# ViaBus – Live Transit & Map

> ViaBus is a real-time public transport tracking and navigation!

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.indyzalab.transitia`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** ViaBus
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 3,359,218
- **Rating:** 4.55 / 5 (89,073 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.15.4
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-31
- **First published:** 2017-10-29
- **Publisher country:** TH
- **Size:** 74 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.indyzalab.transitia)
- **Website:** [https://www.viabus.co](https://www.viabus.co/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.viabus.co/terms](https://www.viabus.co/terms)

## Description

ViaBus is a real-time public transport tracking and navigation Chrome extension that makes commuting in Thailand, Malaysia, and Laos effortless. It supports various transportation modes including buses, boats, MRT, BTS, ferries, and more. Users can search for stations, find directions, view routes and traffic lines, and navigate public transit efficiently.

Covering key regions like Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Kuala Lumpur, and Vientiane, ViaBus integrates official transit systems such as BMTA and RapidKL. Whether you're using local buses, airport buses, or ferries, ViaBus provides up-to-date information to ensure smooth travel across multiple cities and countries.

## Rankings

- #32,135 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.huawei.permission.ACCESS_HW_KEYSTORE`
- `com.indyzalab.transitia.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.indyzalab.transitia.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.indyzalab.transitia.permission.PROCESS_PUSH_MSG`
- `com.indyzalab.transitia.permission.PUSH_PROVIDER`

## Review summary

User reviews broadly praise ViaBus as a fast, user-friendly app that provides bus routes and lines for Thai transit. They see it as a helpful, free tool with a positive overall impression. However, critics point to missing real-time arrival information, infrequent service on some routes, and a map mode that hides surrounding details. Some users request more routes and features (e.g., songthaews, AC indicators). The app's strengths lie in route visibility and Thai focus, while improvements are needed in timing data, coverage, and map usefulness.

### Pros

- Shows bus routes and lines (route information) for Thai transit
- Generally easy to use; user sentiment is consistently positive
- Strong focus on Thai buses; useful for local commuters
- Free app; regarded as a top free option in Thailand

### Cons

- Lacks real-time arrival estimates or current bus location; no ETA
- Some routes have infrequent service (e.g., long gaps on 501 and 71)
- Map view hides surrounding details, making it hard to orient
- Requests for more routes/coverage (e.g., adding more songthaew lines)

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