# ZIG - Travel Places Safely — Safety, Bus Train Timing

> Multimodal trip planner integrating transit, rideshare, and micro-mobility with real-time data. (iPhone/iPad app by Zed Digital.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-travel-places-safely/id1444655410 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zed Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1332742918)
- Category: Navigation, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 77 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 135 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), European Spanish
- Released: 2019-01-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-travel-places-safely/id1444655410/reviews.md

## What is ZIG?

One mile closer with the new ZIG multimodal trip planner app for bus and rail timings. Integrates Uber/Lyft, Lime, Bird, Spin, Taxis, Greyhound, and more in a single interface.

Zig brings you multimodal trip planning including driving, public transit, rideshare, bikeshare, taxis in one single interface. A sophisticated mobility planning experience, now in 14 cities Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Cleveland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Portland, Orange County, Riverside, West Palm Beach, Broward & Miami. We are rapidly expanding to 50 other cities. So check back! 

Zig is the winner of the 2019 innovative solutions award by the metro magazine

Zig has many features that are not found in other trip planning tools. Some of them are listed below. Check out the zig trip planning app for yourself!

Real-time bus arrivals: View real-time bus arrivals and schedules directly from the transit agency’s live schedules. ZIG shows you buses on your line on a map in real-time.

Stops near you: ZIG shows the ETA to your stop, route traveled, bus stops along the way…. Download a PDF of the bus schedule in real-time – no more outdated schedules! 

Reduce walking to and from bus stops zig provides first/last mile connections with bikes and scooters to reduce long walks. ZIG suggests multimodal connection with Uber, Lyft, bikeshares and scooters, taxis to get you to your destination in the most efficient manner. 

View transportation options near you: ZIG shows you bus stops, rideshares, bikeshares available near you to quickly locate your next ride. View your bus stop departure board with real-time schedule updates! 

Cost comparison by mode of transport: Our robust algorithm provides robust trip suggestions and computes costs for each of the modes including transit, rideshare, bike-share rental estimates, so you can make informed travel choices.

Find places & amenities near you: Hungry and in search of a food court near you? Whether you are at a bus stop or traveling on a bus, ZIG can help find your favorite place in real-time and immediately plan a trip. With ZIG we have integrated your favorite public places including restaurants, shopping, hospitals, entertainment, amenities and services for an integrated transit experience.

Rate your favorite places: Is there a place that stood out in its service quality? Was it crowded? Long line-ups? Safety or cleanliness issues? Provide your feedback on ZIG to inform other users. We will contact the venues and pass on the user concerns (anonymously ofcourse!)

Live door to door directions View detailed door-to-door directions for your entire trip with calories, CO2 reduction and walking estimates for each option presented. How long is your walk? How many bus stops to your destination?

Uber and lyft integration If you choose to ride Uber or Lyft for your travel, our robust technology will automatically transfer your trip plan from ZIG to the Uber/Lyft app to save you keying-in your trip to two apps. This feature is currently support on ios.

Alerts/events: ZIG brings you real-time alerts, news and events directly from the transit agency’s alert feed in your city. Never miss your bus again!

Save trips: Save your favorite trips on ZIG for ready access the next time. Plan your next trip with a single click.

Calendar synchronization: Sync your calendar with ZIG to view travel options to your next appointment in real-time. ZIG automatically connects with your calendar with your permission and plans a trip to your next location saving you time and keystrokes.

Intercity travel plans: ZIG integrates with Greyhound for visitors to plan intercity travel. View the total cost of your trip prior to making informed travel choices.

Like to ZIG? We can bring ZIG to your city. Drop us a note!

## Key features

- Real-time bus arrivals and schedules
- First/last mile connections with bikes and scooters
- Cost comparison by transport mode
- Find places and amenities nearby
- Door-to-door directions with estimates
- Uber and Lyft integration
- Rate and review places

## What do users think of ZIG?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient and fast
- ✨ Contactless and cashless
- 💡 Innovative features
- ✅ Reliable and accurate
- 📱 Convenient mobile use
- 💯 Well-designed and organized
- 🌟 Great for public transport
- 👍 Seamless transfers
- 🤩 Highly recommended
- 👍 Good value
- 👍 Helpful for navigation
- 👍 Saves time
- 👍 Replaces paper schedules
- 👍 Accurate arrival times
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Good product
- 👍 Good experience
- 👍 Helpful for work
- 👍 Lifesaver
- 👍 Genuine app
- 👍 Good for daily use
- 👍 Great content
- 👍 User-friendly
- 👍 Better than Google Maps
- 👍 Accounts for walking time
- 👍 Clean and secure
- 👍 Fun to use
- 👍 Personalized settings
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Real-time maps
- 👍 Option to check if bus is full
- 👍 Cuts anxiety wait time
- 👍 Happy bussing
- 👍 Good for trips
- 👍 Easy to find bus
- 👍 Accurate information
- 👍 Quick and easy
- 👍 Dependable service
- 👍 Avant-garde idea
- 👍 Moving Louisville forward
- 👍 Real-time feature is good
- 👍 Works great
- 👍 Combines mobility options
- 👍 Brilliant move
- 👍 Helped me get where I was going
- 👍 Multimodal transit for Louisville
- 👍 Great step for public transportation

