# Ride Systems

> Track the bus from your phone in real time with the Ride Systems mobile app.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ad.android.ridesystems.ridetraq](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ad.android.ridesystems.ridetraq)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.ad.android.ridesystems.ridetraq`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Ride Systems
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 422,886
- **Rating:** 4.36 / 5 (2,289 ratings)
- **Version:** 533.0
- **Last updated:** 2023-04-18
- **First published:** 2011-08-15
- **Size:** 4.98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-10-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ad.android.ridesystems.ridetraq)
- **Website:** [http://www.ride-systems.com](http://www.ride-systems.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://privacypolicies.com/privacy/view/905f627e0399a6db2f34e729ffa00b20](https://privacypolicies.com/privacy/view/905f627e0399a6db2f34e729ffa00b20)

## Description

Ride Systems is a user-friendly app that enables riders to track buses in real time from their phones. It delivers live bus location updates, accurate arrival predictions, and essential route details.

Ideal for a variety of transit types—including city, university, airport, resort, and corporate shuttles—the app simplifies public transportation for all users. Transit agencies can easily integrate with Ride Systems to offer enhanced rider experience. Visit www.ride-systems.com to learn more and add your transit organization.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CALL_PHONE`
- `android.permission.GET_TASKS`
- `android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.ad.android.ridesystems.ridetraq.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

### Pros

- App contains scheduled times and route information.
- Some users find it functional and useful once set up.
- Better than some other school transit apps.

### Cons

- Inaccurate tracking and scheduling; buses often not on time.
- Poor search functionality and navigation within the app.
- Frequent loading issues and lag.
- Lack of response from developers regarding issues.
- UI is described as cluttered and difficult to use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.ad.android.ridesystems.ridetraq)