# Bus++ Wellington

> Wellington bus tracker with real-time info, map, favorites, and reminders. (iPhone/iPad app by Chris Hawkins.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-plus-plus-wellington/id959513550 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chris Hawkins](https://appshunter.io/developer/937738334)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 2 App Store ratings · 53 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-01-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-plus-plus-wellington/id959513550/reviews.md

## What is Bus++ Wellington?

Bus++ is a simple app to help you catch the bus in Wellington, New Zealand.

Features:

REAL TIME INFORMATION: Bus++ uses real time information on GPS tracked buses as well as scheduled information.

MAP VIEW: View all Wellington's bus stops on a 3D map.  Quickly find busses near to you and add your favourite stops without needing to memorise stop numbers or exact stop names.

FAVOURITES: Favourites stops and services to cut out the noise and quickly check times for your usual trips. 

APPLE WATCH: The app brings most of the functionality of the app to your wrist.

WIDGET:  Bus++ includes an iOS10 friendly Widget that lets you quickly view the arrivals for the closest 3 stops to your location.

REMINDERS:  You can choose a bus you would like to take and Bus++ will remind you when it's time to go catch it.

INTELLIGENT:  The time of day and your usage habits help Bus++ decide which bus stops to prioritise.

## Key features

- Real-time bus tracking
- Scheduled information
- 3D map view of bus stops
- Favorite stops and services
- Apple Watch integration
- iOS widget for quick arrivals
- Bus departure reminders

## Recent user reviews (10 of 53)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-plus-plus-wellington/id959513550/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Great app, addition needed

*2024-03-25, version 2.4.2*

I love this app and use it all the time. Can Stop D at Wellington Station please be added? Thank you!

### 4/5 — Times are confusing

*2024-02-01, version 2.4.2*

A good app overall but it would be so much easier to tell what time the bus is coming if it just said the time rather than number of minutes away eg “10.27am” not “87 minutes” away, what time is that? Minutes away is ok if it’s less than 10 minutes, otherwise it’s just confusing. Or even an option that showed both. PLEASE make this change it will make it so much more functional

### 2/5 — Please update, missing cancelled routes

*2022-11-16, version 2.4.2*

I actually prefer your app to the Metlink one, but it is not showing when the route is cancelled which isn’t helpful, the Real time data at the bus stops says cancelled so it should be possible, please please update so I don’t have to start using the Metlink app

### 1/5 — Canceled services not highlighted

*2022-08-16, version 2.4.2*

Disappointed that cancellation not flagged early enough to make alternate plans.

### 5/5 — Best.Bus app. Ever.

*2022-04-22, version 2.4.2*

What the title says, thank you so much 🙏

### 3/5 — Update please!

*2022-02-22, version 2.4.2*

I’ve used this app for years but recently it’s been wrong quite often, buses either aren’t showing up or the timings are incorrect even with the green bar

### 3/5 — Wonderful until iOS 14

*2021-09-21, version 2.4.2*

I loved this app and recommended it to so many people but now can’t use it because my old iPhone can’t update to iOS 14. Please please find a workaround!

### 1/5 — Route 14 problem

*2021-07-13, version 2.4.0*

Very useful and free app...however not working on route 14...which is he only bus I catch so unfortunately no use for me. If you too are on route 14 currently don’t bother downloading this app...it’s not working. Hopefully they will fix it, I have also sent a feedback to the developer who knows...

### 3/5 — App stopped working today 30 June

*2021-07-03, version 2.4.0*

All buses have disappeared from all my saved stops! Can’t seem to do anything to fix this - including removing from phone & re-downloading. 
NB Despite app update the bug hasn’t been fixed yet - still not showing any bus schedule!

### 1/5 — iOS14

*2021-07-01, version 2.4.0*

What if you don’t have iOS 14 and you can’t update your phone to it. I want to download the app but I won’t let me. Or let me download a older version

## Frequently asked questions about Bus++ Wellington

### What does Bus++ Wellington do?

Bus++ Wellington is a mobile application designed to help users in Wellington, New Zealand, track their bus journeys. It provides real-time GPS data for buses, along with scheduled information, to give you accurate arrival times. The app also allows you to set reminders so you don't miss your bus.

### What are the key features of Bus++ Wellington?

Key features include real-time and scheduled bus information, a 3D map view of all Wellington bus stops, the ability to favorite stops and services for quick access, Apple Watch functionality, an iOS widget for immediate arrival updates, and personalized reminders for upcoming bus departures.

### Is Bus++ Wellington free to use?

Yes, Bus++ Wellington is a free application. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements, meaning you can access all its features without any cost.

### What devices is Bus++ Wellington compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices, including iPhones and Apple Watches. It also features an iOS 10 friendly widget for quick access to bus information directly from your home screen.

### How can Bus++ Wellington help me with my daily commute?

This app simplifies your commute by offering real-time bus tracking and scheduled times, so you know exactly when your bus will arrive. You can save your frequently used stops and routes as favorites for instant access, and set reminders to ensure you leave on time. The intelligent prioritization of stops based on time of day and your habits further streamlines your journey.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4.2 — 2021-07-19

This update fixes some stops missing data

### 2.4.0 — 2021-07-01

This version fixes the bug stopping the app from loading any data. Unfortunately to get this working I have had to remove the Apple Watch app for the moment.

Thanks for everyones patience with this issue as well as the kind-of-rocky state of the app this last year or so. I am cooking up a big refresh of the app that should hopefully stop these kinds of issues from happening but it's probably a few months away. If you're interested in getting a sneak peak of this new version drop me a line using the feedback button in the app and I'll let you know as soon as a beta version is available.

Cheers,
Chris

### 2.3.6 — 2021-03-24

Whoops, I accidentally set everybody's app to hide all busses by default. Not a good default. This is fixed now. Thanks to everybody who let me know about this.

### 2.3.5 — 2021-03-15

This update should let you filter out busses again. Big thanks to those who emailed in about this issue.

### 2.3.4 — 2020-08-02

This update fixes the "no arrivals" bug that has made the app unusable for much of last week. Whoops. Thanks to all of you who wrote in about this and thanks in general to everyone for their patience. If you know someone else who is still having the "no arrivals" issue (either with Bus++ or Metlink Commuter) please let them know about this update.

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