# MyCityBus

> Real-time GPS bus tracking, schedules, alerts, and trip planning for public transit. (iPhone/iPad app by Trapeze Software Group Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycitybus/id1408110135 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Trapeze Software Group Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1165099766)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.60/5 from 157 App Store ratings · 49 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2018-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycitybus/id1408110135/reviews.md

## What is MyCityBus?

Lafayette, Ind. –July 15, 2018--CityBus is rolling out MyRide, a new GPS-based bus location system. Using MyRide, riders can access transit schedules and real-time GPS-based bus location information, track their bus on a map, and receive transit news and route-specific alerts. 

When the MyRide app is downloaded on a rider’s phone, geolocation determines the closest bus stops to their location. And with one screen-tap, riders can view estimated departure times for the next buses and routes servicing these stops.

By selecting a favorite location or route, or entering a starting point and destination, riders can get real-time GPS-based information for all possible bus options. A trip planner can also make future transit plans. Riders can track the location, estimated departure time and passenger load of the selected bus on an interactive map powered by Google. 

From their customer account, riders can subscribe to receive text, email or push-notifications containing bus departure information, including one-time or recurring notifications for specific routes, days and times. Another feature identifies detoured routes and temporary stops.

CityBus can also post news stories about weather, detours, or community events, publish route-specific or general news, or add pictures or video content. 

Riders without data plans can get real-time information as well by texting a designated phone number. After inputting their stop number, the system will automatically return estimated departure times for the next buses.

## Key features

- Real-time GPS bus tracking
- Transit schedules and departure times
- Route-specific alerts and notifications
- Interactive map with bus locations
- Trip planner for future journeys
- Detour and temporary stop information
- Transit news and updates

## What do users think of MyCityBus?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Useful for planning trips
- 👍 Can see bus locations
- 👍 Drivers are nice

**Cons**

- 🐛 Inaccurate bus times
- 🐛 App crashes often
- 🐛 Buses don't wait
- 🐛 Buses skip stops
- 🐛 App is slow
- 🐛 Blank screen issue
- 🐛 Confusing interface
- 🐛 Routes not updated
- 🐛 Does not work in Spanish
- 🐛 Server errors
- 🐛 Inconsistent tracking
- 🐛 Buses leave early
- 🐛 Non-existent bus stops
- 🐛 Buses stop mid-route
- 🐛 Transfer buses leave early
- 🐛 App is unreliable

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when needed
- App shows blank screen
- Tracking system not working
- App doesn't load in Spanish
- Runtime error on opening
- Server error
- App is down
- App is blank after opening
- Live tracking is horrendous
- Phantom buses
- Bus drivers skip stops
- App shows non-existent bus stops
- App shows different times than scheduled
- App forgets construction
- Bus past before app said
- Bus skips stop
- Bus closes too early
- App doesn't tell about driver breaks

**Most requested features**

- Fix tracking system
- Update schedules to match reality
- Improve app logic and design
- Fix language support
- Make app reliable
- Fix transfer bus timing
- Communicate bus closing times better

## Recent user reviews (10 of 49)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mycitybus/id1408110135/reviews.md

### 1/5 — horrible app

*2026-03-10, version 1.1*

the app won’t tell you if the driver will be taking a break, so you might wait at your stop for 20 minutes waiting for the bus to come even though it still says it’s 2 minutes away

### 1/5 — Drivers sometimes don’t wait.

*2025-10-29*

Drivers sometimes don’t wait till the set departure time, I’ve literally seen the bus leave 5min to the set departure time just because another citybus was parked at the bus stop, guess what? That was extra 30min wait time for me. Also, the bus closes too early and I believe this should have been effectively communicated to users who are used to using a bus that closes at 9 not closes at 7pm. Not fair

### 1/5 — I hate this app

*2025-09-16*

HORRIBLE. Horrible. It somehow always crashes when you need it and you simply can’t see when/where the buses are. Not reliable at all, don’t plan anything around the buses. Super frustrating. When it works it’s fine, but a bus app that works half the time is not great. And the bus will just stop mid route sometimes and it’s so annoying.

### 1/5 — I hate this app

*2025-02-28*

HORRIBLE. Horrible. It somehow always crashes when you need it and you simply can’t see when/where the buses are. Not reliable at all, don’t plan anything around the buses. Super frustrating. When it works it’s fine, but a bus app that works half the time is not great.

### 1/5 — lost function of balls

*2025-01-30, version 1.1*

it was -7 degree out, and the bus past me 3 mins before the app said it would arrive. the next bus just skipped the stop entirely. i had to walk to class and my balls froze.

### 1/5 — so inaccurate!!

*2024-11-01, version 1.1*

Phantom busses that are supposed to be “due” but aren’t even on the road? It is only useful if you have a lot of time on your hands and can sit around and wait. Drivers are nice though.

### 1/5 — Horrible timings

*2024-10-24, version 1.1*

Get your times rights fellas its disastrous

### 1/5 — Terrible App

*2024-08-26, version 1.1*

This app is terrible. If I could give it 0 stars I would. It’s sent me to a non-existent bus stop multiple times, has showed different times than what was actually scheduled. Whoever made this app lied on their resume and needs to be fired.

### 1/5 — Don’t even work

*2024-06-25, version 1.1*

This app is so hard to use plus it do t even work half the time smh. Im currently waiting on a bus that said would be here in 15 min and it’s going on a hour now smh

### 1/5 — Bad

*2024-04-26*

This app is terrible. There is no back arrow, you have to close and reopen the app. Also, there is construction which changes some routes. If you just look at the route, it knows about this. However, if you use the feature that tells you the best ways to get to a destination, it immediately forgets about the construction and can tell you to use stops that are no longer in service. 👎

## Frequently asked questions about MyCityBus

### What does MyCityBus do?

MyCityBus provides real-time GPS-based bus location information, transit schedules, and route-specific alerts. It allows riders to track their bus on an interactive map, plan trips, and receive transit news.

### How can I get real-time bus information?

You can get real-time information by downloading the app and viewing the interactive map, or by texting a designated phone number with your stop number. The app also provides estimated departure times for nearby stops.

### Is MyCityBus free to use?

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

### Can I get notified about route changes?

Yes, the app allows you to subscribe to receive text, email, or push notifications for bus departure information, including one-time or recurring alerts for specific routes, days, and times. It also identifies detoured routes and temporary stops.

### What are the main features of MyCityBus?

Key features include real-time GPS bus tracking, access to transit schedules, a trip planner, route-specific alerts, an interactive map showing bus locations and passenger load, and transit news updates.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2024-03-13

- Bug Fixes
- Data Safety Disclosure 
- Performance Enhancements

### 1.0 — 2018-07-29

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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