Bus Compass

Bus Compass

by Transportant LLC

4 ratings
39 reviews
Free

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 19, 2019
  • December 13, 2025

Features

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About

This app provides real-time school bus tracking for parents and students, reducing wait times and improving safety. Parents receive notifications about bus arrival, student boarding, and disembarking, with the ability to view the bus's live location.

โœ“Real-time bus location tracking
โœ“Estimated bus arrival times
โœ“Student boarding/disembarking notifications
โœ“Customizable parent notifications
โœ“Reduced wait times at bus stops
โœ“Enhanced safety and security
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What's New in Bus Compass

2.4.1

December 13, 2025

Bug fixes

User reviews

Needs work

I can never see when the bus is coming to pick my son up or on the way to drop him off.

Unreliable/ they delete bad reviews

I never see updates for my elementary student. The app is not reliable, glitchy at best, the map feature is the worst. It will show my high schoolers bus all the time, even after it drops them off and heads back to the bus depot. But never showed my other childrenโ€™s bus.

SKSD Sept2025

Based on previous reviews of this app, it seems like a lot of updates have been made. The school district that I use this for doesnโ€™t require my kid to scan any kind of fob, the gps on the bus (so far) has seem to be very accurate and I like the refresh rate for the bus being every 2-4 seconds.

The only adjustment that I would to be the most helpful, is if the notifications chimed like other apps notifications. Iโ€™m not sure if other users have had this problem, but I only SEE the notifications on my Lock Screen and banners. Even when my phone ringer is on and I get notification sounds for other things, this one seems to be the only one that I donโ€™t get the sounds for. Which means I have to constantly be looking at my phone while getting my child ready and packed for the bus.

If some kind of update and/or bug fix for this could happen, I would be more than happy to change to a 5 star review and even recommend to other parents in the district and bus area to re download the app.
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No notification sounds

The tracking has been working to some extent but the notification sounds will not work. I have adjusted all my notifcations and there is no sound which defeats the purpose of having the app at all.

Sometimes works

It's been frozen and won't load half the time

FAQ

What does Bus Compass do?

Bus Compass provides parents and students with real-time information about their school bus. It allows users to track the bus's live location, receive notifications about its arrival, and know when children board or disembark the bus.

How does Bus Compass improve the school bus experience?

The app significantly reduces wait times at bus stops by providing accurate arrival estimates and live tracking. This also enhances safety and security by keeping parents informed and limiting children's exposure to inclement weather.

Is Bus Compass free to use?

Based on the provided information, the app is free to use and does not have in-app purchases or advertisements.

What kind of notifications can parents receive?

Parents can select a host of additional notifications to stay informed. This includes alerts for bus arrival, when children get on the bus, and when they get off the bus, ensuring busy parents are always in the know.

Who is the target audience for Bus Compass?

The app is designed for parents and students who rely on school bus transportation. It aims to provide peace of mind and convenience for families managing school commutes.