Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics
Vol 15, No 4: August 2026

Design and implementation of a mobile application for public transportation services in tourist destination area

Sazilah Salam (Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM))
Norazlina Shafie (Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM))
Emaliana Kasmuri (Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka (UTeM))
Jack Febrian Rusdi (Universitas Teknologi Bandung)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2026

Abstract

Efficient public transportation is important for tourism cities like Melaka, Malaysia, where fragmented services and limited real-time information reduce user satisfaction and contribute to congestion. Existing transport applications often focus on a single mode and provide limited tourist-oriented functions. This study designed and implemented myGPT, a mobile application that integrates bus, taxi, and trishaw services into a unified platform with real-time information, cashless payment, and social interaction features. Using a design, development, and research (DDR) approach, user requirements were identified through a literature review and surveys, followed by system design, prototype development, and pilot testing. The myGPT framework includes modules for multimodal service discovery and trip planning, GPS-based nearby vehicle visibility, QR-code payment, and in-app communication and feedback. Pilot implementation results indicate improved trip coordination, usability, and user trust. The findings suggest that combining multimodal integration, real-time tracking, payments, and social features can support smarter tourist mobility and encourage sustainable urban transport in heritage cities.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

EEI

Publisher

Subject

Electrical & Electronics Engineering

Description

Bulletin of Electrical Engineering and Informatics (Buletin Teknik Elektro dan Informatika) ISSN: 2089-3191, e-ISSN: 2302-9285 is open to submission from scholars and experts in the wide areas of electrical, electronics, instrumentation, control, telecommunication and computer engineering from the ...