# Next Bus — Bus arrivals at a glance

> Bus arrivals at a glance (iPhone/iPad app by Haoji Zhou.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-bus/id6759168148 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Haoji Zhou](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805412896)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-03-10
- Data updated: 2026-08-04
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-bus/id6759168148/reviews.md

## What is Next Bus?

Next Bus – Bus arrivals at a glance

Next Bus shows you real-time bus arrival times for MTR Bus, KMB and Citybus in Hong Kong. Check when your bus is coming, find nearby stops, and plan your journey without the guesswork.

What you can do 
• Nearby stops – See bus stops near you on a map or list, with distance and live ETAs
• Search by route – Enter a route number (e.g. 968, 101) to view stops and arrival times
• Search by station – Find stops by name in English or Chinese
• Favourite stations – Save stations you use often and open them with one tap
• Route details – See full stop lists and ETAs for inbound and outbound
• Auto-refresh – Arrival times update so you see the latest information

Designed for Hong Kong Built for KMB and Citybus services. Data is stored on your device so you can check times quickly, with optional background updates to keep information current.

Simple and clear No clutter—just the information you need: which buses are coming and when. Use it on the go to decide when to leave and reduce time waiting at the stop.

Download Next Bus and see when your bus will arrive.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.10 — 2026-07-30

What's New

• Special Traffic News: Stay informed with real-time special traffic updates from the Transport Department, accessible from Settings. A red dot badge appears when there are unread messages.
• Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.9 — 2026-07-27

What's New:
- Nearby stops now always show the closest stops regardless of your location density — no more empty screens in sparse areas
- Map markers optimized for performance
- Bug fixes and improvements

### 1.0.7 — 2026-05-14

What's New in 1.0.7

MTR Bus support — arrival times for MTR Bus routes are now available alongside KMB and Citybus
Refreshed route cards — cleaner design with a coloured left strip per operator, larger route numbers, and bigger destination text for easier reading at a glance
Compact arrival time display — estimated arrival now shows as a large number with a small "min" unit below, saving space and reducing clutter
Map tab — the bottom navigation "Nearby Stations" tab has been renamed to "Map" with a map icon for clarity
Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.6 — 2026-04-14

What's New

Arrival Alerts
Never miss your bus again! You can now set an arrival alert for any stop along a route. NextBus will monitor your location in the background and send you a notification when you're approaching your stop (~200m away). Tap the bell icon on any route to get started.

Smarter Location Handling
The app now detects when Location Services or notification permissions are disabled and guides you to enable them so alerts work reliably.

Smoother Updates
Polished the ETA refresh animation for a cleaner, less distracting experience.

Bug Fixes & Improvements
General stability and performance improvements.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-03-29

Version 1.0.5

What's New:
- Liked Routes Improvement: Your favorite routes now appear correctly in the priority section even when they're at stops further away. Previously, routes from stops not yet loaded were not shown.
- Location Caching: Nearby routes display instantly on app relaunch using cached location data. Fresh GPS updates continue in the background.
- Performance: First launch shows "Finding nearby..." while GPS resolves, subsequent launches show routes immediately.

## More apps by Haoji Zhou

- [Score Trail](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/score-trail/id6749572677)
- [成語探險](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6752829812)
- [Next Train HK](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-train-hk/id6762291470)

All apps by Haoji Zhou: https://appshunter.io/developer/1805412896

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