Smart E-Ticketing and Payment System using Wi-Fi for Public Transport Bus

Smart E-Ticketing and Payment System using Wi-Fi for Public Transport Bus

Mr. Shivaprakash H V, Systems Engineer, Infosys Limited.

Abstract:

This report document presents the solution for the e-ticketing in the public transit bus. Today, in the era of Digital India and cashless economy, public transport needs to adapt the technological advancement. The public transport buses are providing the most satisfactory services; there is a need to switch the system into smarter. The major problems experienced by the commuter and the conductor are the change issues and network issues while making a cashless payment while traveling on the public transport buses. The proposed smart application that helps the commuter to track the complete information of bus, seat number, remaining distance of his destination, the total number of passengers traveling, and easy payment mode, thereby promoting digitalization and smart cities initiatives. The e-ticket generated that can be verified by the bus conductor. For better convenience and understanding, the application will be available in multiple languages. The introduction of contactless payments alongside the success of e-ticketing is pivotal as we continue to make bus travel a convenient, simple, and attractive experience, encouraging more people to travel by bus. The combination of journey planning, free Wi-Fi, real-time information, contactless, and e-ticketing ensures travel by bus is an attractive option for many customers and their journey needs.
Keywords: Digital India, Technological Advancement, Cashless payment, Wi-Fi, Contactless