Smart Route Monitor: A Cloud-Enabled Real-Time Bus Tracking Framework

The Bus Tracker Application is a real-time web-based system designed to modernize and simplify public bus transportation. It provides live bus locations, estimated arrival times, and route details through a cloud-hosted, mobile-friendly web interface. The project leverages modern technologies such as ReactJS, Node.js, Firebase, and the Google Maps API to ensure accessibility, scalability, and reliability. The main objective of the system is to enhance the commuter experience by reducing waiting times and improving communication between passengers and transport authorities. The application eliminates uncertainty by allowing users to track the exact position of buses in real time, view routes, and receive notifications about delays or diversions. Hosted on Netlify with a backend supported by Firebase Firestore, the system ensures seamless synchronization and real-time updates. This paper explores the design, implementation, testing, and potential future scope of the Bus Tracker Application as a sustainable urban mobility solution