Firebase · RTDB · FCM Notifications · Leaflet Maps

School Bus Tracking System

Developed a real-time bus tracking system using GPS and Leaflet Maps to provide parents with live updates on their children's bus location.

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Project details

Tools & stack

  • Firebase
  • RTDB
  • FCM
  • Leaflet Maps

Problem and solution

problem

No real-time bus visibility

Parents had little insight into where the school bus was en route, leading to uncertainty, repeated calls, and poor coordination at pickup time.

solution

Live GPS tracking and alerts

GPS data feeds a Leaflet map with Firebase-backed updates and FCM notifications so families get timely, transparent location updates on any device.

Process & highlights

01

Route research

Studied common pickup pain points to shape a tracking experience that focused on clarity, timing, and trust for parents.

02

GPS pipeline

Connected live location updates into a reliable stream so the map could stay current without overwhelming the interface.

03

Parent alerts

Added alert logic to surface arrival changes and reduce the need for repeated calls during busy pickup windows.

04

Device handoff

Polished the view for mobile and desktop so tracking and notification states remained readable across devices.

Project output

Live bus tracking dashboard

6 highlights

Live location visibility

GPS route tracking

Timely arrival/status updates

Safer pickup coordination

Mobile and desktop friendly

Realtime performance updates