Native PHP Web Innovation For Public Transport Lost And Found Management

General Background The expansion of public transportation networks increases the operational complexity of managing passengers' lost or left-behind items, directly impacting service quality. Specific Background At Trans Banyumas, high passenger mobility frequently results in items being left on buses or at shelters, but the reliance on manual management processes leads to disorganized records and delayed returns. Knowledge Gap While large-scale digital lost and found systems exist for airports and railways, there is a lack of documented implementations using lightweight, framework-free fundamental web programming tailored for regional bus services. Aims This study designs and implements a web-based lost and found information system using native PHP and MySQL through the incremental development method for Trans Banyumas. Results The implemented system features structured item recording, status tracking, internal user management, and a public search portal. Black box testing confirmed full functionality, and operational analysis demonstrated that the system reduced processing time by 85%, accelerating item registration and search times while ensuring secure, centralized data storage. Novelty This research demonstrates that a framework-free, native PHP approach provides a highly resource-efficient and maintainable solution capable of drastically improving operational efficiency in small to medium-scale public transport services. Implications Regional public transport operators can adopt this lightweight, modular system architecture to significantly reduce operational bottlenecks, minimize human error, and enhance passenger satisfaction without requiring complex IT infrastructure. Highlights Manual lost and found management causes data disorganization, leading to delayed passenger item returns. The implemented native PHP system reduces operational recording and searching time by 85%. Framework-free web development offers a resource-efficient, highly maintainable solution for regional public transport. Keywords Native PHP; Lost And Found; Public Transportation; Incremental Development; Information System