# Northstar Village Transit — Northstar Transportation

> Complimentary ride service app for residents and visitors within a specific area. (iPhone/iPad app by Downtowner App, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northstar-village-transit/id1594028421 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Downtowner App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935767678)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.22/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 13 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.4 · 40 MB
- Languages: English, Spanish
- Released: 2021-12-08
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northstar-village-transit/id1594028421/reviews.md

## What is Northstar Village Transit?

Northstar Village Transit provides complimentary ride services to Northstar residents and visitors. Request rides from point A to point B with the tap of a button! Just download the app to ride anywhere within the service area and view fixed routes.

## Key features

- Complimentary ride services
- Point-to-point ride requests
- View fixed routes
- Service area navigation
- Easy booking

## Recent user reviews (10 of 13)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northstar-village-transit/id1594028421/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Good for requesting transit…

*2026-02-17, version 3.1.16*

This works just okay for calling for the bus and then seeing where it is so you can be prepared to load without holding everyone up. 
Main complaints: has “Saved Places” but only allows one; notifications come in that are too long to show completely in the notifications but then don’t show up AT ALL in the app to find out what they are about.

### 3/5 — Good for requesting transit…

*2025-12-30*

This works okay for calling for the bus and then seeing where it is so you can be prepared to load without holding everyone up. 
Main complaints: doesn’t allow all locations to be marked as favorites to speed scheduling; notifications come it that are too long to show completely in the notifications but then don’t show up AT ALL in the app to find out what they are about.

### 1/5 — Useless

*2024-04-01, version 1.0.7*

Title says it all.

### 2/5 — Horribly inefficient boarding

*2024-01-05, version 1.0.7*

Our bus had people that had been informed they were on our bus but were not on the drivers list for that pick up. App should also be linked from epic main app.

### 5/5 — Works great and easy!

*2023-12-26, version 1.0.7*

Was relatively accurate timing and the notifications are helpful about driver heading your way.

### 5/5 — Great app

*2022-01-24, version 1.0.7*

Worked great while in northstar village.

### 2/5 — Not so good

*2022-01-10, version 1.0.7*

More cumbersome at pickup. It was nice when they knew you by address. Made sense for their route. I like all the drivers but I don’t wasn’t to “rate” them after each trip. Can’t I just give them all a five star and be done with it

### 1/5 — Terrible

*2022-01-01, version 1.0.7*

There is a phone number at the shuttle stop. If you ever get thru you’re told to download and register for the app. Why not post QR code and save everybody’s time. And why not have the names of the stops on the app match the names on the signs? They are totally different. Resort charges too much money for such incompetence

### 3/5 — A lot better but needs work

*2021-12-28, version 1.0.7*

It’s a lot better then the last transit app, however it still needs a bit more work, the UI and design are fantastic, but the actual wait time shown is incredibly inaccurate and jumps time schedules around after you order. I used the last app last season and the year before that, and that app was terrible, at least now this is a huge improvement to what came before, but still needs more work. The user interface is spot on, now just work on the timing.

### 2/5 — Slow

*2021-12-22, version 1.0.7*

The app is set up well with a UI that is relatively easy to navigate.  The challenge comes after your request is submitted.  It has take over 60 minutes two days in a row to be picked up in the morning.  Tonight, 3 busses rolled through my stop before one would pick me up to my street even though there was space on the bus going right by my street.  

It’s frustrating to see an estimated wait time of 15 min before ordering, jump to 45 minutes immediately after an order is placed, only to see that estimate jump to well over an hour in real time.  

Someone in the main dispatch needs to be assigning pick ups and drop offs to the bus drivers and not allowing them to just accept who and when they want to pick up people.  Right now it feels like a lord of the flies situation out there and you have to win the lottery to land a ride in a reasonable amount of time.  

2 stars for ease of use, friendly drivers once you get on, and no more because of the extensive wait times and unrealistic estimates advertised on the app.  

The concept is a good one but without an Uber like AI, or a competent dispatch assigning routes, it’s a slow mess.

## Frequently asked questions about Northstar Village Transit

### What is Northstar Village Transit?

Northstar Village Transit is a free mobile application that provides complimentary ride services for residents and visitors within the Northstar area. It allows users to request rides and view fixed routes for convenient local travel.

### Is Northstar Village Transit free to use?

Yes, Northstar Village Transit is completely free to download and use. There are no charges for requesting rides or accessing its services within the designated service area.

### What devices does Northstar Village Transit support?

Northstar Village Transit is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to run on these Apple mobile platforms.

### How often is Northstar Village Transit updated?

The app was last updated on December 17, 2024, with version 3.1.16. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and address any issues.

### What is the age rating for Northstar Village Transit?

Northstar Village Transit has an age rating of 4+. This means it is suitable for children and adults, with no mature content.

### Does Northstar Village Transit have ads?

No, Northstar Village Transit does not contain advertisements. Users can enjoy an ad-free experience while using the service.

### Where can I ride with Northstar Village Transit?

You can ride anywhere within the designated service area using Northstar Village Transit. The app also allows you to view fixed routes for planned journeys.

### What do users think of Northstar Village Transit?

Northstar Village Transit has an average rating of 3.2 stars from 37 ratings. User feedback may vary, but the rating suggests a mixed reception.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 3.1.16 — 2024-12-17

General enhancements to the rider experience.

### 1.0.7 — 2021-12-08

No release notes.

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All apps by Downtowner App, Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/935767678

## Related topics

[zip community transit](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/zip-community-transit)

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