# BusSurfer - Bologna transit — Bologna real-time buses

> Real-time bus and train transit information for Bologna, Italy. (iPhone/iPad app by Tommaso Madonia.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bussurfer-bologna-transit/id917406129 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Tommaso Madonia](https://appshunter.io/developer/484226815)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 44 MB
- Languages: English, Italian
- Released: 2014-10-07
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bussurfer-bologna-transit/id917406129/reviews.md

## What is BusSurfer?

BusSurfer gives you real-time info about buses of Bologna (Italy) thanks to Hellobus service of Tper.


Features:
• Find the nearest bus stop and train station
• Don't miss a bus again thanks to real-time info
• Easy access to Tper news feed
• Add bus stops and train stations to favorites
• Easy map navigation thanks to pin clustering
• Optimized for Retina and Retina HD displays
• Support for VoiceOver


The application requires an active data connection to access Hellobus service and Chiamatreno service.


The application uses the Hellobus service of Tper for bus real-time info, Chiamatreno service of Tper for train real-time info and OpenData of Tper for bus stops info.

## Key features

- Real-time bus and train info
- Find nearest stops
- Favorite stops
- Tper news feed access
- Map navigation with pin clustering
- VoiceOver support

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bussurfer-bologna-transit/id917406129/reviews.md

### 3/5 — It's okay...

*2016-04-17, version 1.3.2*

The time predictions are sometimes off and occasionally it times out and it can't get any information other than that it does work and it's fairly useful.

## Frequently asked questions about BusSurfer

### What is BusSurfer?

BusSurfer provides real-time information for buses and trains in Bologna, Italy, utilizing services from Tper. It helps users find nearby stops, track live arrivals, and access transit news.

### Does BusSurfer work offline?

No, BusSurfer requires an active data connection to access the Hellobus and Chiamatreno services for real-time transit information.

### How accurate is the real-time information in BusSurfer?

The app relies on the Hellobus service of Tper for real-time bus data and Chiamatreno service for train data, aiming to provide the most up-to-date information available.

### What devices support BusSurfer?

BusSurfer is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. It is optimized for Retina and Retina HD displays.

### What is the age rating for BusSurfer?

BusSurfer has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is BusSurfer updated?

The latest version of BusSurfer is 1.4.0, which was last updated on October 12, 2018. Users can expect updates to maintain functionality and potentially add new features.

### What is the user rating for BusSurfer?

BusSurfer has a rating of 3.0 stars based on 1 review. This indicates a mixed reception from its current user base.

### Does BusSurfer have ads?

The provided data does not specify if BusSurfer contains advertisements. However, it is a free application and does not have in-app purchases.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.4.0 — 2018-10-12

- Support for the newest iOS version and iPhones

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