roads affect the smooth operation of the bus system and the change of vehicles. Also, daily difficulties such as traffic, sudden delays, broken vehicle dispatching incidents take place, and as an outcome of which the program of the students is affected and they necessarily have to wait for the arrival of their particular bus and also attempt to miss their bus. The foremost objective of this application is to render the specific location of the user's respective buses in Google Maps and also joined with the specialty of emitting an alarm signal to the driver if the user is beside the bus stop. It is the real-time system as the current location of the bus is renewed every moment in the form of latitude and longitude which is received by the user by their application with the help of Google Map API. Management and College Bus Operation teams access real-time fleet tracking with live vehicle locator. Monitor operational performance by run, route, driver, time of day, day of week, and length of travel times. Track ridership statistics and usage data to make informed decisions about routes needs and frequency of service Create canned messages for students using the CTGo app to advise of stop changes due to road construction and/or temporary street closures. With our innovative College bus tracking system students can track their bus using CTGo Apps or receive SMS notification just 5-10 minutes before bus reaches their designated stop. Key Word: Google Map API; CTGo app; IoT; College bus