# WTA BusTracker

> Track your bus in real time

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WTA.BusTracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WTA.BusTracker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.WTA.BusTracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Whatcom Transportation Authority
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 13,970
- **Rating:** 3.98 / 5 (65 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-12
- **First published:** 2020-04-16
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 1.29 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.WTA.BusTracker)
- **Website:** [https://bustracker.ridewta.com](https://bustracker.ridewta.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.ridewta.com/privacy](https://www.ridewta.com/privacy)

## Description

WTA BusTracker is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed for commuters in Bellingham and Whatcom County. It enables you to track your bus in real time, ensuring you never miss your ride. Easily access the real-time map by selecting your route and spotting the bus-in-a-circle icon to see its current location. 

Additionally, the extension offers convenient features like finding your nearest bus stop, viewing the comprehensive route map, and planning your upcoming trips with the trip planner tool by entering your start and end locations. The stop times feature also lets you view all buses heading to your closest stop, making your commute smooth and stress-free.

## Rankings

- #498,090 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the app's ability to track bus arrivals and location, finding it helpful for traveling in Whatcom County. It is generally user-friendly but can feel clunky. Common issues include difficulties with the live tracker being user-friendly, slow loading times, update failures, and interface annoyances related to map overlays. Some see conflicts with other apps like Google Maps. There are also problems with purchasing or finding pre-purchased passes. Overall, the app serves its purpose but requires improvements in reliability and usability.

### Pros

- Helps track bus arrivals and bus locations on routes in real-time.
- User-friendly and efficient according to some users.
- Good for traveling in Whatcom County, Washington.
- App fulfills its basic intended use.
- Some users noted improvement and increased patience with usage.

### Cons

- Live tracker is difficult to view and use, needs simplification and better user-friendliness.
- App often fails to update or loads very slowly, leading to timeout errors.
- Interference or conflicts suspected with other apps like Google Maps.
- Interface issues such as difficulty managing map overlays and cluttered display of bus numbers.
- Troubles with pass purchasing and lack of settings to find pre-purchased passes.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.WTA.BusTracker)