# Departures Live — Realtime Passenger Information

> Real-time public transit departure information and journey planning. (iPhone/iPad app by init AG.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/departures-live/id881455918 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [init AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/809871236)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 32 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), European Spanish
- Released: 2014-06-11
- Data updated: 2026-07-23
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/departures-live/id881455918/reviews.md

## What is Departures Live?

Always well Informed! Anytime, anywhere!

Departures Live is the new app from INIT that allows you to get real-time information on your stops right from your smart phone.
From the app, you can select your stop from a map view, a list of all stops, or simply from your bookmarks. Departures Live gives you up to the minute information on your next departures. You can also request and view alternate stops located nearby.

Departures Live also offers an Augmented Reality feature through your iPhone's camera. This gives you the ability to see which stops are closest to you, as well as the distance to each of the next stops. Also included is a pedestrian navigation feature that takes you directly to your stop with just one additional touch.

The new app features

Detection of nearby stops
The closest stops are shown in a list. Once a stop is selected you can see all upcoming departures at that particular stop.

Display of the next departures
If you chose a stop, you see all upcoming departures at this stop.

Map view
The map display shows your current position as well as all stops close by. Clicking on a stop provides its departures in real-time.

Journey planner
Use the app to plan your next journey, even with changes in between. You can plan for today or for the next days!

List of stops
The stop list shows the closest stops. Alternatively, you can access all stops in the public transportation system from here.

List of favorites
You can add individual stops to your list of favorites by pressing the star-button.

Augmented Reality
By using your iPhone's camera you can easily figure out which stops are close by as well as the distance to each of the next stops. The radar field in the lower right corner shows all nearby stops displayed as bullets.

Pedestrian navigation 
The pedestrian navigation takes you directly to your selected stop.

Journey course
By choosing a journey you have access to the journey course with previous and future stops including departures. The map display also shows route of the vehicle.

Widget
Use the widget to see the next departures at the nearest or the nearest favorite stop without opening the app.

Perturbations alerts
In the departures display you can see if there are any perturbation alerts for next departures. You are able to select the perturbation alert to get more information.

The App uses data from:
- Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH (VBK) and Albtal Verkehrs Gesellschaft mbH (AVG).
- Reutlinger Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft mbH Hogenmüller & Kull Co. KG

## Key features

- Real-time departure information
- Map and list view of stops
- Augmented Reality stop detection
- Pedestrian navigation to stops
- Journey planner
- Perturbation alerts
- Widget for quick departures

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/departures-live/id881455918/reviews.md

### 2/5 — England , Hertfordshire

*2017-07-28*

Would this app be available for Hertfordshire bus routes in England?

## Frequently asked questions about Departures Live

### What is Departures Live?

Departures Live is a free travel app that provides real-time passenger information for public transportation stops. It allows users to see upcoming departures, plan journeys, and discover nearby stops.

### Does Departures Live have ads?

No, Departures Live is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience while accessing transit information.

### What devices does Departures Live support?

Departures Live is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, offering a convenient way to access transit information on the go.

### How often is Departures Live updated?

The app was last updated on August 5, 2023, with version 3.9.5. Regular updates ensure the app remains functional and features the latest information.

### Can I plan journeys with Departures Live?

Yes, Departures Live includes a journey planner feature that allows you to plan your next trip, including transfers, for today or future dates.

### What is the age rating for Departures Live?

Departures Live has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users looking for transit information.

### Does Departures Live offer offline access?

The description does not specify offline access. Real-time information typically requires an active internet connection to function correctly.

### What data sources does Departures Live use?

Departures Live uses data from Verkehrsbetriebe Karlsruhe GmbH (VBK) and Albtal Verkehrs Gesellschaft mbH (AVG), as well as Reutlinger Stadtverkehrsgesellschaft mbH Hogenmüller & Kull Co. KG.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.9.5 — 2023-08-05

Various improvements and bug fixes

### 3.9.4 — 2023-08-04

Various improvements and bug fixes

### 3.9.3 — 2022-03-14

Various improvements and bug fixes

### 3.9.2 — 2022-02-09

Various improvements and bug fixes

### 3.5 — 2019-10-07

– Use the Travel Companion to get real time information about your trip during your trip.
– Use the Travel Companion also on your Apple Watch to get all information about your trip on your wrist.
– Departures for a stop can now be filtered based on line numbers.
– Improved trip planner.
– Various improvements and bug fixes.

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