# MBTA Go — Official — Live Transit Information

> Official app for live MBTA transit information and vehicle tracking in Boston. (iPhone/iPad app by MBTA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MBTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055198019)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 142 App Store ratings · 41 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 88 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), Haitian Creole, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Vietnamese
- Released: 2024-11-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821/reviews.md

## What is MBTA Go?

MBTA Go is the official app for live, public transit information in the Greater Boston area. Check live arrival times, track your vehicle, and learn about the latest closures.

App features:
• Check live arrival times: Get the latest estimates of when your bus or train will get to you.
• Track your vehicle: Check how many stops away your bus or train is, and see live vehicle locations on the map.
• Learn about the latest closures: Find out if your there is a closure on your route with clear alerts and maps.
• Share feedback: Provide feedback to help us resolve issues, make improvements, and prioritize what we work on next.

We want to make MBTA Go accessible to all riders who have a smartphone. The app supports language translations and the following mobile accessibility features:
• VoiceOver for riders who are blind or have low-vision
• Switch and Voice Control for riders with mobility impairments

If you have questions about MBTA Go, email us at apphelp@mbta.com.

## Key features

- Live arrival times
- Vehicle tracking on map
- Closure alerts and maps
- Feedback submission
- Accessibility features

## Chart rankings

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

## What do users think of MBTA Go?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Reliable real-time information
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Accurate bus and train tracking

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inconsistent data accuracy
- 🔓 Lack of mobile payment options
- 🔍 Missing trip planning features

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes or fails to load at times
- Discrepancies between app data and actual transit times

**Most requested features**

- Integrate with bike-sharing services
- Add ability to purchase tickets/passes through the app
- Improve trip planning functionality

## Recent user reviews (10 of 41)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mbta-go-official/id6472726821/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Reliable for buses

*2026-07-07*

I use this regularly to time my departures and catch the bus. It’s been very accurate, in my experience, both for pick up time and location of the bus.

### 1/5 — Why after 1 decade plus. It’s a necessity to find a more reliable option.

*2026-07-07*

But when at Watertown station. Even by the installed station. Totally false information. You can never trust your phone. Because you will be always be getting screwed. I thought I saw on the MBTA go Live. Something new? Absolutely not. I
A friend had her app. That actually shows where the bus is. But now I need to find another app. Because going with the original app. You can’t trust.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-04-14, version 2.0.14*

This app constantly lies, it lies more than it tells the truth, I’ve had tens if not hundreds of instances of busses not existing even though it says on the app. Terrible app

### 1/5 — Bad data

*2026-04-14, version 2.0.14*

App is telling me the last train in is at 8:27am and the MBTA website shows many more trains running. If I can't trust the train schedule from this app, what's the point?

### 2/5 — App.

*2026-04-14*

This app was unhelpful the whole reason I got it was to see when to leave my house to get to the train with minimal waiting time. But the search is almost impossible to see when it will get to a certain station. Even when you do the predictions for when my train will come are ALWAYS unavailable/ not informative. This app is not clear or helpful making traveling SOO much more difficult when it should make it easier. Please fix this app so need it for travel and stuff.

### 1/5 — Inaccurate Tracking and Updates

*2026-04-08, version 2.0.14*

App is often wrong about delays and timelines, I wouldn't trust this as an accurate indicator of where your train is.

### 1/5 — mbta blows!!!

*2026-03-30, version 2.0.13*

🗑️

### 1/5 — Pointless

*2026-03-12, version 2.0.13*

What’s the point of this app if you can’t track the train from south station when it’s “not assigned” that’s a lie. If airlines can do it, trains can do it.

### 5/5 — Recommendation for future updates

*2026-02-10*

When you update the app, I would like just one thing, it is recommended to make the live follow give notifications to the user about delays, ETA, etc even when the app is closed! Still overall, this is a great outfit for those who like scheduling things and being right on time! Honestly, I wanna say good job!

### 3/5 — Long time T rider

*2025-12-15*

The app is ok as an MVP but the fact that I can only see my nearest station or can’t track a specific train really limits how useful this is. If a train is late (which is really value add here) and the estimated departure time passes then I can’t track the late train. I don’t need to track on time trains only delayed ones. This seems like a half built app

## Frequently asked questions about MBTA Go

### What does the MBTA Go app do?

MBTA Go is the official app for live public transit information in the Greater Boston area. It allows you to check live arrival times for buses and trains, track your vehicle's location on a map, and receive alerts about the latest route closures.

### What are the key features of MBTA Go?

Key features include real-time arrival estimates, live vehicle tracking showing how many stops away your transit is, notifications about closures with clear alerts and maps, and the ability to share feedback for app improvements. It also supports accessibility features like VoiceOver and Switch Control.

### Is MBTA Go free to use?

Yes, MBTA Go is a free application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating it is entirely free for users.

### What kind of accessibility features does MBTA Go offer?

The app is designed to be accessible to all riders. It supports language translations and includes mobile accessibility features such as VoiceOver for visually impaired riders and Switch and Voice Control for riders with mobility impairments.

### Who is the MBTA Go app for?

This app is intended for anyone who uses public transportation in the Greater Boston area. It is particularly useful for commuters who rely on the MBTA and want up-to-date information on their bus or train routes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.4 — 2026-08-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 2.1.3 — 2026-08-06

We now group together favorites at the same stop so you can more easily compare your travel options.

### 2.1.2 — 2026-06-29

Fixes an issue for users on iOS 17.

### 2.1.1 — 2026-06-02

We've made updates to support the upcoming Symphony station closure and improved transitions throughout the app, making MBTA Go feel faster and smoother to navigate.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-05-07

Now in beta: Sign up to get notifications about disruptions to your favorite routes! Get early access and share feedback to help us improve.

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