Riverside Transit BusWatch

Name: Riverside Transit BusWatch
Rating: 3.79 (202 reviews)
Author: Riverside Transit Agency

By: Riverside Transit Agency

Riverside Transit BusWatch. Real-time bus tracker, trip planner and live alerts.

Features & Capabilities

Riverside Transit BusWatch is a free Chrome extension that provides real-time bus tracking, trip planning, and live notifications for Riverside Transit Agency (RTA) routes. Never miss your bus again by accessing up-to-date arrival times directly from your computer. The extension lets you plan A-to-B trips easily, subscribe to text or email alerts for delays and reminders, and view full bus schedules and route itineraries. Ideal for commuters, it uses official RTA data streamed to your device over Wi-Fi or cellular networks, ensuring accurate and timely transit information.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

Riverside Transit Agency

Downloads:

60,495 56

Rating:

3.79

(202)

Version:

2.0.2 Last updated: 2025-08-11

Version code:

Creation date:

2017-06-23

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

1.25MB

Email:

co*****@riversidetransit.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-21

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 267,239 ▼ 529

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Contact the developer

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Developed by:

Riverside Transit Agency

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rtabus.bustime.app.RIVERSIDE

Email:

co*****@riversidetransit.com

Website:

http://www.riversidetransit.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's utility for planning bus trips and real-time tracking in Riverside County. However, multiple reviews highlight frequent freezes, crashes, and loading problems. Many mention inaccurate or missing bus arrival times, making it unreliable. The app's interface is often described as confusing, particularly after recent updates, with a steep learning curve and poor usability. The app has not been kept up to date, leading to issues on modern devices and disrupted access during server maintenance. Despite its potential, the app struggles with reliability and usability issues.

Pros

Helpful for planning bus trips, especially in Riverside County area.
Provides real-time tracking of buses when functioning properly.
Easy to use when it works correctly, especially the previous version.
Supports reducing paper usage by displaying schedules digitally.
Assists with tracking bus schedules and locations effectively when operational.

Cons

App frequently freezes and fails to load or crashes.
Real-time bus arrival times are often inaccurate or missing.
User interface is unintuitive and difficult to use, especially after updates.
App has not been updated for a long time, causing compatibility issues with newer phones.
Server maintenance and updates disrupt app availability during busy times.