International Journal of Research in Engineering, Science and Management 845

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Bus Tracking System using Geofencing

Amrutkar Namrata Ravindra1, Nikam Jayashri2, Rumane Mohini3, Patil Mohini4
1,2,3,4
Student, Department of Computer Engineering, MCERC, Nashik, India

Abstract: The bus tracking system will serve as a usable necessary system. The main problem is about cost. Having in
notification system that will effectively assist passengers in making mind that there are many technologies incorporated, then easily
the decision of whether to wait for the bus or not. This system is a can be understood that the cost can often be very high. Unusual
standalone system designed to display the real-time location(s) of
the buses with the use of GSM module technology. The system will and unexpected conditions on the roads affect the smooth
consist of Geo-fencing (geofencing) Geo-fencing is a feature in a operation of the bus system and the movement of vehicles.
software program that uses the global positioning system (GPS) or Also, everyday problems such as traffic congestion, unexpected
radio frequency identification (RFID) to define geographical delays, randomness in passenger demand, irregular vehicle
boundaries. Geofencing allow an administrator to set up triggers dispatching times take place and as a result of which the
so when a device enters (or exits) the boundaries defined by the schedule of the passengers are affected and they inevitably have
administrator, an alert is issued.
to wait for the arrival of their respective bus. This passenger
Keywords: GPS/RFID, Geo-fencing, smoke/alcohol detection inconvenience can be avoided by introducing a system which
systems, Mobile applications. provides real time information about the location and estimated
time of arrival of the buses. The basic idea behind this approach
1. Introduction is to make a system that serves as a vehicle tracking system and
A vehicle tracking system combines the use of automatic is based on Geo-fencing and GPS services. This system tends
vehicle location in individual vehicles with software that to be more cost effective than previous one discussed above.
collects these fleet data for a comprehensive picture of vehicle Many geo-fencing applications incorporate Google Earth,
locations. Modern vehicle tracking systems commonly use GPS allowing administrators to define boundaries on top of a satellite
or GLONASS technology for locating the vehicle, but other view of a specific geographical area. Other applications define
types of automatic vehicle location technology can also be used. boundaries by longitude and latitude or through user-created
Vehicle information can be viewed on electronic maps via the and Web-based maps. Interesting thing about this approach is
Internet or specialized software. Urban public transit authorities that it uses mobile phones based on Android platform.
are an increasingly common user of vehicle tracking systems,
particularly in large cities. Moreover, vehicle and fleet tracking 2. Literature survey
systems presents a challenging system and have raised a great The Bus tracking project required extensive research into
interest to many companies and developers. This interest is similar systems. By reviewing we used this insight to develop
based on the need for such a system but it is also based on the our system. To this end, research papers from various quad
complexity and the challenge for making such a useful and rotor groups we reused as guides in the early development of

Table 1
Literature survey
S. No Title of the Papers Technology/ Method Remarks Drawbacks
1. Smart bus: A tracking system for school RFID and GSM Increase child Safety May be GSM module or network
buses failure occurs
2. Real-Time Vehicle Tracking System GPS/GSM/GPRS, [Link] sensors Sometimes sensor issue may
Using GPS/GSM/GPRS Technology Kosovo, real-time connection capability occur.
Kosovo Government Vehicles Case system 2. Sleep mode and deep
sleep mode
3. GPS Based Bus Tracking System Android, GPS, GSM, 1. A bus tracking Users needs to be continued
Location Based system are reduced wait internet connection.
Services, Clustering, time, ease of use. 2. The
Artificial neural Application is User
network Friendly.
4. Real Time Bus Monitoring Real time tracking, 1. To provide accurate May be GSM module or network
System GPS, GIS location to the failure occurs.
passengers with the
accurate estimated time
of arrival.
2. Low power
consumption
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the dynamics and control theory. Literature survey is mainly messages. GSM digitizes and compresses data, then sends it
used to identify information relevant to the project work and down a channel with two other streams of user data, each in its
know impact of it within the project area. own time.
A. System features
3. Methodology
Tracking is one of the most problematic issues that
This section introduces us architecture of the system and
governments or large enterprises have to deal with.
Modules of the system. It also contains the input to the module
Manipulation with kilometers, fuel and other issues are not rare.
processing and required output to the system.
This paper treats real-time vehicle tracking system.
A. System architecture  Real Time Tracking Most GPS tracking devices are
The system architecture shows the block schematic of the enabled with real-time monitoring. Location of the
system. It shows the various levels of the system and their vehicles is tracked on the map as it moves from point
individual functionality. The system architecture is an efficient to point. The GPS location of your vehicle is displayed
way of representing the working of a system. on a map along with vehicle speed if the vehicle is
moving. The current state of the vehicle like moving,
parked since or idle is shown using map markers.
Multiple vehicles can be grouped and managed
simultaneously using simple to use interface.
 Geo Fencing this is the most important and beneficial
feature of the system to be implemented fencing takes
alert customization to the next level. You can create
geographical boundaries called Geo fences on the map
around a landmark. An alert is sent out every time the
vehicle enters or exits the Geo fence. This opens up
immense possibilities in different ways of using the
monitoring information that can translate into
increased operational efficiency, workforce
optimization and elevated security and safety levels
Fig. 1. System architecture of bus tracking system using geofencing. for the user.
B. Prototype model  Alerts using vehicle tracking system features like over
speeding alert, start of day alert, route deviation alert
1) Geo-fence and excessive stoppage alert, one can analyze driver
A geo-fence is a virtual perimeter for a real-world geographic
behavior and optimize fuel usage and optimizing
area. A geo-fence could be dynamically generated as in a radius
workforce. Depending on your need there are several
around a point location, or a geo-fence can be a predefined set
alerts that can be configured: Idling Alert, Stoppage
of boundaries (such as school zones or neighborhood
Alert, Tampering Alert, Over-speeding Alert etc. For
boundaries).
consumers looking for vehicle tracking system for
personal use features like maintenance alerts and fuel
4. GPS
pilferage alerts prove to be useful.
The GPS (Global Positioning System) does not require the  Anytime Anywhere Access In todays connected world
user to transmit any data, and it operates independently of any where any and every information is available at your
internet or telephonic reception, though these technologies can fingertips, it is imperative invest in a vehicle tracking
increase the usefulness of the GPS positioning information. The system that is accessible on web and on smart phone.
GPS provides many capabilities like critical positioning
This is especially useful when the car tracking device
capabilities to military, civil, airplane and commercial users
is used by discerning parents to track school bus or
around the world.
chauffeur driven cars carrying children.
5. GSM  Easy to use, user friendly interface a simple and
intuitive user interface provides powerful features like
GSM (Global System for Mobile communication) is a group-wise access without the need for multiple
globally accepted standard for digital cellular communications. accounts, bird’s eye view of entire fleet and the ability
GSM that uses a fluctuation of time division multiple access to report historical and real-time data. A simple yet
(TDMA) and is the most widely used of the three digital well-developed intuitive user interface allows easy
wireless telephony technologies like as TDMA, GSM and code- access to the right information to make informed
division multiple access (CDMA). TDMA is text-based decisions.
services over mobile phone networks through this we send
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6. Conclusion References
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