Bangladesh Agricultural University has launched a new online vehicle requisition and GPS tracking system to make campus transport faster, safer and easier for staff and students. The system lets teachers, officials and employees request vehicles through their existing ERP profiles with a single click, showing which vehicles are available, the driver’s name and live location, so booking takes minutes instead of paperwork. The software was built by the university’s ICT Cell to match the transport office’s needs, and it works on Android and iOS so users can track vehicles in real time and find help quickly during accidents or emergencies. Twenty GPS devices that were bought earlier for exam security are now being used to trace vehicles; four long-distance buses have trackers fitted and more vehicles will get devices as the project expands. The move helps the university use resources smarter, reduces idle time for buses, and makes planning field trips and official journeys more reliable. By giving clear view of vehicle movement and driver details, the system also improves safety for passengers and makes it easier to manage schedules and fuel use. University leaders say the change marks a big step toward modern campus services and thanked the ICT team for designing a practical solution that fits local needs. Students at the launch heard how the platform shows vehicle numbers, availability and driver names in a simple display and how the transport office can approve bookings quickly. Repurposing the GPS units bought for secure exam work saved money and speeded up the rollout, a practical example of using campus tools in more than one way. The app’s tracking feature will help staff locate vehicles fast when someone needs urgent help, and it will give transport managers data they can use to reduce delays, better match Buses need to be monitored closely, and maintenance should be scheduled before any breakdowns happen. As more vehicles are fitted with trackers, the system should cut idle journeys, lower fuel costs and free staff time from paperwork so they can focus on teaching and research. The pilot keeps human support in place so users who prefer help can still speak to staff, while tech-savvy users enjoy faster self-service. If the project spreads across campus and to other universities, it could become a simple model for modernizing transport in higher education, saving money and making travel safer and smoother for everyone. The vice-chancellor inaugurated the system and said a wider rollout will follow after authority approval, promising the change will reach all university vehicles and make everyday travel smoother for teachers, students and visitors.
