UMass BusTrack vs MassDOT BusPlus

Get around UMass Amherst and the Pioneer Valley with confidence. BusTrack is the ultimate real-time PVTA bus tracker, offline schedule, and arrival alert app. Stop guessing. Start knowing. INTRODUCING SMART TRACK & SMART COMMUTE • Smart Track (Live Activities): Pin live PVTA departure counts directly to your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with a single tap. • Smart Commute (Automated): Set your daily schedule, and BusTrack automatically displays live countdowns on your Lock Screen before you even leave your dorm. CORE FEATURES (100% Free) • Real-Time GPS Tracking: Watch PVTA buses move live on the map. • Complete Offline Schedules: Access all timetables instantly, even without cell service. • Smart Search & Favorites: Instantly find nearby stops and save your daily routes. • Full Trip Insights: View all stop sequences and exact arrival predictions. • Custom Bus Alarms: Get notified before your bus arrives so you never have to sprint to class. • PDF Route Maps: Keep official PVTA network maps in your pocket. • Apple Watch App: Check offline bus schedules straight from your wrist. BUSTRACK PRO (Try 14 Days Free!) Unlock features designed for regular commuters and support independent development: • Smart Track: Live departure counts on Lock Screen & Dynamic Island.* • Smart Commute: Automated Lock Screen countdowns for your routine.* • Live Apple Watch Arrivals: Real-time bus predictions on your wrist. • Advanced Directions: Seamless multi-leg transit routing across the PVTA network. • 100% Ad-Free Experience: Zero distractions, pure speed. • Support Indie Dev: Fuel future updates and keep BusTrack independent. Designed with love for the UMass community. Disclaimer: BusTrack is an independent application and is not officially affiliated with or endorsed by the Pioneer Valley Transit Authority (PVTA). Transit data is sourced from public PVTA feeds. *Smart Track and Smart Commute require a compatible device. Subscription Information: Try BusTrack Pro free for 14 days. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://umassbustrack.com/privacy.php Terms of Service: https://umassbustrack.com/tos.php

The official mobile ticketing app of BusPlus – a program of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The BusPlus app lets you purchase and use intercity and commuter bus tickets instantly on your phone. Here’s how it works: 1. Plan a trip by selecting an origin, destination, and schedule 2. Choose the type of ticket and quantity 3. Create an account and link your credit/debit card to complete checkout 4. Activate your ticket and show it to the bus driver An internet connection is required to purchase tickets, but you can use your ticket(s) offline. All personal information and payments are securely transmitted and stored. Please contact support@bytemark.co for customer service assistance. Any comments or suggestions you may have are welcome. We are aware of problems with the scanning feature while adding new credit cards, and are working to correct this issue.