# Bustime: Transport online — Tracking of city buses

> Real-time public transit tracking for buses, trams, and more in 80+ cities. (iPhone/iPad app by Bustime.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bustime-transport-online/id879310530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Bustime](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759942302)
- Category: Navigation, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 402 App Store ratings · 64 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 101 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bustime-transport-online/id879310530/reviews.md

## What is Bustime?

Track public transport online in real time!

Over 10 million downloads. Over 300,000 users online every day. Running since 2012.

COMPLETELY FREE!

Find out when your bus, tram, trolleybus or metro is coming. Bustime updates the data every minute thanks to GPS sensors in every vehicle.

Traveling? Bustime works in 300+ cities — get around any city's transport like a local.

KEY FEATURES

Route from A to B — plan the best journey by public transport. Bustime picks the best option with transfers and tells you where to get on and off. We factor in schedules, traffic and real-time data, so the time estimate is accurate. Compare options and choose the fastest.

Transport on the map in real time — follow vehicles on an interactive map: how many are on the route, which are low-floor, and when the next one reaches your stop.

⏱ Accurate arrival prediction — know the arrival time and plan your departure.

Smart notifications
— "Waiting here" — an alert when the bus approaches your stop.
— "Getting off here" — a reminder as you near your stop.
They work in the background, even with the screen locked.

Favorite routes and stops — save, group, and share links with friends.

Bus timetables by stop when there's no live data.

Multi-select — compare arrival times of several routes at once.

Vehicle history — where a specific vehicle was during a given period.

Route chat — live chat between passengers and drivers. There's a citywide chat too.

Reviews and ratings — rate specific drivers and vehicles.

Transport news — route changes, disruptions and updates in your city.

Driver mode — drivers broadcast their location straight to Bustime servers, even without a GPS tracker. The built-in auto-announcer calls out stops aloud — indispensable when working without a conductor.

Help improve the data — edit routes, fares and operators right in the app.

CUSTOMIZATION

Maximum customization — tailor the app down to the smallest detail:
— Color themes and dark mode.
— A custom color for each transport type — buses, trams, trolleybuses and metro will never get mixed up.
— Choose the app icon.
— Vehicle skins.
— Tile and element size.
— Screen customization: rearrange, move and remove blocks.
— Turn individual features on and off.
Practically any interface element can be adjusted or removed.

Settings presets — save your configuration and share it with friends in one tap.

ACCESSIBILITY

Adapted for blind and low-vision users:
— TalkBack support with voice hints.
— Low-vision mode with enlarged font.
— Left-handed mode.
— Low-floor bus indication.

MORE
— Tablet compatible.
— Fast and lightweight.
— Referral program — invite friends and earn bonuses.

CITIES
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Dublin, Brisbane, Adelaide, Montreal, Atlanta, Delhi, Accra and 300+ more cities worldwide.
Full list: https://busti.me

FOUND A BUG?
Shake your phone — a message window appears. Describe the problem and it goes straight to the developers. We'll fix it fast!

HOW TO WRITE A USEFUL REVIEW
Full list: https://busti.me

FOUND A BUG?
Shake your phone — a message window appears. Describe the problem and it goes straight to the developers. We'll
fix it fast!

HOW TO WRITE A USEFUL REVIEW
1. State the city and route.
2. To add/change a route — attach a link with up-to-date data.
3. Your city missing? Write its name and the transit authority's website — we'll add it.
4. Something not working? State the city, route and describe the problem.
5. Write in reviews or email support@bustime.ru

## Key features

- Real-time GPS tracking
- Estimated departure/arrival times
- Multi-city coverage
- Personalized maps and schedules
- Route management
- Accessibility features
- In-app chat and ratings

## What do users think of Bustime?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🔥 Great last update
- 👍 Very helpful app
- 👍 Shows accurate information
- 👍 Works well
- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good app, tracks transport well
- 👍 Very useful app
- 👍 App is cool and helpful

**Cons**

- 👎 App doesn't work
- 👎 Registration not working
- 👎 Impossible to enter without VPN
- 👎 Endless loading
- 👎 Spam with ads
- 👎 Doesn't work with Megafon network
- 👎 Doesn't show routes
- 👎 App stopped working
- 👎 Doesn't load
- 👎 Doesn't work with mobile internet
- 👎 Doesn't show city transport
- 👎 Works only with VPN
- 👎 Shows incorrect data
- 👎 Developers, what were you thinking?
- 👎 Terrible app
- 👎 App constantly lies
- 👎 Ads at the bottom of the screen
- 👎 App opens AppStore with ads
- 👎 Ads are annoying
- 👎 App is bad
- 👎 Doesn't show routes anymore
- 👎 Doesn't load data
- 👎 Doesn't show transport
- 👎 Shows few buses
- 👎 Incorrect arrival times
- 👎 Bad programmers
- 👎 Accuracy is poor
- 👎 Ads are intrusive
- 👎 App stopped working
- 👎 Endless loading
- 👎 Endless loading
- 👎 Terrible ads
- 👎 Ads are automatically clicked
- 👎 Ads are annoying
- 👎 Inaccurate identification
- 👎 App doesn't install on iPhone
- 👎 Bug with route switching
- 👎 Redirects to websites
- 👎 Ads open when viewing routes
- 👎 Problems in the morning
- 👎 Doesn't show all buses
- 👎 Doesn't see half the buses
- 👎 App stopped working
- 👎 Annoying scrolling
- 👎 You are all liars
- 👎 App is garbage
- 👎 App lags a lot
- 👎 App crashes often
- 👎 App doesn't work
- 👎 App freezes
- 👎 Buses not displayed
- 👎 Doesn't show suburban transport

