# M-Bus — Tracking For Buses at U-M

> Live tracking and arrival times for University of Michigan campus buses. (iPhone/iPad app by Efe Akinci.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-bus/id1577013805 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Efe Akinci](https://appshunter.io/developer/1577013807)
- Category: Navigation, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 239 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 34 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2021-08-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-bus/id1577013805/reviews.md

## What is M?

Track University of Michigan buses live and view bus arrival times quickly and easily using the M-Bus app.

- Live tracking of University of Michigan buses
- View your location on the map in relation to buses and bus stops
- Get directions to bus stops near you
- Quickly view incoming buses at your bus stop
- Save frequently used bus stops to the favorites section to quickly view stop times
- Pick and choose which bus routes you would like for to be displayed
- Built natively for mobile featuring responsive and smooth elements

The M-Bus app was developed by a student at the University of Michigan (me!) and is not an official University of Michigan app.

## Key features

- Live bus tracking
- Bus arrival times
- Map view with bus stops
- Directions to bus stops
- Favorite bus stops
- Route customization

## Chart rankings

- #89 in Top Free · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of M?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 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

**Cons**

- 🐛 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

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App not working, showing 'check internet connection'
- Buses not appearing in the app when they are present
- Inaccurate bus arrival times
- Lack of direction arrows on routes
- Incorrect time predictions
- Janky commuter south route

**Most requested features**

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

## Recent user reviews (10 of 38)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-bus/id1577013805/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2026-04-30, version 1.9.0*

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.

### 2/5 — I found better

*2026-04-04, version 1.9.0*

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

### 5/5 — Goat

*2025-08-28, version 1.9.0*

Hands down one of the best transit apps for UMich students and staff!

### 5/5 — Better than magic bus

*2025-08-11*

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

### 1/5 — App No Longer Works

*2025-08-04*

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. 😢

### 2/5 — Begging for this app to be accurate

*2024-09-18*

I can’t even count how many times since my freshman year where I’ve been waiting at a bus stop for a M-Bus but it never shows up even though the app is telling me that there’s a bus!! At least if the buses came at the time the app says they are coming, I could plan better but instead I get my hopes up and end up late to my classes and clinicals.

### 1/5 — I always end up waiting

*2023-12-07, version 1.8.1*

Either the buses are horribly manages, or the app is, or both. Whatever the reason, the app is constantly wrong about bud arrival times. Sure is fun standing outside waiting for a bus that never arrives in the Michigan winter!

### 5/5 — yay

*2023-08-27, version 1.8.1*

yay

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2022-10-18, version 1.7.2*

Love this bus tracker. It’s 100% accurate to the bus schedules

### 5/5 — Best app ever for blue buses!

*2022-09-09*

Amazing app works so well and extremely easy to use! So accurate and is updated well with route changes

## Frequently asked questions about M

### 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.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.9.0 — 2025-08-22

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

### 1.8.2 — 2025-08-08

Changed backend url to fix expired domain issues.

### 1.8.1 — 2023-08-13

Added ability to display construction detour routes.

### 1.8 — 2023-05-06

M-Bus just got a lot better!

- Fixed lines that appeared to show bus routes going through buildings / over the city
- Added a dedicated colorblind mode to allow colorblind users to more easily distinguish between routes
- Moved route selection button to the bottom right for easier reachability
- Removed top app bar for increased visibility
- Updated the "favorites" section to slide horizontally instead of vertically
- Added the ability to long-press a route to only show that route in the route selection screen
- Added support for ProMotion devices for a smoother experience
- Minor UI changes to the map, bus stop and bus tracking cards, the loading screen, and the settings screen
- General performance improvements in app logic

Thanks again for being a part of M-Bus!

### 1.7.2 — 2022-01-26

- Fixed cards scrolling when being dismissed.

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| --- | --- | --- | --- |
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