Analyzing the effects of improper bus stop operations using shock wave analysis, and the application of an Intelligent Bus Utility System (iBus) as a solution

We analyze the effect of buses on EDSA that do not stop in the proper place and time using traffic shock wave analysis. Our analysis shows that the congestion effect of improper bus stop, under typical traffic flow condition, could potentially build up to 20 times of the stopping time before it dissipates. We propose a solution that we call as Intelligent Bus Utility System (iBus) to manage the buses in Metro Manila.