DART Transit vs RailBuddy

The Delaware Transit Corporation (DTC) is excited to announce the launch of the DART Transit App. The free app provides access to real-time bus information, DART Pass mobile payment option, along with trip planning and several other features, including: Real-time bus information DART Pass mobile payment Bus stops by route and location Trip Planner plus the ability to save Favorite Trips Rider Alerts Easy access to navigation buttons at the bottom of the screen Preview of Routes Nearby Press Releases Contact Us Paratransit customers can view today’s trips as well as future trips. When a trip is active, the Paratransit customer can track the bus to see when it will arrive. DART riders can get real-time bus information, receive Rider Alerts, and pay their fare conveniently from their phone. This new app is a great example of our ongoing efforts to improve the customer experience. Now the DART Transit app will provide DART Connect customers with the following improvements: ·         Enhanced mapping system for more accurate pick-up/drop-off locations ·         Shorter walking distances ·         Ability to schedule trips up to two (2) days in advance ·         New tabs to see upcoming trips ·         New “Rate My Ride” feature ·         Request recurring trip(s) ·         Link to DART Pass mobile fare payment ·         Now access all three DART services in one app Fixed Route Bus, Paratransit, and DART Connect!

RailBuddy helps Chicago commuters track Metra trains with a fast, simple view of schedules, saved lines, and delay alerts. Use RailBuddy to: • Browse upcoming departures by line and stop • Save your most-used stops to My Trains • Pin an exact departure for quick access • Get delay and cancellation alerts with RailBuddy Pro RailBuddy is designed to make the daily commute easier, whether you ride every day or just need a quick check before heading out the door.