# Dart Detroit Transit — Public transit just got easier

> Mobile app for purchasing and using public transit passes for DDOT & SMART. (iPhone/iPad app by City of Detroit.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-detroit-transit/id1474680675 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City of Detroit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413260519)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.36/5 from 1,753 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 64 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-27
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-detroit-transit/id1474680675/reviews.md

## What is Dart Detroit Transit?

Now you can purchase DDOT & SMART transit passes right from your phone – no more waiting in line to buy a paper ticket, swiping your credit card, or carrying around cash! 

PLAN YOUR TRIP
Find the best route to your destination.
- Route planning means no more wondering which fixed route bus you should get on.

PAY ON THE GO 
Pay quickly and securely with your smartphone.
- Use your mobile passes immediately or save them for later.

SKIP THE LINE
Don’t miss your bus due to a long ticket line.
- Just hop on any fixed route bus and show your active pass to the driver.

EXPENSES MADE EASY
Manage your riding history through the mobile app.
- Receive email receipts.

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GET STARTED TODAY
1. Download the Dart app.
2. Create an account and add your payment information.
3. Purchase your pass.
4. Show the transit operator your active pass or store for later use.

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COMING SOON
The Dart app is not done yet! We're constantly updating the app based on your feedback.

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APP PERMISSIONS
- Location Services (optional): Used to quickly provide nearby transit options.

## Key features

- Purchase transit passes
- Route planning
- Mobile payment
- Store passes for later
- View riding history
- Email receipts

## What do users think of Dart Detroit Transit?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 🚀 Convenient app for transit system
- 💡 Allows purchasing tickets without cash

**Cons**

- 🐛 App crashes or freezes frequently
- 🐛 Issues with payment processing and adding payment methods
- 🐛 Functionality breaks after app updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent or missing fare options

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Inability to purchase tickets or passes
- Login and account issues
- Tickets not activating properly

**Most requested features**

- Option to purchase single fare instead of bulk tickets
- Support for more transit systems and fare types
- Improved app stability and reliability

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dart-detroit-transit/id1474680675/reviews.md

### 1/5 — App doesn't work

*2023-11-28*

When clicking "buy now" it keeps bouncing me back to the home page. Kind of frustrating when you're from out of town and just trying to get around. There is another app I found that I could use! It's called Token Transit and it can be used with lots of different cities / transit systems.

### 1/5 — I can’t buy a ticket

*2023-07-03*

Every time I try to buy a ticket on the app, it ask me to select a fare but when I click dart (the only option by the way) it takes me back to the front page please fix

### 1/5 — I can’t make purchases and I missed 2 bussed because of it

*2023-06-08*

I Joe Solar Chery download the app to catch the bus. Doing so I couldn’t make any purchases towards a ticket I missed two versus while trying to figure out how to make purchases please fix this bug

### 2/5 — First time was great now glitched

*2023-05-22*

It was convenient when I didn’t have cash and could buy a ticket asap! But the app stopped working on my phone even after uninstalling and removing my card just to repeat the process but no success in buying a 2nd ticket. Very disappointed in this app and hope it gets fixed soon!!!

### 1/5 — Do not install this app until it’s fixed

*2023-04-30*

This app worked perfectly fine, and was really useful. But In their recent update I can’t purchase tickets at all. It sends me straight to the ticket management screen.

### 4/5 — Why I can’t purchase my tickets

*2023-03-30*

I love this app but now all of a sudden it’s not letting u purchase any tickets at all. The option don’t even pop up anymore. I made new accounts and it’s doing the same on every account.

### 2/5 — Can’t buy tickets AGAIN!!!

*2023-03-20*

The last time I had this problem it was because it wouldn’t except the cards I was using for payment. Now the problem is the app wants me to select my fair select what company and it takes me right back to the ticket manager homepage. Why can’t I buy the tickets? It does not give me the option. The app was fine a month ago and now it doesn’t work after your newest bug fix.

### 1/5 — New issues

*2023-03-07*

Normally the app worked fine and it was amazing. Recently however, everytime I go to select “buy now” to get a ticket, instead of being directed to my fare options, I’m directed to a button that just says Dart on it. When I click that, It opens a list that says “change your operator” with nothing else on it. There has been no option to select my fare and I’m unable to buy tickets.

### 1/5 — Lousy support

*2023-01-20, version 6.3.0*

The app is quirky.  It actually seems to be a parking app instead of a transit fare app.  When you contact the company for app support they send you to SMART or DDOT,  who send you back to DART, etc.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2023-01-20, version 6.3.0*

Don’t waste your time. The app just freezes and crashes.

## Frequently asked questions about Dart Detroit Transit

### What does the Dart Detroit Transit app do?

The Dart Detroit Transit app allows users to purchase DDOT and SMART transit passes directly from their smartphones. It also offers route planning to help you find the best way to your destination and allows you to pay for your rides securely on the go.

### How do I use the app to pay for my bus fare?

After purchasing your pass within the app, you can show your active mobile pass to the bus driver when boarding. You can use your passes immediately or save them for a future ride. The app also stores your riding history and provides email receipts for expense management.

### Is the Dart Detroit Transit app free to download?

Yes, the app is free to download. The monetization comes from the in-app purchase of DDOT and SMART transit passes. There are no advertisements within the app.

### What are the benefits of using this app for public transit?

The app eliminates the need to wait in line for paper tickets, carry cash, or swipe credit cards at ticket machines. It offers convenient route planning and secure mobile payment, making your public transit experience easier and more efficient.

### Can I use this app for all public transit in Detroit?

The app specifically supports purchasing passes for DDOT (Detroit Department of Transportation) and SMART (Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transportation) transit services. It helps you plan trips on these fixed-route bus systems.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 6.3.0 — 2020-03-26

Font updates and other miscellaneous bug fixes.

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