# Ann Arbor TheRide Bus Tracker

> Real-time bus tracker for Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti public transit. (iPhone/iPad app by Naiara Albaina.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ann-arbor-theride-bus-tracker/id1296111737 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Naiara Albaina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1225698348)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 2.91/5 from 55 App Store ratings · 30 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-01-14
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ann-arbor-theride-bus-tracker/id1296111737/reviews.md

## What is Ann Arbor TheRide Bus Tracker?

Lightweight real-time bus tracker for the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, which brands itself as "TheRide" and serves the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan Area. 

- Fast
- Easy to use
- Save your favorite stops and get the next arrivals in one touch
- Reliable

Disclaimer: The data is provided by the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority and we cannot guarantee the accuracy. This is not an official app.

## Key features

- Real-time bus tracking
- Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti service
- Save favorite stops
- One-touch arrival times
- Fast and easy to use

## Recent user reviews (10 of 30)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ann-arbor-theride-bus-tracker/id1296111737/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Total joke

*2026-02-11, version 4.0*

It takes forever to load the arrival data but popup video ads seem to have no problem loading immediately. You can barely use it because of the ads. No geolocation, no trip planning, no maps. It’s called a Bus Tracker but it barely does that. I can’t believe anyone would put this out. I’d give it negative stars if that was an option.

### 1/5 — Pointless

*2025-11-13, version 4.0*

App doesn’t work super well and is organized poorly. Plus, the UI needs a ton of work

### 1/5 — Spoof App - Credit Card SCAM

*2024-01-10, version 2.1*

I did not use my usual skepticism when downloading this app, and was under the impression that this app allowed me to load Fare $$ and scan it to buy passage on AA municipal busses. NOPE. It asked for my CC info, then, without my consent, started charging me $49.45 recurring monthly. When I called their number (provided by my bank’s Fraud Department), they had the STONES to try to upsell me a “higher tier” of service!!!

### 1/5 — Scam alert

*2023-11-22, version 2.1*

The app links out to a website that will try and scam your credit card.  Don’t use this app.

### 1/5 — Did not show the correct bus status

*2023-07-22, version 2.1*

It just doesn’t work… It show “no upcoming arrivals” but actually there is!

### 2/5 — Useless

*2022-11-16, version 2.1*

Doesn’t show more than one bus stop on a route at a time so if you’re trying to plan a route and see the best one it’s not going to work that way. Would be great to see full route maps. I am new to the area and don’t know what stops I should be looking at so this app is plain useless.

### 1/5 — I love getting unstoppable full screen ads when trying to catch a bus!

*2022-08-31, version 1.0.3*

Oh wait, silly me no I don’t! It’s awful. Don’t waste your time on this when it’s just gonna waste yours back

### 1/5 — Quite useless

*2022-08-11, version 1.0.3*

Very sorry to report this bus tracker app has been useless.

### 5/5 — Always safe

*2022-04-06, version 1.0.3*

This is the only bussing app that I’ve had that is accurate and has all stops listed I’ve been able to find my way around my new city easily and effectively

### 4/5 — Nice

*2019-11-25, version 1.0.3*

Is useful and also good. Only problem is that live tracking is often not available for some reason

## Frequently asked questions about Ann Arbor TheRide Bus Tracker

### What does this app do?

This app provides real-time bus tracking for the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, serving Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, Michigan. It allows users to see bus locations and estimated arrival times.

### How can I quickly see my bus times?

You can save your frequently used bus stops as favorites within the app. This allows you to see the next arrivals for those stops with just one touch, making your transit planning more efficient.

### Is this the official TheRide app?

No, this is not an official app from the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority. The data is provided by the authority, but the app developer cannot guarantee its accuracy. It is a third-party application.

### What areas does this app cover?

The app specifically covers bus routes for the Ann Arbor Area Transportation Authority, which serves the Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti areas in Michigan. It is designed for users of "TheRide" public transit system.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2025-09-24

- Updated routes
- Performance and stability improvements
- Support for newer iOS devices

### 2.1 — 2022-10-10

Support for newer iOS versions

### 1.0.3 — 2018-08-02

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Fixes issue with scrolling in favorites

### 1.0.2 — 2018-04-30

Performance improvements
Bug fixes

### 1.0.1 — 2018-02-17

Thank you for your patience!!
- Fixes issue where stops and arrival times stopped working due to a change by AATA

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