A smart system for public transportation using M2M architecture based on GSM technology

Abstract

The paper proposes a method which is useful for the public who are facing problems with bus transportation system. This system focuses on enhancing the usability and productivity of existing bus transportation system in Indian cities. The technology which we are using had a role to play an important part for completion of the goal by providing an effective solution by establishing a wireless communication network in the city. By this system we can introduce a frame work to improve the existing system of city bus public transport in India .we can predict the Arrival Time of bus in real time and approximate number of seats available in the bus. ZigBee and GSM/GPRS Technologies can be utilized to establish a wireless network among Buses, Bus Stops and Central Bus Stand in order to create this interconnection and communication between bus and the stations. Zigbee modules are used for short range communication and GSM messaging is used for long range communication. The paper also suggests modifications in the design of currently used Digital Ticketing Machine to implement the feature of conveying the seat availability. The improvements in the system are expected to encourage more and more people to use public transport in order to overcome the problem of traffic and excessive fuel consumption.