# Where's my MBTA Bus?

> Real-time MBTA bus tracking and arrival predictions for Massachusetts transit riders. (iPhone/iPad app by Vladimir Grinman.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-my-mbta-bus/id396351547 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Vladimir Grinman](https://appshunter.io/developer/391243613)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 151 App Store ratings · 60 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 13 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-my-mbta-bus/id396351547/reviews.md

## What is Where's my MBTA Bus??

“Where’s my MBTA Bus?” is an app for Massachusetts transit riders who want to know exactly where their bus is and when it will arrive. It can help riders decide if they need to rush or can restfully finish their morning coffee. 

Features:

- Universal app; supports iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch

- Real-time arrival predictions for ALL MBTA bus stops
- Real-time bus locations for ALL MBTA routes
- View official MBTA Alerts

- Guided navigation to help riders find their stops 
- View entire route path with all stops on the map

- Save stops as Favorites to ensure quick access at any time
- Quick access to predictions for the last viewed stop 
- Automatic refreshing of predictions and bus locations

This app relies on MBTA partnership with NextBus inc, to provide real-time bus arrival predictions. Data is provided by NextBus using MBTA raw data.  Using their special formula, NextBus is able to provide not only bus locations, but arrival predictions for every single bus stop. The app provides a pre-filled template to report problems, letting riders send feedback and improve the accuracy of predictions.  

This App requires an Internet connection (3G, 4G, LTE or WiFi) to get access to real-time data.

## Key features

- Real-time bus locations
- Real-time arrival predictions
- View official MBTA Alerts
- Guided stop navigation
- View entire route path
- Save favorite stops
- Automatic data refreshing

## Chart rankings

- #188 in Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

## What do users think of Where's my MBTA Bus??

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎯 Accurate bus predictions (historically)
- ✅ Works well when functional
- 🗺️ Shows bus location on route
- ⏱️ Helpful for planning departure

**Cons**

- ❌ Constantly crashing/not opening
- 📉 Unreliable predictions/inaccurate timing
- ⏳ Slow performance
- 🚫 App no longer updated
- 💸 Paid app not working
- ⚠️ Error messages frequent
- ❌ Missing bus routes
- 😵 Frustrating user experience

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App does not open on iPhone 15
- App crashes immediately after opening
- App shows incorrect schedule/timing
- App runs slow
- Error messages: 'bad url', 'XML not found', 'malformed XML', 'Cannot read route list. Agency parameter “a=mbta” is not valid.'
- Predictions not working
- GPS not working/inaccurate bus locations
- Cannot touch screen in map to select a stop on recent iPhone updates
- Favorites list sometimes corrupted
- App stopped working around October 2018 for many users
- App stopped working for months (as of Sept 2024)

**Most requested features**

- Display all buses on a given route from favorites
- Link to bus schedules for future planning
- Add missing bus routes (e.g., 712, 713)
- Include 'Tufts Medical Center' stop for bus #11
- Add 'missing bus' detection or 'out of service' indicator
- Update app for new fall schedule/iPhone updates
- Improve accuracy of real-time predictions
- Add dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard

## Recent user reviews (10 of 60)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wheres-my-mbta-bus/id396351547/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Don’t open

*2024-09-03, version 2.4*

Usei este app por a mais de 10 anos e era ótimo mais de alguns meses pra cá ele não abre mais em meu iPhone 15 não sei o q aconteceu q ele não abre mais eu clico nele e ele só pisca e apaga novamente preciso muito de ajuda mais a pessoa responsável nao responde a nem um email

### 1/5 — App Must Be revised Too many glitches

*2024-08-19*

Paid $0.99 for the Where’s my bus app. I downloaded and installed it on my iPhone 15 pro and right away it comes up and then shuts down. I to uninstalled and reinstalled the app and it’s still doing the same thing. It just keeps crashing and revnot working at all. It probably may be a compatibility issue and also possibly it may have been updated by amateurs who are either just learning how to create apps and software or maybe most recent graduates from a programming degree program or the school they attended for their degree didn’t have the proper staff to teach programming.

### 1/5 — Updated 6Years Ago

*2024-02-21, version 2.4*

It was a great app, but it's no longer being updated. I found that the MBTA website, MBTA.com, now has accurate information, including when the bus is expected to arrive. Good luck out there!

### 4/5 — My go-to app

*2023-06-09, version 2.4*

Thanks!

### 5/5 — Using for years, always accurate

*2022-08-10*

This app has always provided accurate bus location and timing. Been using for years without a problem. I was surprised by the low rating given my positive experience. I can see how a user would take the time to provide a low review at a moment of frustration but not provide a high review when things are going well.

### 2/5 — What’s going on????

*2022-05-10, version 2.4*

I went to check when my bus was coming and it is showing something other than the schedule. Can someone fix it!!!!!!

### 2/5 — app runs slow

*2021-01-02, version 2.4*

app runs about 3/4 minutes slow...can’t report using email as app requests

### 4/5 — Works well while out, tells me when my

*2020-08-05, version 2.4*

Bus will show up, easy to use for all

### 1/5 — Apps no longer reliable

*2020-01-08, version 2.4*

I’ve been using this app since it came out and it worked perfectly , its so off now that Ive missed my bus 5 nites in a row and had to wait in the cold , any suggestions for a more accurate app to use?

### 3/5 — Error messages

*2019-10-30*

This app has been fantastic the last few years I’ve been using it but now it’s constantly coming up with an error message regarding some bad url or something. I’m just disappointed that such an awesome app isn’t working anymore

## Frequently asked questions about Where's my MBTA Bus?

### What does this app do?

This app provides real-time tracking of MBTA buses, showing their exact location on a map and predicting their arrival times at all stops. It helps riders plan their commute by giving them up-to-the-minute information.

### What are the key features of this app?

Key features include real-time bus locations and arrival predictions for all MBTA bus stops and routes, the ability to view official MBTA alerts, guided navigation to stops, and the option to save favorite stops for quick access.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. It does not have any in-app purchases or advertisements.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

This is a universal app that supports iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch devices. It requires an internet connection (3G, 4G, LTE, or WiFi) to access real-time data.

### How does the app get its data?

The app relies on a partnership with NextBus Inc., which uses raw MBTA data to provide real-time bus locations and arrival predictions for every bus stop.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.4 — 2017-07-20

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Updated to be compatible with the latest iOS versions.

### 2.3 — 2014-02-23

- Completely redesigned and optimized for iOS 7
- Re-order and edit Favorites from the home screen
- Delay indicator added to predictions
- iPad user experience simplified

### 2.2 — 2013-02-07

- Optimized for iPhone 5
- Bug Fixes

### 2.1 — 2012-09-03

- Improved Facebook integration
 - Buses now smoothly "drive" on maps, no more flickering
 - Route Overlay now has directional arrows
 - View walking directions to any stop
 - Improved Stop list interface
 - Improved Predictions UI
 - Bug fixes

### 2.0 — 2012-07-15

- App is now Universal; supports iPad and iPhone
- New Stops Map screen lets you see all the buses and their locations on a route
- Maps now show a route’s entire path with all stops
- New "Report Problem" button notifies developers of prediction inaccuracies
- Load balancing between backend servers ensures higher service availability

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