# Wiltshire Connect — On demand bus in Wiltshire

> On-demand shared bus booking service for rural Wiltshire. (iPhone/iPad app by Via Transportation, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiltshire-connect/id6670479711 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Via Transportation, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/657777018)
- Category: Travel, Navigation
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 134 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-02-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiltshire-connect/id6670479711/reviews.md

## What is Wiltshire Connect?

Wiltshire Connect is the best way to get around rural Wiltshire.
 
With a few taps, you’ll be able to book a ride in the app and our technology will then calculate the fastest, most efficient way to get a Wiltshire Connect vehicle from your pick-up location to your final destination. 
 
HOW IT WORKS:
- Book a ride by setting your pickup and dropoff addresses, and indicating if you’re riding with any additional passengers. 
- You will be given an estimated time when the vehicle will arrive upon booking your trip. The estimated arrival time of the driver will be automatically updated as your vehicle makes its way to meet you.
- When your driver arrives, please promptly board the vehicle. 
- You can pay your fare on the app or with your driver with a contactless payment card. 
- There may be others on board, or you may make a few additional stops along the way! 
 
SHARING YOUR TRIP:
Our algorithm matches people headed in the same direction. This means you’re getting the convenience of a private ride with the efficiency and reliability of a public one.

AFFORDABLE.
Rides are priced comparably to other bus services in your area. Single ride or 10 Ride passes can be purchased in the app or with your driver. 
Concessionary bus passes for older people and disabled are accepted on the Wiltshire Connect service. 

RELIABLE:
Track your ride as the driver is on their way to you, and while you’re on the vehicle too. 
 
Questions? Contact us at wiltshireconnect@wiltshire.gov.uk or by calling 01225 712900
Loving your experience so far? Give us a 5-star rating.

## Key features

- On-demand ride booking
- Route optimization
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- In-app and contactless payment
- Shared ride matching
- Affordable fares
- Concessionary pass acceptance

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiltshire-connect/id6670479711/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Disconnect!

*2026-04-09, version 4.26.10*

Impossible to even get beyond entering bank details when setting up your account!

### 5/5 — Amazing service!

*2026-02-23, version 4.26.3*

I’m so grateful to Wiltshire council for running this service in rural areas so those of us not having a car can get around! Thank you so much for extending this to Cirencester!

### 5/5 — Amazing Service

*2025-12-24, version 4.22.2*

So great that something like this exists and is paid for by the council, at a reasonable cost to the user. Yay to social infrastructure!

### 3/5 — Bus pickup issues

*2025-11-21, version 4.22.2*

I booked a bus that picks up 2 mins away. It arrived and stayed for less than a minute.

### 1/5 — Awful App

*2025-09-08, version 4.22.2*

You couldn’t have made it less user friendly. Just spent 30 minutes trying to book a ride, in the end I gave up. The service sounds great but I guess it will fail because people don’t use it…probably due to such an awful app, a great shame.

### 1/5 — Mrs B.

*2025-08-29, version 4.22.2*

I looked for a connect to pick me up from home in Sutton Veny , to see a note saying it was out of area. What is the point of a rural bus service which does not come to the villages?

### 5/5 — Good app

*2025-07-19, version 4.22.2*

Very easy to use app and well designed, routing seemed spot on from Pewsey to Tidworth with two drop offs

### 1/5 — App is busy!

*2025-06-28, version 4.20.4*

Just doesn’t work!

### 2/5 — Inconvenient scheduling

*2025-04-29, version 4.20.2*

I book a bus at a specific time. It arrives earlier than when I booked it for so I can’t make it on time. Leaves without confirming whether I can make it. At the very least it should arrive later than when I booked it so I don’t miss it.

### 3/5 — Was good before updated

*2025-04-17, version 4.17.107*

The app was brilliant before the update. Now I can even book a bus. Constantly say’s busses full. Been trying from the night before till the next day.

## Frequently asked questions about Wiltshire Connect

### How do I book a ride with Wiltshire Connect?

To book a ride, simply open the Wiltshire Connect app, set your pickup and dropoff addresses, and indicate the number of passengers. The app will then calculate the most efficient route and provide an estimated arrival time for your vehicle.

### What payment methods does Wiltshire Connect accept?

You can pay for your fare directly within the Wiltshire Connect app or use a contactless payment card when boarding the vehicle with your driver. Both options offer convenient payment solutions for your journey.

### Can I track my driver's arrival with Wiltshire Connect?

Yes, Wiltshire Connect provides real-time tracking. You can monitor your driver's progress as they make their way to your pickup location and even while you are on board the vehicle.

### Does Wiltshire Connect accept concessionary bus passes?

Yes, Wiltshire Connect accepts concessionary bus passes for older people and disabled individuals. This ensures that eligible users can utilize the service with their existing passes.

### How is Wiltshire Connect priced?

Rides on Wiltshire Connect are priced comparably to other bus services in the area. You can purchase single rides or 10-ride passes directly through the app or with your driver.

### Does Wiltshire Connect have ads?

Yes, Wiltshire Connect contains advertisements. As a free service, advertisements are displayed to support its operation and development.

### What devices is Wiltshire Connect available on?

Wiltshire Connect is available for iPhone and iPod devices. Users with these Apple devices can download and use the application for their travel needs.

### How often is Wiltshire Connect updated?

The latest version of Wiltshire Connect is 4.26.10, which was last updated on March 4, 2026. Updates typically include performance improvements and new features to enhance user experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.29.1 — 2026-08-09

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.27.1 — 2026-04-29

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.27.0 — 2026-04-27

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.26.12 — 2026-04-14

Performance improvements and bug fixes

### 4.26.10 — 2026-03-04

Performance improvements and bug fixes

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