U-M Magic Bus

U-M Magic Bus

Live Bus Tracking - U-M

279 ratings
73 reviews
Free

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 15, 2020
  • May 20, 2020

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Navigate University of Michigan campus buses with real-time tracking and trip planning. Get live arrival times, route information, and rider alerts to make your commute easier.

โœ“Live bus tracking
โœ“Real-time arrival information
โœ“Trip planning
โœ“Route finder
โœ“Rider alerts and detours
โœ“Favorite bus stop saving
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What's New in U

1.0.1

May 20, 2020

-- Improved splash screen conformance. -- Improved external link handling. -- Allow app landscape rotation.

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Last updated on September 1, 2026.

User reviews

Rarely works

More often than not the app cannot connect to server. The rest of the time it'll tell you to go to incorrect bus stops or have your location completely wrong. Better off using Google maps to figure out bus routes and times.

Very unreliable app.

I donโ€™t think this app has given me a single accurate bus arrival yet. On top of that, the UX is really messy and this is not an enjoyable app experience. UM deserves better than this garbage.

Disgusting App for transportation

I hate this app due to slow processing, always crashes.

Useless

Just like on ltp website, arrival times donโ€™t reflect actual arrival times. For multiple times, it jumps from 10min to 4min or from 5min to DUE and then I have to wait for 10min / 5min for the actual bus to come when it is below 0C degrees outside.

Real-Time Map completely stopped working a month ago for absolutely no reason. It stills gives me a blank white page. Without it, I canโ€™t simultaneously view multiple bus routes anymore (unless they share the exact same stop, but thatโ€™s not the case at Pierpont). Donโ€™t even talk about Commuter South (which stopped at different stops randomly & just disappeared spontaneously like a ghost during the 3-month detour period in Fall 2024, but I unfortunately had to take it at 7:00 early & cold every Wednesday morning).

Ridiculously awful overall. Why not just use the browser (which is same awful).
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Never Loads

I can never get the app to actually load. Used to work for beginning of year, now itโ€™s just a loading screen.

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FAQ

What does the U-M Magic Bus app do?

This app provides real-time tracking for University of Michigan campus buses. It allows users to plan trips, find bus routes, and get live arrival information directly on their mobile device.

What are the key features of the U-M Magic Bus app?

Key features include live bus tracking, real-time arrival predictions, trip planning from start to destination, the ability to save favorite bus stops for quick access, and rider alerts for detours or service changes.

Is the U-M Magic Bus app free to use?

Yes, the U-M Magic Bus app is completely free to use. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned.

How does the app get its bus tracking data?

The application utilizes data provided by University of Michigan โ€“ Transportation Services and their bus tracking system. This data is accessed over your device's WiFi or cellular network connection.

Who is the U-M Magic Bus app intended for?

This app is designed for anyone who uses the campus bus system at the University of Michigan, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors who need to navigate campus via bus.