# Pivot – Empowering Mobility — in Central Ohio

> Central Ohio's free transportation app for multimodal trip planning and navigation. (iPhone/iPad app by Etch Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot-empowering-mobility/id1454198079 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Etch Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1454198078)
- Category: Navigation, Reference
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.32/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 9 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 23 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-08-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot-empowering-mobility/id1454198079/reviews.md

## What is Pivot?

Pivot, Central Ohio's free transportation app, helps you navigate faster, smarter and more efficiently. The app brings in one place your go-to transit options: COTA, CABS, COGO, Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft, Lime, Bird, and personal bikes.

Plus, get turn-by-turn directions while driving or walking. No more missed stops or wrong turns!

Set your preferred transportation options and accessibility needs, link mobility provider accounts and so much more. Whether you walk, bike or drive, the Pivot app helps you plan the best trip possible.

Take charge of the way you connect to all that Central Ohio has to offer through this new mobility app powered by Smart Columbus.

## Key features

- Consolidated transit options
- Turn-by-turn directions
- Customizable preferences
- Accessibility needs integration
- Multimodal trip planning
- Real-time navigation

## Recent user reviews (9 of 9)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pivot-empowering-mobility/id1454198079/reviews.md

### 5/5 — A New City

*2020-12-12, version 1.7*

Thank you team!  You guys did an incredible job, and we are all so very grateful.  Wish I could have contributed.  Let me know if I can help going forward!  So awesome!!!

### 1/5 — Battery drain, awkward interface

*2019-12-04, version 1.4*

This app does not properly use the location service. Even without doing anything this app will hold onto the location service and drain your battery.

The interface is just awkward and not intuitive. When standing at a bus stop the map keeps moving around as if I am. There seems to be no way to cancel a route guidance.

I was hoping for better, given the money spent by the government. 

Use the Transit app. It’s not perfect but won’t drain your battery and is a better experience.

### 5/5 — Developing Savant

*2019-10-03, version 1.3*

Terrific app! I personally think one of the developers, Jarod Siekman is incredibly talented and dare I say it good looking! Terrific experience 11/10

### 5/5 — Easy to use!

*2019-09-06, version 1.2*

Works just as expected. Seems like accurate data

### 5/5 — Awesome new resource!

*2019-09-04, version 1.2*

How nice to have all these options!  Whoever put this wonderful tool together has knocked out of the park!
So cool...😎

### 5/5 — Love!!

*2019-09-04, version 1.2*

Love that I can view length of travel and cost per option!!! I’m a fan!! This is so practical!!

### 5/5 — Travel

*2019-08-10, version 1.0*

Life saver!

### 5/5 — Easy

*2019-08-09, version 1.0*

Easy to use, helpful, and accurate.

### 5/5 — Life saver

*2019-08-09, version 1.0*

Fantastic app!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Pivot

### What transportation services does Pivot include?

Pivot integrates COTA, CABS, COGO, Yellow Cab, Uber, Lyft, Lime, Bird, and personal bikes, offering a comprehensive view of transit options in Central Ohio.

### Can Pivot provide directions for walking and driving?

Yes, Pivot offers turn-by-turn directions for both driving and walking, ensuring you don't miss stops or take wrong turns.

### How does Pivot help with personalized travel?

You can set your preferred transportation options and accessibility needs within Pivot, and link mobility provider accounts to tailor your trip planning.

### Is Pivot available on all devices?

Pivot is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, providing a consistent experience across Apple's mobile ecosystem.

### How often is Pivot updated?

The latest version of Pivot is 1.13, which was last updated on December 2, 2021. This indicates a regular update schedule for the app.

### What is the age rating for Pivot?

Pivot has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals and families.

### Does Pivot offer offline navigation?

The provided information does not specify whether Pivot offers offline navigation capabilities. It is recommended to check the app's store listing for details on offline features.

### How does Pivot compare to other navigation apps?

Pivot focuses specifically on multimodal transportation in Central Ohio, integrating local transit and ride-sharing services. This specialized approach may offer a more tailored experience than general navigation apps.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.13 — 2021-12-02

Pivot can now integrate with your Gohio Commute account, so that you can coordinate schedules with your carpool group and receive real time updates for your pickup time.

### 1.12 — 2021-08-04

Pivot now offers Link scooters as a mode option, along with a new and improved real-time navigation feature.

### 1.11 — 2021-03-13

This update improves the detection of available scooters and bikes.

### 1.10 — 2021-01-31

Pivot has been updated with minor improvements to your trip planning, including the ability to minimize your walking distance.

### 1.9 — 2021-01-14

This update of Pivot adds CoGo docked and dockless bike availability information to the real-time navigation. The bike count shows on the navigation view, and an warning will show when bikes become unavailable during the trip.

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