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Cars are the predominant means of mobility for millions of people globally. In light of the increasing popularity of this mode of transportation, it is imperative to build vehicle-to-vehicle communication in order to ensure the safety and satisfaction of the passengers. Developers built the Vehicular Information Transfer Protocol (VITP) as an application-layer communication protocol. Its purpose is to enable the establishment of a decentralized and spontaneous service framework across Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks (VANET). It specifically tailors the protocol to address the unique challenges of the vehicular context, including dynamic changes in link topology resulting from fast vehicle movement, frequent network disconnections, the need for data compression and aggregation to accommodate limited wireless bandwidth, and the potential for partially predicting vehicular position due to vehicles typically following unchanged pre-existing roads over time. This study proposes the utilization of the Vehicular Information and Traffic Management Protocol (VITP) for the transmission of real-time data between vehicles and infrastructure in public transit systems. Utilizing this data can enhance the efficiency of public transit systems, alleviate traffic congestion, and enhance the overall passenger experience. The research also informed that the potential advantages of employing VITP for instantaneous data transmission in public transportation systems, including enhanced safety, diminished pollution, and heightened efficiency. Additional investigation is required to examine the possible uses of VITP in public transportation systems and to determine the most effective methods for adopting this technology.
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