The critical flaw in the implementation of GPS tracking system in express bus industry

Abstract

Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) in Malaysia has made it mandatory that GPS tracking systems installed in every express buses since 2008 so that the speed can be monitored and recorded based on real-time. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of the system is under question when Malaysia was startled by a series of bus accidents each killed close to 10 lives while several others were seriously injured. This study is undertaken to identify the critical flaw in the implementation of the GPS monitoring system and propose a way to improve the existing monitoring system. Result from the interview session on top management of three express bus companies has found that the real-time record-keeping, which is a corrective measure, have been carried out instead of real-time monitoring, a preventive measure. Therefore, the existing model of speed management needs to be remodeled to alert the bus driver and the passengers who really concern about their own safety. A device and its main features which exploit the real-time monitoring ability of GPS are proposed for effective and systematic implementation of this new model.

Cost and Benefit of E - Speed Supervisor In Express Bus

“…A study on GPS tracking system for express bus [12], [4] has recommended an advisory intelligent system adaption device [15] called electronic speed supervisor (ESS) to be installed in express buses as a way to disclose the real-time speed to the passengers due to the critical flaw found in the express bus GPS tracking system for fleet management. Their study found that the speed is only recorded for postaccident analysis [12], [13]. They also recommended the features listed in table 2.…”