International Journal of Advanced Research in Computer and Communication Engineering

Abstract: The increasing reliance on mobile technologies and rapid adoption of IoT has opened new avenues for modernizing real-time monitoring and management of transportation systems. This paper addresses the long-standing challenges of uncertainty, safety, and communication among the users of transportation in educational institutions. The proposed framework is an IoT system integrating GPS devices mounted on college buses with tracking server and mobile application, enabling seamless communication between devices and end-users. Developed on Android™ platform in Kotlin and enhanced through Google Map APIs, the mobile application collects location data from the GPS device and communicates it to the application on request, enabling students, staff, parents, administrators, and emergency personnel to monitor bus movement in real time. Key features include live location visualization, estimated time of arrival, bus and driver information, and system security through user authentication and authorization. System evaluation demonstrates accuracy in tracking, reliability of updates, and usability across diverse network conditions. By combining open-source IoT tracking platforms with modern mobile technologies, the system contributes to the broader domain of smart campus solutions, providing a scalable and practical approach to intelligent transportation.

Keywords: Google Map, GPS, IoT, Kotlin, Mobile Application, Tracking, Transportation

Downloads: | DOI: 10.17148/IJARCCE.2025.141220