# U-OV — U-OV reismaatje

> Real-time public transport departures, travel planning, and ticketing for the Netherlands. (iPhone/iPad app by Connexxion Nederland B.V..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-ov/id6744519527 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Connexxion Nederland B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/468053464)
- Category: Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 109 MB
- Languages: American English, Dutch
- Released: 2025-12-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-ov/id6744519527/reviews.md

## What is U?

With the U-OV app, you always have the current departure times at your fingertips.'

The app shows the current departure times from the nearest stops or from your preferred stop. Based on
your location, the app determines which stops are nearby.

The screen shows you at a glance whether your journey will depart on time from the stop or whether the
vehicle will leave earlier or later.

What the app offers:

- The app offers a handy travel planner that allows you to request travel advice from your current
location or from an address of your choice to a destination in the Netherlands. The travel planner
provides advice for bus, tram, metro, train and ferry.

- You can search directly by stop name. For each stop, the lines that stop there are shown, and
when you select a line, you can see the real-time departure times. With the bell on this page, you
can indicate that you want to receive a notification in case of a diversion or disruption. You can
also indicate whether you only want to receive this during rush hour or always.

- You can add a stop to your favourites by clicking on the heart next to the stop name. This stop will
then be displayed in the Favourites screen by default.

- Link your debit card (OVpay) to your My Account and purchase OVpay travel passes.

- Purchase an e-ticket to travel on U-OV buses and trams in the province of Utrecht.

- The Diversions icon shows planned and unplanned diversions and disruptions. Tip: sign up for
push notifications so that you receive this information immediately if something happens on your
route.

- Insight into recent (planned) journeys

- Latest weather forecast based on your location (if you wish to share your location data)

- Contact customer service

- Insight into the available shared mobility in the area

- The option to personalise the app's homepage.

- Plan, book, pay and follow for your journeys with U-Flex.

## Key features

- Real-time departure times
- Travel planner for bus, tram, metro, train, ferry
- Disruption notifications
- Favorite stops
- Purchase e-tickets and travel passes
- Shared mobility insight


## Frequently asked questions about U

### What is U-OV?

U-OV is a travel companion app that provides real-time departure times and journey planning for public transport in the Netherlands. It helps you find the quickest routes and stay informed about disruptions.

### Does U-OV have ads?

No, U-OV does not contain advertisements. It offers an ad-free experience for all its users.

### What public transport is covered by U-OV?

U-OV provides travel advice and real-time information for bus, tram, metro, train, and ferry services across the Netherlands.

### Can I buy tickets with U-OV?

Yes, you can purchase e-tickets for U-OV buses and trams in the province of Utrecht. Additionally, you can link your debit card to purchase OVpay travel passes like U-OV Max and U-OV Dal Vrij.

### How does U-OV notify me about disruptions?

You can sign up for push notifications for specific stops or lines to receive immediate alerts about planned and unplanned diversions or disruptions on your route.

### Is U-OV available on multiple devices?

Currently, U-OV is supported on iPhones. Information regarding availability on other platforms like Android is not specified.

### How often is U-OV updated?

The latest version of U-OV is 5.472, and it was last updated on May 13, 2026. This indicates regular updates to improve functionality and reliability.

### What is the user rating for U-OV?

U-OV has an excellent user rating of 4.8 stars based on 5 ratings, suggesting a high level of user satisfaction with the app's performance and features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.665 — 2026-08-26

Improvements

### 5.586 — 2026-07-02

Support for Flex tripmonitoring

### 5.472 — 2026-05-13

Improvements

### 5.10.9 — 2026-04-12

- Added explanation on how to scan barcode tickets
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired and blind users
- Bug fix: resolved an issue where the default payment option was missing when booking Flex

### 5.10.7 — 2026-02-20

Bugfixes and some visiual improvements

## More apps by Connexxion Nederland B.V.

- [Connexxion](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/connexxion/id355506385)
- [Breng](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/breng/id387729989)
- [Hermes OV](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hermes-ov/id623491684)
- [Texelhopper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texelhopper/id1410708039)
- [Overal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/overal/id1410708089)
- [@Transdev](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/transdev/id1620521269)

All apps by Connexxion Nederland B.V.: https://appshunter.io/developer/468053464

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