BusIQ – IoT Bus Ticketing System

Frequently Asked Question

• What is BusIQ?
  BusIQ is a smart, IoT-enabled bus ticketing platform that offers live seat-level booking, GPS tracking, fare automation, camera surveillance, and real-time occupancy detection. It’s built for private bus operators, city transit systems, and interstate fleets.
• How does seat-level occupancy detection work?
  The system uses integrated seat sensors to detect whether a seat is occupied or vacant. This enables live seat maps, auto-fare calculation based on distance traveled, and accurate availability status for bookings.
• What types of bookings does BusIQ support?
  BusIQ supports:
  
  Online passenger bookings (web/app)
  
  Offline bookings via counters/conductors
  
  QR-based mobile ticketing
  
  Seat reservation and live tracking for each passenger
• Does BusIQ support GPS-based fare calculation?
  Yes. Fare is dynamically calculated based on GPS coordinates and real-time distance covered. This is especially useful for city buses or distance-based billing.
• Can onboard conductors and drivers use the system?
  Yes. Separate dashboards and mobile apps are available for drivers and conductors. Conductors can view seat status, check tickets, issue manual bookings, and generate end-of-day reports.
• Does the platform support live CCTV feed and camera integration?
  Yes. BusIQ can integrate with onboard surveillance systems to stream or log camera feeds for safety, compliance, and incident verification.
• How are tickets issued and verified?
  Passengers receive a digital ticket via SMS or app with a QR code. Conductors can scan and verify using a handheld device or mobile app. Printed receipts are also available for counter bookings.
• Can bus operators track their fleet in real-time?
  Absolutely. BusIQ includes a fleet management dashboard showing live bus locations, delays, route analytics, fuel usage (via integration), and driver behavior logs.
• Is this system suitable for government and private fleets?
  Yes. BusIQ is scalable and customizable for private operators, government transport bodies, schools, and employee shuttle services. It also supports API integration with state-run systems like IRCTC or RTC APIs.
• What technology does BusIQ use for real-time communication?
  BusIQ uses MQTT/WebSocket protocols for low-latency, real-time data sync between IoT devices (sensors, GPS, cameras) and the central dashboard. This ensures seamless operation even in low-bandwidth zones.