# On Demand Calgary Transit — Travel

> On-demand transit booking service for underserved communities. (iPhone/iPad app by Via Transportation, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-demand-calgary-transit/id6478119563 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 29 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-03-24
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-demand-calgary-transit/id6478119563/reviews.md

## What is On Demand Calgary Transit?

On Demand Calgary Transit is one of the ways we provide transit to communities that don’t have fixed route bus service yet. The service allows customers to book travel as needed, on their schedule.

It’s easy to get started:

1. Create an account.
Download the On Demand Calgary Transit app and follow the simple signup steps.

2. Book a ride.
Enter your pick-up and drop-off address. Choose the proposal that works for you by tapping Book This Ride.

3. Meet your driver.
Check the app to see your designated pickup point. It may be a short walk away, but it helps to cut down on detours and make your journey faster.

The route for each trip is planned based on the needs of customers on that vehicle – your trip may be different each time, but will always be planned to get you where you need to go quickly.

Our On Demand service welcomes strollers, kids, pets (in a small carrier), service dogs, luggage and/or groceries or other belongings (as long as they fit).

If you need a wheelchair accessible vehicle, let us know when you book your ride by tapping your profile picture or image at the top of the app menu and tapping the Wheelchair Accessibility toggle to turn it on.

## Key features

- Book rides as needed
- Dynamic route planning
- Designated pickup points
- Stroller, pet, and luggage friendly
- Wheelchair accessible vehicle option

## Recent user reviews (10 of 29)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-demand-calgary-transit/id6478119563/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Gurjeet D

*2025-12-02*

On GOD this mf saw me walk to the car and cancel in my face

### 1/5 — On demand

*2025-10-23*

The service has been very poor lately and something needs to be done.    Went from the best service to the worst service ever.  Waiting 40minutes for transit is unacceptable

### 1/5 — Unreliable Service, Unsafe Driving

*2025-10-03*

I use On Demand Calgary Transit almost daily, and unfortunately the service is unreliable. The app glitches often, arrival times change suddenly, and estimates are rarely accurate. This has caused me to miss rides more than once. 
The vehicles are clean and I appreciate that the service helps connect communities without regular bus routes, but unsafe driving habits (distracted driving, overly rough or hesitant driving, and very loud music) make the experience uncomfortable and sometimes unsafe.
This service could be excellent with improvements to the app’s reliability, more accurate time estimates, and stronger driver standards. I hope Calgary Transit invests in fixing these issues.

### 1/5 — 1 out of 5 stars

*2025-09-02*

Doesnt even let me load in the app, and the set time they give you isnt even accurate they always get there early or late never on time, only some drives are actually good at there jobs, and the app doesnt even let me see the drivers on where they are accurately, bring back the old app

### 2/5 — Completely Unreliable!

*2025-07-03*

This app is a total disaster. I’ve been using the app since it was first launched and I can confidently say the  rides often doesn’t show up on time, and to make things worse, it constantly lies and says the car has “arrived” when it’s nowhere even close to where I am. I’ve stood around waiting in the dark, checking the GPS that’s provided, and the driver is blocks away — or worse, not moving at all. What kind of service is this? If you actually need to get somewhere on time, don’t rely on this app. You’re better off taking the walking the extra mile and taking the bus — at least it shows up and follows a real schedule. This app is unreliable, misleading, and a complete waste of time. I’ve been late multiple times because the estimated arrival times are completely inaccurate. What’s the point of scheduling or tracking if it can’t stick to it? Super frustrating and unreliable Avoid it at all costs!

### 1/5 — Mean

*2025-06-12*

Simran M. So disrespectful told me to get out when I had a pass.. he’s the only one that like that I don’t understand why.

### 1/5 — Change app pless and the way the system works it’s never accurate in the mornings

*2025-05-13*

For the love of god please change ur system in the Morning the app glitches and it gives the driver and rider type different location for pick up, I was almost late to catch my bus today the app glitched to much

### 1/5 — STOP MOVING MY RIDES!!!!

*2025-04-09*

I PICK SPECIFIC TIMES TO GET PICKED UP BECAUSE I WANT TO LEAVE AT THAT TIME. WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS MOVING IT TO AN EARLIER RIDE AT THE LAST MINUTE?????? IT GIVES ME NO TIME TO GET TO MY PICKUP LOCATIONS, CAUSING ME TO MISS MY RIDE. STOP DOING THIS BRUH 🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬😮

### 3/5 — Difficult app

*2025-03-06*

The new app makes it impossible to plan rides in advance, is always too busy at every time of day, and is harder to navigate. There are times where I’ve booked trips that suddenly disappeared on my screen, and then the app tells me that I “missed” my ride, even if the driver doesn’t show. The concept is great, and a few rides have gone well, but horribly inefficient.

### 1/5 — Driver late

*2025-01-14*

Driver always late. The time arrived is not accurate.

## Frequently asked questions about On Demand Calgary Transit

### What is On Demand Calgary Transit?

On Demand Calgary Transit is a service designed to provide public transportation in areas that do not yet have fixed bus routes. It allows users to book rides as needed, offering a flexible travel solution based on their schedule.

### How do I book a ride?

To book a ride, first download the app and create an account. Then, enter your pick-up and drop-off addresses. You will be presented with ride proposals; simply tap 'Book This Ride' on the option that works best for you.

### What are the costs associated with this app?

The app itself is free to download and use. While the description does not explicitly state pricing for rides, it implies that users will select a 'proposal' for their trip, suggesting a fare will be associated with each booking. The app is marked as having in-app purchases, indicating payment for rides occurs within the application.

### What can I bring on the ride?

The service is accommodating for various needs. You can bring strollers, children, pets (in a small carrier), service dogs, luggage, or groceries, provided they fit within the vehicle. For wheelchair accessibility, you can toggle this option in your profile settings when booking.

### How are the routes planned?

Routes are dynamically planned based on the collective needs of the customers on a particular vehicle for each trip. This means your route may vary each time you travel, but it will always be optimized to get you to your destination quickly.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.29.1 — 2026-08-12

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.27.1 — 2026-05-11

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.26.12 — 2026-04-26

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.26.10 — 2026-03-10

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.26.3 — 2026-01-30

Performance improvements and bug fixes

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