Proposta para consultoria e controle de sistemas de monitoramento através de GPS nos transportes urbanos de passageiros do município de Natal/RN

Abstract

The main objective of this article is to evaluate the potential of global positioning tracking technology (GPS) to monitor bus fleets in urban public transport in the city of Natal / RN, which point out reports and GPS equipment, curb hours Surpluses in the operation and improve the service to the users, with regard to bus delays. In order for the proposed objectives to be achieved, the methodology adopted includes a detailed bibliographical research. To achieve the desired objectives, this system will use technologies from different sectors, such as Global Positioning System (GPS), Geographic Information System (GIS), Database, Internet and Telecommunication. In order to carry out the work, an interview was conducted with the planning representative of Y Transportes Ltda., With the purpose of evaluating how the GPS tool works in this company, in order to identify relevant aspects of the use of this technology. The study presents at the end an evaluation of the experience raised through an interview at Y Transportes Ltda, aiming to evaluate the operation of the automatic vehicle location system for Natal / RN, showing its usefulness for Natal / RN And operators in Brazil who intend to use GPS tracking technology to manage their collective urban bus transportation fleets.