Project

Bus Tracker

Custom-built real-time GPS tracking for school bus fleets.

Overview

What It Does

Bus Tracker is a custom-built real-time GPS tracking application designed to help students and parents see exactly where the school bus is at any moment. The application displays a live interactive map with automatic position updates, speed readings, and connection status - all accessible from any device with a browser.

Highlights

Platform at a Glance

Live Tracking

Bus position updates automatically at regular intervals with smooth marker animation on the map.

Multiple Map Views

Switch between street map, satellite imagery, and hybrid view with labels.

Speed & Status

Live speed readings, last update timestamps, and connection status indicators at a glance.

Admin Dashboard

Protected analytics panel with visitor stats, traffic trends, and data export for administrators.

Capabilities

Key Features

Interactive Map

Powered by Leaflet with OpenStreetMap and ESRI satellite tiles. Responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile.

Smooth Animations

Bus marker transitions smoothly between position updates for a natural, real-time feel on the map.

Automatic Refresh

Location updates arrive continuously in the background. No manual refresh needed to see the latest position.

Connection Awareness

Visual indicators show whether the feed is live, stale, or experiencing an error so users always know the data state.

GPS Integration

Connects to a GPS data source to retrieve accurate, real-time vehicle position and telemetry data.

Reliable Data

Built with redundancy so users always see the most recent known position, even during intermittent connectivity.

Analytics Dashboard

Admin-only panel with usage statistics, traffic trends, and exportable reports.

CSV Export

Administrators can export analytics data to CSV for reporting and record keeping.

Privacy-Respecting Metrics

Visitor analytics are collected without storing personally identifiable information.

Fully Responsive

Works on any screen size. Students can check the bus location from their phone, tablet, or laptop.

Live

Built for Schools

A custom-built solution deployed and in active use at an educational institution.