Development of a Real-Time Public Transport Mobile Information System

The client is facing difficulties in providing accurate, real-time information about public transport vehicles, routes, and schedules to passengers. Current web portals are insufficient for user needs, leading to reduced passenger satisfaction and inefficient trip planning. There is a need for a reliable, responsive mobile application to complement existing systems, enhance passenger experience, and support modern urban mobility demands.

A regional public transportation authority seeking to enhance traveler experience through real-time vehicle tracking, timetable information, and route planning mobile application.

• Implement a mobile app that provides real-time vehicle and stop location tracking on an interactive map.
• Enable users to view current timetables and schedules for selected stops and routes.
• Provide search functionalities for routes, stops, and vehicle information, including route directions, vehicle details, and nearest stops.
• Facilitate a personalized experience by allowing users to mark favorite stops and routes.
• Integrate with existing transport management systems to deliver live updates, announcements, and detour information.
• Achieve high app performance and reliability, supporting thousands of concurrent users with 24/7 operation.

• Real-time map displaying locations of buses, trams, trolleybuses, and stops.
• Live updates of vehicle positions with timestamped data to ensure accuracy.
• Timetable viewing for specific stops or routes to assist route planning.
• Search functionality for routes, stops, and vehicle details, including direction, nearest stop, and scheduled service times.
• Notification system providing alerts about delays, detours, and service disruptions.
• Trip planning feature allowing users to select start and end points via map, current location, or address, and receive optimal routes.
• Favorite stops and routes management for quick access.

• Transport management backend systems for live vehicle positions and schedules
• Notification and alert systems for broadcasting real-time announcements
• Mapping and geolocation services for accurate vehicle and stop positioning

• Support for at least 1000 concurrent users with minimal latency
• Real-time data refresh rate to ensure vehicle locations are updated within seconds
• High operational availability supporting 24/7 access
• Secure data transmission, adhering to privacy standards and protocols

The mobile application is expected to significantly enhance passenger convenience and satisfaction by providing accurate real-time transport information and route planning capabilities. It aims to increase app downloads beyond 20,000 within the first year, support identification of over 1,000 vehicles in real-time, and enable continuous 24/7 operation, thus supporting modern urban mobilization efforts and improving overall travel experience.