# Sofia Public Transport Live > SofiaBus - See all public transportation vehicles in Sofia live Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.minrax.sofiabus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.minrax.sofiabus) ## Overview - **ID:** `com.minrax.sofiabus` - **Platform:** Android - **Type:** Android app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** Minrax - **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL - **Downloads:** 7,373 - **Version:** Medusa - **Last updated:** 2026-09-09 - **First published:** 2025-10-16 - **Publisher country:** BG - **Size:** 84 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-14 - **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.minrax.sofiabus) - **Website:** [https://minrax.com](https://minrax.com/) - **Privacy policy:** [https://minrax.com/sofiabus-app-privacy-policy/](https://minrax.com/sofiabus-app-privacy-policy/) ## Description Never wait in the cold again! 🚌

Sofia Bus shows you exactly where every bus, tram, trolleybus, and metro train is right now—live on your screen. Track vehicles, check real-time arrivals, set smart alerts, and navigate Sofia's public transport like a pro.

🗺️ SEE EVERYTHING ON ONE MAP
Watch all of Sofia's public transport moving in real-time on an interactive map. Color-coded routes and direction arrows make it easy to track your ride. Tap any vehicle to see its complete route, all upcoming stops, and arrival times at each one.

📍 REAL-TIME ARRIVALS
• Live arrival times from official transport data
• Color-coded urgency: red (2 min or less), orange (3-5 min), blue (arriving later)
• See delay information for each stop—know if your bus is running late or early
• Vehicle type icons (🚌 🚊 🚇 🚎) show exactly what's coming

🚌 DETAILED VEHICLE INFORMATION
Tap any vehicle on the map and instantly see:
• Complete list of all stops on the route • Current stop highlighted with passed stops greyed out
• Arrival times and delays for each upcoming stop • Route visualization on the map
• Auto-refresh every 20 seconds

🚌 DETAILED STOPs INFORMATION
Tap any stop on the map and instantly see:
• Complete list of all lines and routes for this stop
• Arrival times for all incoming vehicles to this stop
• The routes visualized on the map for all lines

🔔 SMART REAL-TIME ALERTS
Never miss your bus again! Set personalized alerts that notify you when your vehicle is approaching:
• Direction-aware—only alert for buses going your way • Works in background even when the app is closed
• Customizable timing—get notified 5, 10, or 15 minutes before arrival
• Tap notification to jump directly to the stop on the map

⭐ FAVORITE STOPS
Save your most-used stops for one-tap access:
• Star any stop to add it to favorites • Quick access from the favorites button
• Tap to instantly center the map and view arrivals

🔍 POWERFUL SEARCH Find any stop in seconds:
• Search by stop name or code
• Supports both Latin and Cyrillic characters
• Add stops to favorites directly from search results

🎨 CUSTOMIZABLE MAP STYLES Choose your preferred look:
• CartoDB Voyager (default—clear, modern)
• Standard OpenStreetMap • Light theme (CartoDB Positron)
• Humanitarian style

⚙️ SMART FILTERING Focus on what matters:
• Filter by vehicle type—show only buses, trams, or trolleys
• Filter by specific routes • Remember your filters between sessions
• Toggle metro visibility on/off

🌐 BILINGUAL SUPPORT Full interface in English and Bulgarian. The app automatically adapts to your device language.

🎄 SEASONAL FEATURES During the holiday season (December 20 – January 2), spot the special Christmas-decorated vehicles around the city!

🚀 LIGHTNING-FAST PERFORMANCE
• Vehicle positions refresh every 5 seconds
• Optimized binary data loading—route stops appear in under 100ms
• Smart rendering—only visible vehicles displayed for smooth performance
• Works seamlessly on all Android devices

🔒 PRIVACY FIRST We don't collect or share your personal data. Location is only used to center the map on your position when you choose.

📍 PERFECT FOR:
✓ Daily commuters timing their departure perfectly
✓ Tourists exploring Sofia's transit network
✓ Anyone tired of waiting at stops
✓ Transport enthusiasts watching the city's pulse

DISCLAIMER: Sofia Bus doesn NOT represent a government entity!

Data source: Sofia Urban Mobility Center – https://www.sofiatraffic.bg

🆓 Completely free tier or a PREMIUM subscription removing all restrictions. Just a reliable tool to make your Sofia commute smoother.

Download Sofia Bus now and take control of your daily commute. Your bus is probably closer than you think! 🚊 ## Rankings - #628,236 — Overall ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION` - `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE` - `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC` - `android.permission.INTERNET` - `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS` - `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED` - `android.permission.VIBRATE` - `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK` - `com.android.vending.BILLING` - `com.minrax.sofiabus.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION` ## Similar extensions and apps - [Sofia Transport](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sofia.transit) — 13 users - [Sofia Public Transport](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.bearenterprises.sofiatraffic) — 132,048 users, 4.00 / 5 - [SofiaGO Public Transport](https://chrome-stats.com/d/eu.sofiago) — 4,132 users - [Градски транспорт в България](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sofia.transport) — 332 users - [Sofia Ride Urban Mobility](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.paf.sofiatrafficapp) — 15,462 users - [Sofia Metro and Bus 2024](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sofiametro.anas) — 5,144 users - [SofiaNow](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.iliyanvezirski.SofiaGoApp) — 77 users - [Belgrade Bus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dev.gelfand.beogradbus) — 47 users - [busVarna](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.busvarna.android) — 46,194 users - [Tochno](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.tochno.varnabus) — 28 users - [PlovdivBus](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.plovdiv.bus) — 183 users - [Tortuga](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.sentrys.transit) — 1 users --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.minrax.sofiabus)