B-Track: Next Arrival Bus Tracker

Abstract

"The ""B-Track"" system was developed to address the inefficiencies in Sri Lanka’s public bus transport system by utilizing real-time tracking technology to improve the accuracy of bus schedules and reduce commuter wait times. Employing a user- centered design approach, the project integrated GPS technology within a React Native mobile application framework to ensure broad accessibility and reliable service updates. Methodologically, the project involved initial requirement gathering through direct surveys and interviews, system design, implementation, and iterative testing stages, including functional and user acceptance testing. Results from the testing phase indicated a substantial improvement in user satisfaction, with a significant decrease in average waiting times and enhanced predictability of bus arrivals. The study concludes that ""B-Track"" effectively enhances the public transport system's efficiency, recommending further expansion and continuous updates to the system’s database to cover more routes and incorporate additional user feedback mechanisms. Future research should also explore scalability and integration with other forms of public transportation."