The present invention features a system and methods for notifying
passengers of an approaching vehicle. Utilizing such a system and
methods, passengers can remain in a safe, controlled environment,
avoiding harsh environmental conditions and excessive waiting times,
instead arriving at their pick-up point closer and prior to a vehicle's
arrival. More specifically, the present invention relates to a bus
notification system (100a) wherein passengers are able to know the
location and estimated arrival time of the bus several minutes before its
arrival at a specified location along the bus route. The present
invention also features a system and methods for locating an in-transit
vehicle and for providing real-time mapping and monitoring of such
in-transit vehicles.