Why not automate it and have butt sensors in the seats of the buses? (might have handrail/grip sensors too) Requiring the general public to consistently provid

Why not automate it and have butt sensors in the seats of the buses? (might have handrail/grip sensors too) Requiring the general public to consistently provide data is not the best method for accuracy. With the sensors you not only get a count but also weight distribution and other possible useful bits as well.