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Radar: Metro Vancouver Buses

Radar: Metro Vancouver Buses

Live bus locations and times

5 ratings
66 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🗺️ Navigation
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 14, 2013
  • December 19, 2024

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Developer

Andrew Leung
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About

Track live bus locations and get real-time arrival estimates for public transit in Metro Vancouver. Plan your commute efficiently by seeing exactly where your bus is and when it will reach your stop.

✓Live bus locations
✓Real-time arrival estimates
✓Nearby bus stop finder
✓Trip planning
✓iPhone integration
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What users say

Summarized from real user reviews of Radar. Based on 5 reviews and a 4.6/5 average, it highlights the 10 positives and 9 negatives reviewers mention most about this Navigation app.

Positive things

  • 👍Easy to use and read
  • 🚀Fast and efficient
  • 📍Accurate real-time bus locations
  • ✅Reliable for daily commutes
  • 🗺️Clear map display of stops and routes
  • 💡Useful for planning trips
  • 🆓Free to use
  • ✨Simple and functional UI
  • 💯Highly recommended by long-term users
  • 👍Superior to official transit apps/websites

Negative things

  • 🐛Inaccurate or delayed times
  • 🐛Location shown is incorrect
  • 🐛App fails to load bus information
  • 🐛"No real-time info" errors
  • 🐛Outdated or incorrect data
  • 🐛App not working after updates
  • 🐛GPS location lagging
  • 🐛Inconsistent performance
  • 🐛App not updated for new OS versions
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What's New in Radar

1.14

December 19, 2024

+ Improved reliability over weak network connections + Fixed the formatting of the name of some stops + Added a specific error for when a route is not found

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Time flaw

Update your app so the times r more accurate. Even 5min allowance would be better than what it is now.also location shown is not correct. Not even on the req route. Update your app. The above problems have been ongoing for quite some time. Translink has been notified and they adv the problem is at your end. This was confirmed on numerous routes.
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Awesome

Thanks Andrew, been using the app for years and it’s still the best way to navigate. Thanks for doing this work out of the goodness of your heart. Appreciate all the upgrades you have added! 🙏
tibbymomtibbymom

Time flaw

Update your app so the times r more accurate. Even 5min allowance would be better than what it is now.
News person!!News person!!

Great

I love the app. Maybe an info page on where the data comes from and the algorithm used to predict times (esp how accurate) would be super helpful.
kyla osbornekyla osborne

not live

not accurate
jauebsnansjauebsnans
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

24 issues

Times are not accurate

Bug

Location shown is not correct

Bug

App fails to load buses

Bug

Update failed or timed out

Bug

No real-time information displayed

Bug

App says it's not updated

Bug

System error when tracking buses

Bug

Timings are hard after cyber attack

Bug

App looks dark during the day

Bug

No bus info displayed

Bug

App not working with new update

Bug

No real-time info after update

Bug

GPS location delayed

Bug

Expected bus times not matching reality

Bug

App reflects real-time locations of buses (after fixes)

Bug

Intermittent or "No real-time info" for bus stops

Bug

Completely stopped working, no real time info

Bug

Hasn't functioned properly or provided real-time info

Bug

Says "no buses" for any route

Bug

No Real-Time info, especially in the evening

Bug

Latest update made the app useless

Bug

Showing no real time info

Bug

App not working for the last couple of weeks

Bug

Consistently stops getting "Real time info" in the mornings

Bug
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Requested Features

10 requests

Pin favorite routes to header

Feature

Map overlay of selected route

Feature

Select multiple routes to show interchanges

Feature

Adjustable zoom level setting

Feature

Remove human balloon pop-up when tapping 'yourself'

Feature

Info page on data sources and prediction algorithms

Feature

Ability to rotate and tilt the map

Feature

Feature to indicate when a bus is full

Feature

Companion Watch app

Feature

Update app image

Feature

FAQ

What does this app do?

This app provides live, up-to-the-minute bus locations and estimated arrival times for the Metro Vancouver public transit system. It helps users plan their trips by showing them where their bus is and when it will arrive at their stop.

What are the key features?

Key features include live tracking of bus locations, quick access to estimated next bus times, and the ability to find nearby bus stops. It also offers intelligent trip planning capabilities.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no mentioned costs or in-app purchases associated with its use.

What is the data source for bus information?

Some of the data used in this app is provided by permission of TransLink, the public transit authority for Metro Vancouver. However, TransLink assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the data used.

Who is this app designed for?

This app is designed for anyone who uses public transit in Metro Vancouver, including daily commuters and occasional riders. It aims to make public transportation more predictable and easier to navigate.