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Registration not working
- Endless loading
- App doesn't work without VPN
- App doesn't show routes
- App doesn't load
- App crashes
- Ads open AppStore
- Ads are intrusive
- Bug with route switching
- App doesn't show transport
- App freezes
- Buses not displayed
- App doesn't install on iPhone

**Most requested features**

- Add an option to disable ads
- Move ads to a different location
- Fix bug with route switching
- Fix scrolling issue

## Recent user reviews (10 of 64)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bustime-transport-online/id879310530/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 👎🏻

*2026-07-06, version 225.0.0*

Ужасное, но пользуюсь тк пока нет другого

### 4/5 — Не работает

*2026-06-10, version 225.0.0*

Не работает регистрация. Не могу ввести номер телефона

### 5/5 — Обновление огонь🔥

*2026-05-26, version 225.0.0*

здравствуйте, пользуюсь приложением уже около 4 лет, но последнее обновление выглядит просто бомбезно🔥 наконец-то не надо включать впн при заходе в приложение, да и в целом теперь намного приятнее пользоватся приложением. продолжайте в том же духе)

### 1/5 — Не работает:(

*2026-05-12, version 224*

Без vpn зайти невозможно более 2х месяцев,г.Калининград

### 1/5 — не работает и не заходится

*2026-05-12, version 224*

бесконечная загрузка

### 1/5 — Спам

*2026-04-30, version 224*

Зае со своей рекламой скоро покапает от жадности

### 1/5 — Не работает

*2026-04-26, version 224*

Не работает в сети Мегафона, висит на заставке.

### 1/5 — Перестало работать приложение

*2026-04-16, version 224*

Уже больше месяца не работает. Прочитал отзыв, что приложение включается с впн. Действительно, так и оказалось. Но! Все равно не показывает ни один маршрут.

### 3/5 — Не работает

*2026-04-15*

Раньше идеально работал,а сейчас не грузит…

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! 
Подскажите, какая ошибка выходит? 🙏

### 3/5 — Не работает. Екатеринбург

*2026-04-14*

Не работает приложение с мобильного интернета, только если через впн.

**Developer response:** Здравствуйте! 
Специалисты работают над восстановлением сервиса 🙏

## Frequently asked questions about Bustime

### What does Bustime do?

Bustime provides real-time tracking of public transportation, including buses, trolley-buses, and tramways, in over 80 cities. It uses onboard GPS/GLONASS equipment to estimate departure times, travel times, and arrival times for various routes.

### What are the key features of Bustime?

Key features include real-time tracking across multiple transit systems, a user-friendly interface with personalized maps and schedules, route management, multitracking of approaching routes, and special accessibility features for impaired users. It also offers an in-app chat and a rating system for crews.

### Is Bustime free to use?

Yes, the application is advertised as ABSOLUTELY FREE. However, the provided data indicates it has in-app purchases and ads, suggesting a freemium or ad-supported model.

### What cities does Bustime cover?

The app currently covers public transportation tracking in over 80 cities. The specific cities covered are listed within the application, and the developers cooperate with local agencies to obtain GPS data.

### How can I report an issue or suggest a city?

If a route has changed or is not reflected correctly, please mention the city and route, and provide a link to the website where the information is up to date. If your city is not covered, you can let the developers know the name of your local public transportation agency, and they will contact them regarding data.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 226.0.0 — 2026-07-10

Hi! What's new:

A-to-B routes
Bustime builds your full trip with transfers and tips. We factor in schedules, traffic & real-time data. Try it!

Map upgrade
It looks way prettier now.

Transport colors
Set a custom color per type in settings — buses, trams, trains & metro.

More
Fixed minor bugs — smoother now.

Thanks for riding with us! Share feedback — we read it all!

### 225.0.0 — 2026-05-25

WHAAAT? YES!

  Update! Welcome to Bustime 2.0!

  We've finally finished everything we wanted, and we're ready to show it to you!

  The app has become much prettier and more stable. We've made tons of fixes and added a bunch of new features.

  We won't list them all — just download it and see everything for yourself. We hope you'll love it!

  Important: to report a bug or just say hi to the developers, shake your phone.

### 224 — 2025-11-18

Several critical issues have been fixed, and new cities have been added.

### 223 — 2025-11-03

Map: fixed a critical error related to the display of transport on the map.

### 222 — 2025-10-25

Technical update. Added support for the latest iOS versions.

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