# Connect Transit

> CONNECT provides real time information for Connect Transit public transportation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.syncromatics.rtpi.connectt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.syncromatics.rtpi.connectt)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.syncromatics.rtpi.connectt`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** GMV Sync
- **Category:** TRAVEL\_AND\_LOCAL
- **Downloads:** 18,214
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (114 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2016-08-05
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.syncromatics.rtpi.connectt)
- **Website:** [http://www.syncromatics.com](http://www.syncromatics.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://gmvtransit.com/privacy/](https://gmvtransit.com/privacy/)

## Description

The Connect Transit Chrome extension offers real-time tracking and updates for public transportation in Bloomington-Normal. With this app, users can easily track their bus arrivals, plan trips efficiently, and receive important service alerts.

Additionally, the extension allows you to mark favorite stops for quick access, helping to streamline your transit experience. Stay connected and save time by taking the guesswork out of your bus rides with Connect Transit.

## Rankings

- #450,668 — 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.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.anddoes.launcher.permission.UPDATE_COUNT`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.htc.launcher.permission.UPDATE_SHORTCUT`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.CHANGE_BADGE`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.huawei.android.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.majeur.launcher.permission.UPDATE_BADGE`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.READ_SETTINGS`
- `com.oppo.launcher.permission.WRITE_SETTINGS`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.READ`
- `com.sec.android.provider.badge.permission.WRITE`
- `com.sonyericsson.home.permission.BROADCAST_BADGE`
- `com.sonymobile.home.permission.PROVIDER_INSERT_BADGE`
- `com.syncromatics.rtpi.connectt.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_READ`
- `me.everything.badger.permission.BADGE_COUNT_WRITE`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Has live bus tracking
- Helps users know when to be at the stop
- Easily navigated

### Cons

- App frequently freezes or fails to load
- Inaccurate bus arrival times
- Limited functionality and unreliable updates
- Buses often do not arrive as indicated by the app

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