Design and Development of Intelligent Transportation Systems for Campus Bus Management: A Comprehensive Technical Review

Abstract

Timely and safe transportation is essential for student life in colleges and universities. However, many institutions still use manual communication or fixed schedules. This leads to uncertainty, wasted time, and safety issues. To address these problems, we suggest a real-time college bus tracking system.

This system allows students, drivers, and administrators to access live updates and route information through a web-based platform. Our system includes driver-side GPS tracking, a Firebase cloud database, and the Google Maps API to show accurate bus locations and estimated arrival times. The design ensures transparency, low cost, and easy access from any browser without needing extra hardware. A three-layer communication model connects students, drivers, and administrators through real-time notifications, attendance logging, and route monitoring. This solution encourages punctuality, safety, and sustainability by cutting down on wait times and improving route usage across the campus network.