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A Machine Learning Approach to Eliminate Bus Bunching of Public Transportation

by Harshit Kaushik, Pallavi Tomar, Shrishti Katiyar, Prachit Luthra, Partha Sarathi Chakraborty
International Journal of Computer Applications
Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Volume 175 - Number 35
Year of Publication: 2020
Authors: Harshit Kaushik, Pallavi Tomar, Shrishti Katiyar, Prachit Luthra, Partha Sarathi Chakraborty
10.5120/ijca2020920900

Harshit Kaushik, Pallavi Tomar, Shrishti Katiyar, Prachit Luthra, Partha Sarathi Chakraborty . A Machine Learning Approach to Eliminate Bus Bunching of Public Transportation. International Journal of Computer Applications. 175, 35 ( Dec 2020), 1-9. DOI=10.5120/ijca2020920900

@article{ 10.5120/ijca2020920900,
author = { Harshit Kaushik, Pallavi Tomar, Shrishti Katiyar, Prachit Luthra, Partha Sarathi Chakraborty },
title = { A Machine Learning Approach to Eliminate Bus Bunching of Public Transportation },
journal = { International Journal of Computer Applications },
issue_date = { Dec 2020 },
volume = { 175 },
number = { 35 },
month = { Dec },
year = { 2020 },
issn = { 0975-8887 },
pages = { 1-9 },
numpages = {9},
url = { https://ijcaonline.org/archives/volume175/number35/31674-2020920900/ },
doi = { 10.5120/ijca2020920900 },
publisher = {Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA},
address = {New York, USA}
}
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%A Prachit Luthra
%A Partha Sarathi Chakraborty
%T A Machine Learning Approach to Eliminate Bus Bunching of Public Transportation
%J International Journal of Computer Applications
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%V 175
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%I Foundation of Computer Science (FCS), NY, USA
Abstract

The framework presents the opportunity to provide a solution in dealing with the problem of Bus Bunching (BB) which adversely affects the traffic in India. Recent advancements in technology have allowed real time monitoring and interactive usage of the Public Transport (PT) System. Regression Analysis and Gradient Descent are the Machine Learing (ML) principles used to make a predictive methodology that helps to prevent BB. The methodology is then used to provide a Corrective Solution (CS) in order to eliminate the BB event. The proposed method is performed for Kaushambi - Meerut bus route using the schedule of the bus time table and various assumption based data for traffic and BB events. The system proposed could be used to provide a decision support system and improve the control room operations. This methodology considers the adverse effects of Bus Holding (BH) and provides discrete and streamlined solutions, given the complexity of BB problem.

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Index Terms

Computer Science
Information Sciences

Keywords

Bus Bunching Machine Learning Public Transportation Traffic Congestion Predictive Methodology