# Halifax Bus

> Halifax Bus app, now you’ll never miss the bus again

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.busTrack`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** wacky
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 15,434
- **Version:** 3.0.19
- **Last updated:** 2021-12-06
- **First published:** 2013-02-10
- **Size:** 8.95 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-01-27
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.busTrack)
- **Website:** [http://www.facebook.com/HalifaxBus](http://www.facebook.com/HalifaxBus)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://frossty.alwaysdata.net/privacy\_policy.html](http://frossty.alwaysdata.net/privacy_policy.html)

## Description

"Halifax Bus" is an Android app designed to enhance public transport experience in Halifax by providing real-time bus updates, nearby bus stop locations, and customizable alerts. Users can save favorite stops, access live news feeds, and stay informed about schedule changes, ensuring a smooth and efficient commuting experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Easy to use
- Provides different route options
- Helpful for navigating the bus system
- Good for recalling street names and locations
- Real-time GPS tracking

### Cons

- Frequent crashes when opening the map
- Inaccurate bus stop information
- No current service or route information
- General app malfunction - marked as 'no service'
- Call function dials obsolete numbers

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