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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 users say

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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

Welcome to CDTA!

I’m unsure if I got on a bus that arrived 9 minutes late or a bus that’s 6 minutes early.

Absolute trash

This public transportation system is an absolute joke of a service.

The drivers either come late or early and sometimes you’ll be outright ignored at a stop and and left.

This service is basically a gamble of maybe making it to your destination, late or early and in some cases not at all.

I absolutely hate this poor excuse of a service and I feel sorry for anyone who has to actually rely on them for transportation anywhere.

If there was any other option for a public transportation service, other than being absolutely robbed by Uber or Lyft, I would never give any business to CDTA.

Not to mention, that more than half of the drivers for CDTA do not know how to drive the vehicle. The drivers drive too fast and you have to deal with constantly being break checked, which is an awful experience.

If you take care of any elderly people, whether it be friends or family, do not let them use this service because they’re safety will be in jeopardy, due to the constant break checking and reckless driving by the majority of the CDTA drivers.

I sincerely hope that this company goes out of business, or that maybe they can find a way to hire drivers that actually care even 1% about their passengers and their job.

If I could give them less than one star I would.

The bottom line is that you should do your absolute best to avoid using this service or giving this company any business until they either go out of business or find competent drivers.
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Navigator App

Very easy n convenient way to find all bus routes and pay for fare. Definitely a big help when on the go.

12 pésimo servicio

El 12 ve que viene la gente corriendo y ve que va llegando y se va pésimo servicio es siempre una mujer

9.5

Great convenient app I give it a 9.5 my only issue is that once you confirm your fare it’s gone it should see that it wasn’t used and the fee ones should go back automatically because a few times I confirmed a fare and it was an out of service bus and the next bus came after the time allotment

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

Bug

Disappearing bus passes

Bug

Faulty GPS location tracking

Bug

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

Feature

Expanded service areas and route coverage

Feature

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.