# Bus Savvy - UK Live locations — Arriva, Stagecoach, Firstbus > Real-time UK bus arrival times and live bus tracking. (iPhone/iPad app by Darren Jones.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-savvy-uk-live-locations/id1531470642 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Darren Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1654491553) - Category: Travel, Lifestyle - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 62 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.0 · 35 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-10-05 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-savvy-uk-live-locations/id1531470642/reviews.md ## What is Bus Savvy? Are you fed up of standing around at the bus stop in the cold and rain, waiting for your bus to get to work? Do you ever sleep in and rush around frantically getting ready for work, before running up to the bus stop to stand in the rain because your bus is delayed? Bus Savvy is here to help you. There's many bus apps available that will help you get from A to B, but what about when you get the same bus every single day? You don't need all the faff and features most bus apps provide, making it difficult to get to the information you need. All you want to know is "When is my bus due?" Bus Savvy does this 1 thing and does it well. Bus Savvy very quickly shows you when your next bus is due and in most cases can even show you exactly where the bus is, allowing you to leave the house only when you need to. Never stand around in the rain more than you have to. Out in the freezing cold with your gloves on? We've got you covered there too, with Siri support. Simply ask Siri when the next bus is due and it'll tell you. To make Bus Savvy even quicker for you, you can also view the arrival times of the next buses due, directly on your home screen using iOS 14 widgets. Bus Savvy also comes with a handy Apple Watch app, in case you leave your phone behind. Commute smarter with Bus Savvy ---------- Bus Savvy currently works for routes serviced by: Arriva FirstBus Stagecoach TFE (Transport for Edinburgh) TFWM (Transport for West Midlands) Warringtons Own Buses Nottingham City Transport East Yorkshire Buses Cardiff Buses Transdev (Blackburn, Harrogate, Keighley, Rosso, Coastliner, Burnley, Pennine, Flyer and York) Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ## Key features - Live bus locations - Real-time arrival times - Siri support - iOS 14 home screen widgets - Apple Watch app - Supports major UK bus operators ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Premium Access | $25.99 | per year | | Premium Access | $3.49 | per month | | Premium Access | $3.49 | per month | | Premium Access | $3.49 | per month | | Premium Access | $20.99 | per year | | Premium Access | $1.99 | per month | | Premium Access | $24.99 | per year | | Premium Access | $9.99 | per year | | Premium Access | $19.99 | per year | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 62) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bus-savvy-uk-live-locations/id1531470642/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Some changes could be made *2026-04-10, version 1.8.1* For instance I think that paying for more than one bus stop is a bit mad. Whereas 2 would be ideal ### 5/5 — Great app *2025-10-21, version 1.7.24* This app certainly does what it says on the tin. It’s easy to navigate and clear to read excellent of the app. ### 1/5 — App not working *2024-11-01, version 1.7.17* The app has been saying no busses due for over a week!! ### 5/5 — AMAZING *2024-10-28, version 1.7.17* This app is a life saver when I need to be on time. If I didn’t find this app I would be late on many occasions. The app developer is very nice letting us all have 1 bus stop for free even tho they could of charged us for it. ### 5/5 — Perfect bus app. *2024-08-13* I have been using this app for a couple of years now. I use it to get me to the nicer parts of the West Midlands where I go for my daily walks. It is so useful having the times of the bus on hand wherever you are. Well done, Darren.