Transit OS: Making Public Transport Safe & Predictable

🚨 Problem

Public transport in India (and many emerging economies) is inefficient, unsafe, and unpredictable. Millions of passengers face daily uncertainty and risk:

• Passengers don't know if the next bus is full, safe, or running late
• No live visibility for government operators or private fleets
• Safety is a huge concern — especially for women and kids
• Crowding leads to loss of time, frustration, and even accidents

"You don't know if the next bus is empty, full, or dangerous — until it arrives."

💡 What We Built in 12 Hours

A complete hardware-software solution for real-time transit monitoring:

• Real-time occupancy detection using Raspberry Pi + camera + YOLOv5n
• Occupancy % is sent to a backend server
• Data appears live on a mobile app (for users) and admin dashboard (for officials)
• GPS integration for route tracking
• I2C LCD shows live occupancy on the bus
• Designed a 3D printable, compact Pi enclosure with ventilation, USB cutouts, and camera slot

Prototype Assests

Basic 3D Model for Hackathon

🔁 Roadmap