Bustime: Bus Times & Routes

Name: Bustime: Bus Times & Routes
Rating: 3.8924732 (72982 reviews)
Author: Bustime

By: Bustime

Live buses & trams on the map, timetables, arrival times and A-to-B routes

Features & Capabilities

Bustime is a powerful Chrome extension that provides real-time tracking of public transportation across over 400 cities worldwide. Using onboard GPS and GLONASS data, it offers accurate estimated departure, travel, and arrival times for buses, trolley-buses, trams, and shuttles. The extension features an intuitive and customizable interface allowing users to view routes on interactive maps, search bus stops, and personalize color schemes and tile sizes for optimal viewing.

Designed with accessibility in mind, Bustime includes screen enhancements, voice notifications, and markers for low-floor and ADA-accessible vehicles. Users can track multiple routes simultaneously, assign favorite routes for quick access, and engage with community features such as open-access chat lines and rating systems for transit crews. Lightweight and fast, Bustime supports tablet compatibility and offers friendly customer service, making daily commuting seamless and enjoyable. Visit https://www.busti.me for more details and live updates.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Navigation & Mapping Accessibility

By:

Bustime

Downloads:

6,375,882 8.16K

Rating:

3.89

(72,982) 128 new ratings

Version:

1.1.0 Last updated: 2026-07-02

Version code:

356

Creation date:

2017-08-01

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_BACKGROUND_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.CAMERA Very high risk
android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO Very high risk
android.permission.REQUEST_IGNORE_BATTERY_OPTIMIZATIONS Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk

Size:

58.34MB

Email:

su*****@busti.me

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-07-03

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 19,730 ▼ 18

Other platforms

Bustime: Transport online (v225.0.0)

4.40

(391)

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Bustime

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indie.bustime

Email:

su*****@busti.me

Website:

https://busti.me

User Reviews

Bustime is praised for useful, often accurate transit information and maps, with reviewers noting reliable performance in some regions and broad global coverage. However, recurring drawbacks include inconsistent real-time data (missing minutes/vehicle counts in many locales), intrusive ads blocking the screen, and localization problems (diacritics not displayed in several languages). Other complaints cite regional data gaps and occasional UI/orientation glitches. Overall, the app shows strong potential and positive sentiment, but reliability and polish vary significantly by location.

Pros

Useful and accurate transit/location information (real-time vehicle positions and arrival times where available).
Works well in some regions (e.g., Saint-Petersburg) with map/vehicles data displayed.
Global coverage: usable across many cities worldwide.
Strong positive reception in reviews (described as best, fantastic, excellent, or top).

Cons

Inconsistent/unreliable real-time data (missing minutes/vehicle counts or outdated updates).
Intrusive ads that cover the screen and cannot be closed.
Localization issues: diacritics not displayed or replaced in multiple languages (Romanian, Czech, Lithuanian, etc.).
Regional data gaps: data not available or limited in many locales.
UI/orientation problems: app stuck in landscape or other layout glitches.