# DDOT Bus Tracker — Get DDOT bus arrival updates.

> Official real-time DDOT bus arrival and trip planning app for Detroit. (iPhone/iPad app by City of Detroit.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddot-bus-tracker/id1504886783 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [City of Detroit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413260519)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.93/5 from 40 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2020-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddot-bus-tracker/id1504886783/reviews.md

## What is DDOT Bus Tracker?

DDOT Bus Tracker, the official source for real-time DDOT bus arrival information in Detroit. Residents and visitors to Detroit now have real-time bus information at their fingertips. Track your bus, get bus arrival information, find nearby stops, find routes, and plan your trip from your mobile device! Save your favorite bus stop on the app to easily view stop arrival times. Subscribe to rider alerts and service detours and be informed before you start your journey. Set up text message alerts so you know when your bus is due. Click on the system map, select a route, and see where your bus is in real time. Enter your starting location and destination to access fast trip planning. Traveling with DDOT Bus Tracker has never been this easy!

## Key features

- Real-time bus arrival information
- Bus tracking
- Nearby stop finder
- Trip planning
- Favorite stop saving
- Rider alerts and detours
- System map with live bus locations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ddot-bus-tracker/id1504886783/reviews.md

### 1/5 — uhm

*2026-05-06*

it’s confusing

### 1/5 — Something is wrong

*2025-12-04*

I’ve been trying to download ts and it’s just not loading and I have 430 mps download speed

### 2/5 — Did they even try?

*2025-05-29*

Had this app not even 24 hours so far and I’ve had to uninstall and reinstall 3 times already because the app will literally sit and not load up. Majority of the time I’ve had the app I’ve stayed waiting for it to load. Do better. Already bad enough that the buses are never on time

### 1/5 — Actually terrible

*2025-03-12*

In the real time map, there's a solid chance that 
1.) The bus icon that tracks where the bus is at in real time is either incorrect of just *doesn't show up to begin with* (happened to me several times) and/or 
2.) There's an issue with the arrival time predictor. In my experience it's usually that it'll say a bus will show up at a certain time and the bus ends up way later than can realistically be considered from traffic (it does move the time in the app but if the bus is 20 minutes out why does the app say it's 7?) Or in the case that I just had today, it gives you a time for a bus that doesn't even exist. 

I had a bus that was supposed to show up at 11:50, the app *said* it was due at our stop on time, but nobody there saw it, and the app just removed the arrival time same way it does when the bus *does* show up, so clearly there wasn't even a late bus or anything, it just broke and gave us a ghost. 

Ended up having to wait another half hour for the next bus, and at that point just remove the time if there isn't a bus there so you don't have people standing out for 50 minutes for no reason.

### 1/5 — Crash

*2025-01-19*

App keeps crashing

### 5/5 — Why?

*2024-01-18*

Idk why people keep giving this app a bad review but there was no mess up for me I use this to get back and forth to school everyday and not one mess up

### 1/5 — Bus Tracker App

*2023-10-23*

This app has been down all day today 10/22/2023. What’s the problem? It’s already crazy when the drivers can turn off the tracker signal on their bus. What’s going on for the app to be down!?

### 1/5 — Malfunction

*2023-09-05*

So the first bus passed my son up as he was on his way home from school. I said not a problem. It’s an app to tel me exactly where the next one is. Boom. Download the app. As I’m watching, the bus just disappears off the screen. Mad is an understatement.

### 1/5 — Fix it

*2021-09-22*

Got the app to work 1 single time and it wasn’t when I needed it to.

### 1/5 — Horrible

*2021-03-05*

The app doesn’t even work!!!!! It never opened up at all! I deleted it, downloaded it, deleted, downloaded, and deleted again with no luck. Fix the app

## Frequently asked questions about DDOT Bus Tracker

### What is DDOT Bus Tracker?

DDOT Bus Tracker is the official app for real-time DDOT bus arrival information in Detroit. It allows users to track buses, find stops, plan trips, and receive important alerts.

### Is DDOT Bus Tracker free to use?

Yes, DDOT Bus Tracker is completely free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees required.

### What devices does DDOT Bus Tracker support?

DDOT Bus Tracker is available for iPhone and iPad devices. It is designed to provide a seamless experience on Apple's mobile platforms.

### How often is DDOT Bus Tracker updated?

The app was last updated on October 30, 2020, with version 1.0. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and address any issues that may arise.

### What is the age rating for DDOT Bus Tracker?

DDOT Bus Tracker has an age rating of 4+. This indicates that the content is generally suitable for all ages, with no mature themes.

### Can I plan a trip using DDOT Bus Tracker?

Yes, DDOT Bus Tracker offers fast trip planning. You can enter your starting location and destination to find the best routes and travel times.

### Does DDOT Bus Tracker have ads?

No, DDOT Bus Tracker does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy an uninterrupted experience while accessing bus information.

### What information can I get about bus stops with DDOT Bus Tracker?

You can find nearby bus stops and save your favorite stops within the app. This allows for easy access to view real-time arrival times for your preferred locations.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2020-10-30

No release notes.

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