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M-Bus

Tracking For Buses at U-M

237 ratings
38 reviews
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📚 Education
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 9, 2021
  • August 22, 2025

Developer

Efe Akinci
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About

See the real-time location of University of Michigan buses and their estimated arrival times. Get directions to nearby stops, customize displayed routes, and save your favorite stops for quick access.

✓Live bus tracking
✓Bus arrival times
✓Map view with bus stops
✓Directions to bus stops
✓Favorite bus stops
✓Route customization
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of M. Based on 237 reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 12 positives and 7 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and navigate
  • 👍Accurate bus tracking
  • 👍Better than official app
  • 👍Live updates
  • 👍Helpful for students
  • 👍Fast loading
  • 👍Intuitive interface
  • 👍Useful for planning commutes
  • 👍Good for UMich students
  • 👍Unmatched tracking/timing
  • 👍Cute interface
  • 👍Festive decals/decorations

Negative things

  • 🐛App no longer works
  • 🐛Keeps saying 'check internet connection'
  • 🐛Buses don't show up in app
  • 🐛App constantly wrong about arrival times
  • 🐛No direction arrows on routes
  • 🐛Time predictions are wrong
  • 🐛Commuter south is janky
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What's New in M

1.9.0

August 22, 2025

In addition to bug fixes, this update adds dark mode to M-Bus!

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Last updated on August 1, 2026.

User reviews

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Terrible App

There are moments where the times of the bus routes won’t even show up and it can sometimes be super inaccurate. It always glitches and never works in cases I need it to.
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I found better

This app is good but Maize bus is more useful and is easier to use. I recommend it.
KenKenboiKenKenboi

Goat

Hands down one of the best transit apps for UMich students and staff!
depressed umich studentdepressed umich student

Better than magic bus

Quick response to small issue. Thanks. Simple map and very easy to read.
schneidrschneidr

App No Longer Works

I use this app every single day to track when my bus is coming. Sadly it keeps saying “check internet connection” now and won’t let me view any of the routes. Several others are encountering this issue as well. Go to safari to the actual magic bus website and save the webpage as an app. That is the best workaround for now. 😢
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

6 issues

App not working, showing 'check internet connection'

Bug

Buses not appearing in the app when they are present

Bug

Inaccurate bus arrival times

Bug

Lack of direction arrows on routes

Bug

Incorrect time predictions

Bug

Janky commuter south route

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Requested Features

1 request

Have “favourite” bus stops shown in a different colour on the main map

Feature

FAQ

What does the M-Bus app do?

The M-Bus app provides live tracking for University of Michigan buses and displays estimated arrival times. It allows users to view their location relative to buses and stops, get directions to nearby bus stops, and customize which bus routes are shown.

How can I quickly see bus times for my stop?

You can save frequently used bus stops to the favorites section within the app. This allows you to quickly view incoming buses and their estimated arrival times for your preferred stops without having to search each time.

Is this app official from the University of Michigan?

No, the M-Bus app was developed by a student at the University of Michigan and is not an official University of Michigan app. It is designed to help users navigate and track campus bus services.

What are the main features of the M-Bus app?

Key features include live tracking of University of Michigan buses, viewing bus arrival times, seeing your location on a map with bus stops, getting directions to stops, and saving favorite stops for easy access. You can also choose which bus routes to display.

Is the M-Bus app free to use?

Yes, the M-Bus app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, making it a straightforward and cost-free tool for tracking campus buses.