BusmateReal-Time Bus Tracking for College
A smart mobile app to track the college bus in real time for improved safety and convenience.
The Problem
College students struggle with uncertainty about bus arrival times and locations
Uncertainty
Students don't know when the bus will arrive, leading to missed buses and frustration.
No Location Data
Without real-time tracking, there's no way to know where buses are on their routes.
Poor Planning
Students can't plan their day effectively without knowing bus schedules and locations.
Our Solution
A smart, real-time bus tracking system that uses intelligent location sharing
How BusTrack Works
- 1
Location Sharing
Drivers and students share their location with the server
- 2
Smart Processing
Our system processes location data and identifies the bus
- 3
Real-Time Distribution
All students receive live bus location updates instantly
- 4
Continuous Monitoring
Track speed, distance, and location continuously
Intelligent Weight System
Each contributor has a weight value that determines how much we trust their location data. Higher weight = more reliable.
Redundancy Built-In
If the primary contributor goes offline, backup contributors automatically take over seamlessly.
Key Features
Everything you need for reliable bus tracking
Real-Time Location
Get live bus location updates as they happen, with continuous monitoring of position and movement.
Automatic Failover
If one contributor goes offline, the system automatically switches to a backup contributor.
Speed & Distance Tracking
Monitor bus speed and distance traveled in real-time for better planning and insights.
Intelligent Routing
Smart system that identifies which bus you're tracking based on location proximity and patterns.
Privacy First
Users control their location sharing with granular permissions and background location settings.
Instant Notifications
Receive instant alerts when your bus is approaching or when there are any location changes.
See It In Action
Beautiful, intuitive interface designed for students and drivers
Light Mode
Clean, bright interface perfect for daytime use
Dark Mode
Easy on the eyes for evening use
Real-Time Bus Tracking View
Live map showing bus location, speed, and distance to your stop
How the Weight System Works
Simple visual flow of how we choose the best location
Collect Locations
Multiple users (drivers & students) share their GPS location
Driver A
Weight: 1.15
Student A
Weight: 1.08
Student B
Weight: 0.95
Compare Weights
System ranks all contributors by reliability score
Select Primary Contributor
Highest weight becomes the main location source
Their location is shown on the map
Automatic Failover
If primary goes offline, instantly switch to backup
Lost internet connection
Instant automatic switch (no delay!)
Weight Updates
Weights change based on reliability
✓ Shares Location
Weight increases by +0.01
Rewards consistent contributors
✗ Turns Off Location
Weight decreases by -0.01
Penalizes unreliable contributors
Technology Stack
Built with modern, reliable technologies
Frontend
- React Native for Android
- Real-time location services
- Background location tracking
- Push notifications
Backend
- Location processing engine
- Weight-based contributor system
- Real-time data distribution
- Automatic failover mechanism
Project Status & Vision
BusTrack is currently in active development, designed to revolutionize college transportation with intelligent real-time tracking.
Location Tracking
Weight-Based System
Failover Mechanism
Ready for Deployment
Fully functional prototype with production-ready architecture