The Bus Ticket Booking and Seat Allocation System is a web-based PHP application that allows users to search, reserve, and pay for bus tickets online with real-time seat allocation. The system helps streamline operations for bus operators and improves the passenger experience by minimizing manual booking errors, reducing queues at counters, and enabling digital seat selection. The backend is built in PHP and MySQL, while the frontend utilizes HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and optionally AJAX for dynamic updates. The system can handle routes, bus schedules, booking history, and seat availability across multiple buses and operators.

Existing System:

In many conventional bus booking systems, reservations are done manually or through semi-automated kiosks, with limited visibility into real-time seat availability. Passengers often face issues such as double booking, lack of seat preference, or delays in ticket confirmation. These systems may lack online access, require physical presence, and are prone to human error. Furthermore, operators struggle with record management and route optimization.

Proposed System:

The proposed PHP-based web application digitizes the entire ticketing and seat allocation process. Users can search for buses based on source, destination, and date, view available seats in a graphical layout, and complete the booking with payment options or cash-on-boarding. The admin panel allows bus operators to add routes, manage schedules, monitor bookings, and generate reports. Seat selection is dynamically updated in real-time, ensuring accurate availability display. This system supports user authentication, email notifications, and booking history for passengers.