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  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 15, 2009
  • October 28, 2025

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This app provides real-time transit information, mobile ticketing, and trip planning for New York's Capital Region. It offers features like contactless payments, fare capping, and integration with bike-sharing and on-demand services for a convenient travel experience.

✓Real-time bus arrivals and location tracking
✓Mobile ticketing and contactless payments
✓Fare capping with daily best fare
✓Integration with CDPHP Cycle! and DRIVE
✓Access to Flex On Demand transit
✓Enhanced security for account balances
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What's New in CDTA Navigator

5.178

October 28, 2025

New: The "Pay" tab now shows everything related to passes and fare payment in one convenient location.

User reviews

cancelled stops should be in red

if road closures or other problems are going to interrupt service, the schedule should reflect that, instead of blankly saying “bus arriving in 5 minutes”. it might take work but this seems like a critical feature; cut down on people waiting for a ghost bus and being disappointed.

Money hungry

Upgraded my phone payment account transferred but not my monthly card I paid for

Number 10 bus

Never shows up . How many time’s does it run a day ? Twice? Four number 12 have past . Zero ten in forty minutes.

App is faulty and buses are always late

This app always has some type of problems, buses are usually late this only things that’s working fine is the updates the public get of the route changes.

Needs improvement

I do wanna start this off by saying that I love the drivers they are wonderful, but the app is so terrible. It needs improvement at one point it told me that my ride had arrived, but I was out front and nobody was there another time it says someone’s on the way and next thing you know they get pushed back 30 minutes. The app needs improvement. It tries to pick where you need to be picked up and it’s a long walk away so the app needs to be updated severely.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

App crashes or freezes

Bug

Inability to add payment methods

Bug

Incorrect bus arrival times

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Disappearing bus passes

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Faulty GPS location tracking

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Requested Features

5 requests

Improved real-time bus tracking

Feature

Better integration with other transit apps

Feature

Ability to report issues directly through the app

Feature

More flexible payment options

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Expanded service areas and route coverage

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FAQ

What does the CDTA Navigator app do?

The CDTA Navigator app provides a comprehensive transit experience for New York's Capital Region. It offers real-time bus arrival information, precise location tracking, and mobile ticketing for contactless payments. The app also integrates with bike-sharing services and on-demand transit options for multimodal trip planning.

What are the key features of the CDTA Navigator app?

Key features include real-time arrival updates, mobile payments for transit products, enhanced security for account balances, a daily fare cap that ensures you always get the best fare, and seamless access to CDPHP Cycle! and Flex On Demand services. It also facilitates faster boarding with smart cards and mobile tickets.

Is the CDTA Navigator app free to use?

Yes, the CDTA Navigator app is free to download and use. While the app itself is free, users will need to purchase transit products or tickets through the app to utilize the transit services. The app offers a 'best fare' system that automatically caps your daily spending.

What is the daily cap feature?

The daily cap, also known as the 'best fare' feature, automatically charges you the lowest possible fare for your trips. For example, it charges $1.30 per trip and ensures you never pay more than the cost of a day pass, which is $3.90. This allows for unlimited rides within a day without overpaying.

What is the benefit of registering for a Navigator account?

Registering for a Navigator account provides enhanced security for your transit balance. If your card or mobile device is lost or stolen, your funds remain protected. This offers peace of mind while traveling, ensuring your money is secure.