Kozhikode: Ever dreaded a journey because of the blazing sunlight streaming through the window, making it impossible to relax? If so, ‘Veyil App’ might be just what you need! Created by a team of young innovators from Kerala, this app is designed to help bus travellers avoid direct sunlight by calculating the best seat for shade along the route. Whether you are on a daily commute or a long-distance journey, ‘Veyil App’ can pinpoint exactly where the sun will be shining, helping you pick the perfect spot to keep cool and comfortable.

One of the main challenges of bus travel is the relentless sunlight streaming in through open windows, often without an invitation. Initially, your seat might seem shaded, but as the journey progresses, the sun may catch up with you in full glare. To tackle these sun-filled journeys, three young innovators – Muran Hadi Rasheed from Vadakara, T S Sreelal from Kozhikode and Hudaifa Abdul Naser from Kannur – have developed the 'Veyil App'. Launched a few weeks ago on the Play Store, this app calculates sunlight exposure during bus trips, allowing travellers to sit in the seat with the least sun exposure.

To use ‘Veyil App’, simply enter details like start and destination points, travel time and day. The app then analyses the route and provides precise sunlight timings, advising whether to sit on the left or right side of the bus. For added convenience, they have also launched a companion website, ‘veyil.app’, allowing access from any device with internet. 

The app provides a detailed travel guide based on GPS and a 100-metre-by-100-metre analysis of your route, calculating sunlight angles to predict the sunniest and shadiest spots. Taking into account the time of day and the sun’s position, ‘Veyil App’ suggests the best seat for maximum shade.

For example, a screen on the app might display: “Sit on the right side! You’ll face sunlight for approximately 2 hours and 47 minutes if you sit on the left.” 

Accessible worldwide, ‘Veyil App’ is a reliable guide for any sun-weary traveller. For those planning journeys or even daily commutes, the app and its website (www.veyil.app and www.veyilapp.com) have quickly become handy travel tools to keep your journeys cooler and more comfortable.