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unusable at times
- 🐛 Inaccurate information
- 🐛 Difficult to use
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 GPS tracking not working
- 🐛 App won't open
- 🐛 Constant crashes
- 🐛 Glitchy and unusable
- 🐛 Bluetooth issues
- 🐛 Update problems
- 🐛 App closes immediately
- 🐛 Cannot enter destination
- 🐛 Location inaccurate
- 🐛 Doesn't show both destinations
- 🐛 Login doesn't work
- 🐛 Cannot find routes
- 🐛 Not user-friendly
- 🐛 Discontinuing mobile ticket purchases
- 🐛 Bad interface
- 🐛 Pushes Uber/Lyft
- 🐛 Information not clear
- 🐛 Slider dots missing
- 🐛 Needs repair
- 🐛 Worthless on multiple levels
- 🐛 Downgrade from a terrible app
- 🐛 Demands rating before use
- 🐛 Doesn't publish reviews
- 🐛 Bus recharge times
- 🐛 Incompetent
- 🐛 User account creation issues
- 🐛 Doesn't go past loading screen
- 🐛 Bluetooth required unexpectedly
- 🐛 Update prompts loop
- 🐛 Cannot use app without Bluetooth
- 🐛 Crashing on destination entry
- 🐛 Inaccurate location
- 🐛 Doesn't show all bus destinations
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Route finding issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate real-time data
- 🐛 App not reliable
- 🐛 Poor user experience
- 🐛 Technical difficulties

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App crashes when entering destination
- App crashes frequently
- Login not working
- GPS tracking not functional
- Real-time data is inaccurate
- App won't open
- App closes immediately after opening
- Bluetooth issues
- Update issues causing app to close
- Cannot create a user account
- App stuck on loading screen
- Unexpected Bluetooth requirement
- Update prompt loop
- Location services inaccurate
- Mobile ticket purchases discontinued

**Most requested features**

- Put PDF schedules back
- Improve location detection
- Add mobile ticket purchases back
- Improve GPS tracking
- Add more route options
- Improve user interface
- Fix login issues
- Ensure accurate real-time data
- Allow printing of schedules
- Combine all mobility options into one app

## Recent user reviews (10 of 77)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zig-travel-places-safely/id1444655410/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Game changer 🚀

*2025-08-01*

No need to pull out my phone or tickets ,ZIG just works. Safe and smooth 🌊

### 5/5 — Zig

*2022-02-10, version 3.1.63*

Excellent app.  Was used at a major venue and managed the crowd nicely.  Great nod.  This product will go far!

### 5/5 — Loved this App

*2022-02-07*

it was very easy to access and the way u can buy a tickets and buy a drink it very convenient and i recommend this for a lot of people because it is efficient and sanitary

### 5/5 — Amazing app

*2022-02-07*

I really love this app and would recommend it to anyone looking for something cueless, cashless, and contactless. It’s very well done and organized and easy to navigate. If you don’t have this app you are missing out !!!!!

### 5/5 — Efficient and Simple

*2022-02-07*

I’m quite surprised that such an app is available to us for free. It’s queless, contactless, and cashless! Can’t wait to continue its use.

### 5/5 — Love This App❤️

*2022-02-07*

This app is so easy to use. I finished buying my tickets in less than 2 minutes. It’s so simple and 
contactless.

### 5/5 — App review

*2022-02-07*

The app was very nice and easy to navigate it was very well developed and thought out i totally recommend this app for people who are looking for something cueless, cashless, contactless we’ll be sharing with all my family members if you don’t know about this app you are missing out!!

### 5/5 — Great

*2022-02-07*

The app was great and worked really well. The app was clueless,contactless, and cashless. It delivered the product very well. I like the design of the home page.

### 5/5 — Love, love, love!

*2022-02-07, version 3.1.62*

Amazing, lovely, beautifully designed app that is very convenient and to my high standards. It is cueless, cashless, contactless and very easy to use and helps me since I have a problem with germs and don't like to carry cash on me or pay with anything other than my phone.

### 5/5 — Amazing App

*2022-02-07*

Seem less transferring of products. Contactless and is very easy to use. The cueless, contactless, and cashless product delivered perfectly. Amazing app design.

## Frequently asked questions about ZIG

### What does the ZIG app do?

ZIG is a multimodal trip planner that integrates various transportation options like public transit, rideshare services (Uber/Lyft), bikeshare, scooters, and taxis into a single interface. It helps users plan their journeys efficiently by providing real-time information and cost comparisons.

### What are the key features of ZIG?

Key features include real-time bus arrivals and schedules, first/last mile connections with bikes and scooters, cost comparisons between different transport modes, the ability to find nearby places and amenities, and door-to-door directions with walking and CO2 estimates. It also integrates with Uber and Lyft.

### Is ZIG free to use?

Yes, the application is free to use. It does not feature in-app purchases or advertisements, allowing users to access all its planning and information features without any cost.

### What cities does ZIG support?

ZIG currently supports trip planning in 14 cities including Louisville, Lexington, Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Columbus, Cleveland, San Francisco, Santa Monica, Portland, Orange County, Riverside, West Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami. The app is rapidly expanding to cover 50 other cities.

### How does ZIG help with first and last mile connections?

ZIG helps reduce long walks to and from transit stops by suggesting multimodal connections. It integrates with bikeshares and scooters, as well as rideshare services like Uber and Lyft, to efficiently get you to your final destination.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.2.29 — 2026-08-17

- Improved app performance for a smoother experience.
- Bug fixes and stability improvements.

### 3.2.28 — 2026-06-01

- Performance Improved

### 3.2.27 — 2026-06-01

functionality updates

### 3.2.26 — 2026-05-28

functionality updates

### 3.2.25 — 2026-05-27

- Functionality & UI changes

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