# Kaohsiung iBus+ — Smart Kaohsiung, Smooth Trips.

> Kaohsiung public transit real-time tracker with accessibility features. (iPhone/iPad app by Kaohsiung City Government.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaohsiung-ibus-plus/id6642696251 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kaohsiung City Government](https://appshunter.io/developer/555623690)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.80/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 52 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 295 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-09-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaohsiung-ibus-plus/id6642696251/reviews.md

## What is Kaohsiung iBus+?

The Transportation Bureau of Kaohsiung City Government has enhanced the layout and features of the "iBus Kaohsiung Bus Dynamic Inquiry System" App. This enhancement integrates various real-time public transportation information and improves accessibility services for the elderly and visually impaired people, offering more user-friendly transportation services. The new features are as follows:



Mode & Preferences: Provides "General Mode" and "Friendly Mode" for different users. "General Mode" is suitable for regular users, while "Friendly Mode" offers voice reading functions and an interface with larger fonts and icons.



Weather Information: Provides real-time weather and air quality information based on the user's current location.



Voice Reading Assistance: Supports voice reading services for the elderly and visually impaired people.



Public Transportation Information: Integrates public transportation services information, offering nearby station information, making it easier for users to search for what they need.



Real-time Bus Information: Provides real-time bus arrival time information by using quick keyboards, text keyboards, or voice input.



Arrival Reminders: Provides one-click setting for arrival reminders, ensuring convenient travels.



Trip Planning: Provides the best route planning, making it easier to manage every segment of the trip.



Accessibility Services: Helps implement a friendly transportation environment and bus services, providing low-floor bus and shuttle taxi registration services.

## Key features

- Real-time bus arrival information
- Route planning and trip management
- Accessibility modes (voice, large fonts)
- Weather and air quality updates
- Arrival reminders
- Nearby station information

## Recent user reviews (10 of 52)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kaohsiung-ibus-plus/id6642696251/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 查不到任何資訊

*2025-10-23, version 1.2.10*

查不到任何資訊
用站前的路線 8043 36 82 都查不到任何東西
查詢時間為
10/24
07:13

### 1/5 — 都要開兩次

*2025-10-22, version 1.2.10*

都要開兩次才開得起來

### 1/5 — 穩定性太差了吧

*2025-10-21, version 1.2.10*

時不時就打不開，加油好嗎

### 1/5 — 舊版的比較好用…

*2025-10-18, version 1.2.10*

強迫別人下載新版，卻又不好用⋯⋯

### 1/5 — 路線規劃仍有問題

*2025-10-17, version 1.2.10*

Google map顯示的公車路線比app的多元，而且公車時刻表和規劃路線的時刻不同⋯

### 3/5 — 建議

*2025-10-17, version 1.2.10*

1、常用站牌中無法看到最近一班車的即時動態，以致無法了解車子已到達何處！
2、常用站牌中無法了解下一班“輕軌”的到站訊息，不好預估行程！（輕軌車次間距長，不似捷運間距短，可忽略資訊）

### 1/5 — 更新完就打不開耶

*2025-10-16, version 1.2.10*

還好舊版我還沒刪掉

### 5/5 — 很棒！

*2025-10-16, version 1.2.9*

讚讚

### 1/5 — 公車時間有時候都會卡住 導致根本不知道什麼時候到 真的狗幹爛

*2025-10-13, version 1.2.9*

狗幹爛

### 3/5 — 太複雜又耗電

*2025-10-13, version 1.2.9*

對常用的人太複雜又耗電，重點功能都沒整合好

## Frequently asked questions about Kaohsiung iBus+

### What does the Kaohsiung iBus+ app do?

The app provides real-time public transportation information for Kaohsiung, including bus arrival times, route planning, and nearby station information. It aims to offer user-friendly transportation services and integrates accessibility features.

### What are the key features of Kaohsiung iBus+?

Key features include real-time bus arrival information, trip planning, arrival reminders, and weather/air quality updates. It also offers 'Friendly Mode' with voice reading and larger fonts for enhanced accessibility.

### Is Kaohsiung iBus+ free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned in the provided data.

### Who is the target audience for this app?

The app is designed for anyone using public transportation in Kaohsiung City, including residents and tourists. It specifically caters to the elderly and visually impaired with its accessibility services.

### How does the app help with accessibility?

The app includes a 'Friendly Mode' that offers voice reading services and an interface with larger fonts and icons. It also provides information on low-floor buses and shuttle taxi registration to support a friendly transportation environment.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2.27 — 2026-09-03

[New] Added clear query history function for both normal‑mode and friendly‑mode settings pages.
[Improved] Optimized the expand experience of function icons on the friendly‑mode homepage for smoother display.
[Improved] Fixed known bugs and optimized overall UI details and user experience.

### 1.2.26 — 2026-08-06

[Improved] Updated information on bus payment methods, fare rates, fare calculation, and related discounts.

### 1.2.25 — 2026-07-16

[Improved] Updated information on bus payment methods, fare rates, fare calculation, and related discounts.

### 1.2.23 — 2026-06-18

[Preview] AI Smart Assistant is coming soon. Currently available for information preview only, with full activation to follow.
[New] Added support for expand/collapse and custom sorting of the function list on the Friendly Mode home page.
[Improved] Optimized UI layouts and interfaces across multiple pages, and enhanced system performance for a smoother user experience.

### 1.2.22 — 2026-04-22

• [New] Added pet-friendly shuttle bus timetable feature
• [Fixed] Intermittent route database data loss anomaly

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