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.
Platform highlights
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.
Key features
Interactive map
Powered by Leaflet with OpenStreetMap and ESRI satellite tiles. Responsive across desktop, tablet, and mobile.
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.
Analytics dashboard
Admin-only panel with usage statistics, traffic trends, and exportable CSV reports.
Privacy-respecting metrics
Visitor analytics are collected without storing personally identifiable information.