# Vandy Vans

> Real-time Vanderbilt shuttle tracking and arrival notifications. (iPhone/iPad app by Vanderbilt University.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandy-vans/id717760125 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vanderbilt University](https://appshunter.io/developer/353785823)
- Category: Navigation
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.70/5 from 10 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 7.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-10-24
- Data updated: 2026-06-06
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandy-vans/id717760125/reviews.md

## What is Vandy Vans?

The Vandy Vans app is the best way to use Vanderbilt's shuttle service while on the go. Gone are the days of navigating to VandyVans.com. With the Vandy Vans app, you can:

- Get the arrival times for all of the vans coming to a particular stop. No more looking up times by route and then by stop!
- Get a notification on your iPhone when a van is 2 minutes away from a stop you're interested in.
- See all of the vans moving in real time on the Live Map.

Additionally, since this is a native app on your iPhone, you'll be able to get the info you need even faster than on VandyVans.com!

We are very excited to launch Vandy Vans on the App Store. Please email vandyvansapp@gmail.com with any questions, suggestions, or bug reports (you can also do this directly from the app).

## Key features

- Real-time van arrival times
- Arrival notifications
- Live map of shuttle locations
- Faster than website access
- Direct feedback channel

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vandy-vans/id717760125/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Can someone please update this so it works with the latest iOS update?

*2023-08-16, version 1.1.1*

Can’t even download it :(

### 1/5 — Doesnt even work

*2018-08-25, version 1.1.1*

Always says “no predictions” and crashes when trying to open the map.

### 1/5 — Unusable!

*2018-08-24, version 1.1.1*

This app does not function. As a customer you can tell they have stopped trying to fix what is wrong. Uber it is.

### 4/5 — Great Update, Small Issues

*2014-09-10, version 1.1.1*

Good to see the app back up and working. Some small issues taking the black from Commons to Highland:

1) Van icon dropped out for about 2 minutes after the College Halls stop, reappeared on 21st.
2) App has Kissam stop right on 21st when the actual stop is much farther down the street.
3) Route is not correct in terms of how the bus actually travels. Busses turn left onto Wesley Place's road and then turn right before going back to Commons. Also the route from Commons to Highland is incorrect, bus does not follow 18th south all the wu to wedgewood. 

Overall, great to have it back. Hopefully what I described can help you guys perfect it.

### 4/5 — Thank goodness!

*2014-01-12, version 1.0.4*

The layout is easy to use and pretty accurate!

### 5/5 — Solid and Streamlined

*2013-11-20, version 1.0.4*

A solution to a long-time problem. It does what it set out to do.

### 5/5 — Hmm.

*2013-11-20, version 1.0.4*

Live map doesn't work.

### 5/5 — 100% better than the old website

*2013-11-19, version 1.0.4*

Cleaner, faster, and more reliable than the old website. Thank God an app developer finally had the common sense to create an app that actually tracks the Vandy Vans instead of providing arbitrary times that the vans were supposed to arrive at (but never actually did).

## Frequently asked questions about Vandy Vans

### How does Vandy Vans show shuttle arrival times?

Vandy Vans provides arrival times for all shuttles coming to a specific stop. You can view these times directly within the app, eliminating the need to navigate through a website or check by route and then stop.

### Can Vandy Vans notify me when a shuttle is close?

Yes, Vandy Vans can send you a notification on your iPhone when a shuttle is approximately 2 minutes away from a stop you are interested in.

### What is the live map feature in Vandy Vans?

The Live Map feature in Vandy Vans allows you to see all the shuttles currently in motion on a real-time map. This helps you visualize the shuttle's progress and estimate arrival more accurately.

### Is Vandy Vans available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Vandy Vans is currently only supported on iPhones and iPods. It is not available for Android devices.

### How often is Vandy Vans updated?

The latest version of Vandy Vans is 1.1.1, which was last updated on September 8, 2014. This indicates infrequent updates in recent years.

### What is the user rating for Vandy Vans?

Vandy Vans has a user rating of 1.7 stars based on 10 ratings. This suggests a generally negative user sentiment.

### Does Vandy Vans have ads?

No, Vandy Vans does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions.

### How can I provide feedback or report bugs for Vandy Vans?

You can provide feedback, suggestions, or bug reports for Vandy Vans by emailing vandyvansapp@gmail.com. This email address is also accessible directly from within the app.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2014-09-08

We are terribly sorry for the issues that the app has been having lately. We unfortunately heard about this year's route and stop changes at the same time as the rest of the student body, and we've been working as fast as we can to push out an update.

Version 1.1.1 includes changes for the new Black and Gold routes, as well as speed improvements.

As always, please email us at vandyvansapp@gmail.com if you have any questions, or follow us at @VandyVansApp for updates!

### 1.1 — 2014-02-18

Version 1.1 brings a couple of highly requested features:

- Live Map functionality - see where the Vandy Vans are in real time, and tap a van to see how full it is!
- Tap an arrival time to be taken directly to the Live Map for that route.
- Some all-important bug fixes and performance improvements.

Be sure to send feedback to vandyvansapp@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at @VandyVansApp!

### 1.0.4 — 2013-11-19

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.3 — 2013-11-13

Bug fixes.

### 1.0.1 — 2013-11-02

This update brings compatibility fixes for iOS 7.

We're so excited for everyone to start using Vandy Vans. Don't forget to send feedback to vandyvansapp@gmail.com or follow us on Twitter at @VandyVansApp!

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