EQUITABLE MOBILITY: REAL-TIME OPTIMIZATION OF BUS ROUTES FOR RURAL COMMUNITIES VIA GOOGLE MAPS INTEGRATION

Abstract

This article investigates possibilities to enhance mobility in rural communities by analyzing systems, requirements, and developing usage and activity diagrams, providing a feasible proposal for real-time integration of bus routes with Google Maps. Santa Amaro da Imperatriz was used as a case study to analyze bus route implementation, mapping requirements, and diagramming the system based on Google Maps information, explaining concepts such as GTFS, GPRS, and GSM. The results were satisfactory, enabling companies to implement their routes freely on Google Maps and promote more equitable conditions for public transportation users in the region.