👏🏻 **Developer response:** Thank you for the kind words. ### 1/5 — Incomplete *2024-06-27, version 1.7.14* Doesn’t show P&R sites or stops. Why? ### 3/5 — New to app just one query *2024-05-21* I’ve downloaded the app today and found it really useful, however I turned on live tracking to see where my expected bus was and I can’t find anyway to stop the tracking once I’ve managed to get on the bus? Just worried about it draining my phone battery and the constant notification about buses I have no interest in catching. **Developer response:** Hi, Thank you for using my app and I am glad you find it really useful. The live tracking will just track 1 bus. Once that bus has gone, live tracking will stop about a minute later although it might take 5 minutes for the bus to disappear from the lock screen. It will not drain any battery during this time, it's just how iOS works. I hope that answers your question, and i'd love to know how I can win those extra 2 stars from you? ### 5/5 — Beats Arriva Timetable Hands-down! *2024-02-11* All stops and times shown with ALL services stopping at each bus stop - and live service information! Remarkable - pity the service provider can’t get its act together. ### 1/5 — Awful! *2024-02-02, version 1.7.8* Won’t let me add a second bus stop! Insists that I buy the premium product!!! Absolutely awful! ### 5/5 — The best bus app in Scotland *2023-12-07* I like this app a lot, it's nice to be able to see the bus live. It's missing some stuff though, like showing a line in the map to see the route of a specific bus line and all the stops it goes through. That would help planning trips and with perception on how close the bus is and how many stops left it has before reaching mine. EDIT: thank you to the developer for adding support for megabus in such a timely manner!! **Developer response:** Thank you for your review and thanks for using my app. The original idea of this app, and what makes it unique, is it's designed for people that already know where they are going (Daily commute to work etc..) and just need to know where the bus is. Every other bus app is tailored to people that need to find a route. For this reason it's now not possible to add the extra details you've requested. However, I have spent the last week adding support for Megabus/Citylink for you (just update to the latest version). I hope this is good enough to win over that 5th star. Thank you again. ## Frequently asked questions about Bus Savvy ### What does Bus Savvy do? Bus Savvy provides real-time bus arrival information and live bus locations for many UK bus operators. It aims to show you exactly when your next bus is due and where it is, so you can leave home at the right time and avoid unnecessary waiting. ### What are the key features of Bus Savvy? Key features include live bus tracking, real-time arrival predictions, Siri integration for voice queries, iOS 14 home screen widgets for quick access, and an Apple Watch app. It supports a wide range of major UK bus companies. ### How much does Bus Savvy cost? The app is free to download and use, but it does offer in-app purchases. This suggests that some features or an enhanced experience may be available for an additional cost. ### Which bus operators does Bus Savvy work with? Bus Savvy currently supports routes serviced by Arriva, FirstBus, Stagecoach, TFE (Transport for Edinburgh), TFWM (Transport for West Midlands), Warringtons Own Buses, Nottingham City Transport, East Yorkshire Buses, Cardiff Buses, and various Transdev routes. ### Who is Bus Savvy for? This app is designed for UK bus commuters who frequently use services from major operators. It's particularly useful for those who want to avoid waiting in bad weather and prefer to know the precise arrival time and location of their bus. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.9.1 — 2026-05-03 Fixed Arriva buses. ### 1.9.0 — 2026-05-02 Fixed Arriva buses. ### 1.8.1 — 2026-01-04 Fixed Transport for Edinburgh buses. ### 1.8.0 — 2025-11-18 Bug fixes ### 1.7.24 — 2025-08-04 Added button to add a favourite from the nearby stops view. ## Apps similar to Bus Savvy | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [First Bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/first-bus/id566586379) | 4.7 (2,120) | Free | Travel | | [ScotRail Train Times & Tickets](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scotrail-train-times-and-tickets/id464015282) | 4.9 (439) | Free | Travel | | [UK Bus Checker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uk-bus-checker/id899757264) | 4.6 (91) | Free | Travel | | [Stagecoach Bus](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stagecoach-bus/id1151110474) | 4.6 (803) | Free | Travel | | [National Express Coach](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/national-express-coach/id703003923) | 4.2 (228) | Free | Travel | | [Railcard](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/railcard/id1246748048) | 4.8 (6,927) | Free | Travel | ## More apps by Darren Jones - [VAT MTD - Making Tax Digital](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vat-mtd-making-tax-digital/id1458515585) - [AI Get Hired](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ai-get-hired/id1666949127) All apps by Darren Jones: https://appshunter.io/developer/1654491553 ## Related topics [tfwm](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/tfwm) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*