A system for fair rickshaw fare measurement in Bangladesh

Abstract

A rickshaw is a three-wheeled, environment-friendly, low-cost mode of transportation. They are one of the most efficient modes of transportation for moving people or goods across short to medium distances. The majority of people in Bangladesh utilize rickshaws as their primary mode of transportation for commuting as well as social and recreational trips. Since rickshaws don’t have a specific fare system, the concept of an automated system for their usage is proposed. The goal is to develop a fare measurement system that will be advantageous to both rickshaw drivers and passengers. It is a microcontroller project based on Arduino that solves the problem of figuring out a fair rickshaw fare on a daily basis. The proposed model makes use of the IR sensor, accelerometer, and humidity sensor to measure variables like the rickshaw’s distance and time of travel, the state of the road, and the condition of the weather. The system will calculate the fare considering these factors and show it on the LCD display, which will be recorded on a SD card in order to maintain a fair rate. In a test-based environment, this prototype is implemented with satisfactory results. Apart from calculating fares, this system will also serve as a method to study the dynamics of this physical labor.