IoT Public Transport Monitoring System for Bandung City

In order to address traffic congestion, the Bandung City government is working to expand public transit options, one of which is the Trans Metro Bandung (TMB) bus system. In general, fewer people utilize TMB buses than private vehicles. This is because consumers continue to rely on the system's schedules, which are frequently incorrect because of traffic congestion and other technical issues. The TMB application system still has limitations when compared to the Transjakarta bus system application facilities. One such limitation is the absence of information on estimated bus arrivals, which are impacted by traffic circumstances. Therefore, this research proposes applying the Internet of Things (IoT) concept to develop a tool that periodically delivers information about the present position of public transportation. This data will be collected using a global positioning system (GPS) device and reported to a server that offers the real-time information in a comprehensive manner via a Global System for Mobile Communications (GSM) device. In addition to the real-time position data, an integrated information service in the form of a website will display additional data, such as the projected time of arrival for the vehicle at the destination stop. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to provide consumers with a comprehensive information service that will enable them to have a better organized and enjoyable travel experience. In an effort to lessen traffic congestion throughout Indonesia, particularly in the city of Bandung, it is hoped that the outcomes of this study might encourage more potential passengers to select public transportation over private vehicles.