# Bus & Tram — Lothian Buses/Edinburgh Trams

> Edinburgh bus and tram journey planner with real-time info and mobile ticketing. (iPhone/iPad app by Lothian Buses plc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-and-tram/id6468092588 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Lothian Buses plc](https://appshunter.io/developer/548308171)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 217 App Store ratings · 304 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 65 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Polish, European Spanish, Welsh
- Released: 2024-06-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-and-tram/id6468092588/reviews.md

## What is Bus & Tram?

The new Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams app has everything you need to seamlessly travel on buses and trams in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Journey Planning

Planning your journey around Edinburgh has never been easier. You can view your location on the interactive map and plan a route to your desired location. You can tailor the results to your travel preferences and we'll show you the most practical routes to get you where you need to be.


Real-time Information

Stay up to date with all the latest information regarding bus and tram arrival and departure times. The interactive map shows every bus and tram stop around you with subsequent real-time information about services at the selected location.

Mobile Ticketing

Passengers can now purchase a number of ticket types all on the one app. The app will learn ticket purchase behaviour and can present suggestions for frequently purchased tickets. Make use of our handy filters and find the tickets you need whether you're travelling across the region, in the city or to the Airport.

Travel and Service Information

The new and updated app can give you live updates about travel and service information, such as delays and diversions. If a stop is selected on the app, passengers will get the most up to date service information regarding the routes that serve the selected stop. Passengers have the opportunity to turn on notifications to get the latest service information straight to their smartphone.

## Key features

- Journey planning with interactive map
- Real-time bus and tram arrival times
- Mobile ticket purchasing
- Live travel and service updates
- Customizable route suggestions
- Service notifications

## What do users think of Bus & Tram?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Improved layout and UI
- 💡 Ability to purchase tickets in-app

**Cons**

- 🙁 Worse than previous app
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive navigation
- 🔍 Harder to find bus schedules and routes
- 🕰️ Live departure times not accurate
- 🗺️ Poor map integration and functionality

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App refreshes when switching away
- Address search returns irrelevant results

**Most requested features**

- Bring back 'take me home' button
- Allow saving of favorite stops without login
- Integrate live departure times with route planning
- Improve map view to show bus locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 304)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-and-tram/id6468092588/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Never trust it

*2026-08-14, version 2.6.1*

It showed the bus will arrive in 5mins. After 5 mins, the bus just disappeared on the app. Totally misleading

### 1/5 — Terrible compared to the original

*2026-08-12, version 2.6.1*

This app is complete garbage nothing on it works properly bus times don’t show sometimes, it always takes you off the journey tracking page if you switch apps meaning you can’t double check what stop to get off at. Even when planning a journey the date and time are settings are a pain to deal with🙄 I’ve never written a review before in my life but i have now because i feel so passionately about it your app is garbage

### 1/5 — Worst app ever created

*2026-08-11, version 2.6.1*

The fact that the app has somehow gotten even worse is shocking to me. Every single morning and every single evening I have a problem because the app is wrong.

### 5/5 — Take a little time to get used to … then go 4.5 stars

*2026-08-10, version 2.6.1*

Was using other map apps but then after a little time to get used to this Lothian bus app, it’s very good UX, the live departures are very good. Within a small mobile screen, first time you’d find a bit hard to use, then a few times later, you’d probably love it.

### 4/5 — No Timetable

*2026-08-07, version 2.6.1*

I don’t this new update, I want to timetable of the busses as-well as arrival times, the old app had this, I don’t know why they changed 🤦‍♂️

### 2/5 — Reliability

*2026-08-01, version 2.6.1*

Increasingly unreliable. Buses are due then suddenly disappear.

### 2/5 — Inaccurate live tracking

*2026-08-01, version 2.6.1*

Frequently shows me bus arrival time information for buses that never show up. Very unreliable.

### 4/5 — OK but could be easier to use

*2026-07-27, version 2.6.1*

Once you work out how to use the app, it is helpful. However, personally it should be more intuitive to assist those who are less tech savvy. App development should always be geared towards the lowest common denominator- the user - and not what developers think will be useful.
One option that should be resurrected from the previous app, is automatic recognition of what bus you are on. It may still be there,hidden in a menu, but I have not found it - yet!!

### 2/5 — Unreliable

*2026-07-26, version 2.6.1*

The new bus app still has issues with showing inaccurate information about bus times. Sometimes you can’t even track your bus or receive the exact correct time. Disappointed AGAIN!!!

### 2/5 — Flawed and outdated

*2026-07-25, version 2.6.1*

Used when visiting family. Really poor set of features: no account journey features, can’t track diversions, no detail on zones within app. Contrasted with the Stagecoach and TfLs app, it’s substandard.

## Frequently asked questions about Bus & Tram

### What does the Bus & Tram app do?

This app helps you plan your bus and tram journeys in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. It provides real-time arrival and departure information, allows you to purchase mobile tickets, and offers live updates on travel disruptions.

### How do I plan a journey?

You can plan your journey by viewing your current location on the interactive map and entering your desired destination. The app will then suggest practical routes based on your travel preferences.

### Can I buy tickets through the app?

Yes, you can purchase various ticket types directly within the app. It can also learn your purchasing habits and suggest frequently bought tickets, with filters to help you find the right ones for your travel needs.

### What kind of real-time information is available?

The app provides real-time arrival and departure times for buses and trams. It also shows live updates on delays, diversions, and service information for selected stops, with the option to receive notifications.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. There are no advertisements or in-app purchases mentioned in the provided description.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.6.2 — 2026-08-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.6.1 — 2026-03-03

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.6.0 — 2025-12-01

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.5.0 — 2025-10-30

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.4.2 — 2025-10-06

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

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