# NYC Bus Tracker

> NYC bus time tracker app with nyc bus map, nyc subway map

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.transgo.nycbustracker](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.transgo.nycbustracker)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.transgo.nycbustracker`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Transgo
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 53,356
- **Rating:** 3.83 / 5 (164 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-07-31
- **First published:** 2016-07-07
- **Publisher country:** MY
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.transgo.nycbustracker)
- **Website:** [http://transgo.top/](http://transgo.top/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://transgobus-privacy-policy.weebly.com](http://transgobus-privacy-policy.weebly.com/)

## Description

NYC Bus Tracker is the ultimate MTA bus time app for New York City commuters. It offers real-time bus tracking using advanced GPS technology, live status updates, and accurate arrival times so you never miss your bus again. The app features offline NYC bus maps covering all five boroughs, customizable reminders and alarms for your favorite routes or stops, and official high-resolution MTA bus maps for Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island.

Designed with simplicity and efficiency, NYC Bus Tracker allows users to search any bus route or stop, save favorites for quick access, and receive live alerts on bus schedules and service changes. The app provides an ad-free experience, customizable alarm tones, adjustable text size, and thorough MTA bus alert notifications. Upcoming features include top NYC news updates and a full MTA trip planner with travel directions and service advisories. Download NYC Bus Tracker to make your daily commute smoother and stress-free!

## Rankings

- #291,649 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.transgo.nycbustracker.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Helpful for tracking buses
- Great for daily use
- User friendly interface (some reviews mention this positively)

### Cons

- Frequent freezing issues
- Inaccurate information about bus locations
- Problems with displaying all bus routes consistently
- Favorites feature is too small

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