DaBus2 - The Oahu Bus App

Name: DaBus2 - The Oahu Bus App
Rating: 3.98 (982 reviews)
Author: City & County of Honolulu

By: City & County of Honolulu

The Oahu DaBus2 app with the best estimated bus arrival time!

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This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-04-15

Features & Capabilities

DaBus2 is the essential app for anyone traveling on Oahu by bus. Replacing the original DaBus app, DaBus2 provides real-time estimated arrival times using data from Oahu Transit Services, removing guesswork from your daily commute or island adventures. Track buses on an interactive map, locate nearby stops, and bookmark your favorites—all through an intuitive and user-friendly interface.

Whether you're a local or visiting Hawaii, DaBus2 offers features like GPS real-time arrivals, schedule lookups for any day, auto-refreshing updates, and even demo videos. It's designed to keep you informed so you never miss a bus or get caught waiting in the rain. Best of all, DaBus2 is completely free, making it the most convenient way to navigate public transit across Oahu. Mahalo for choosing DaBus2!

User Growth & Download Statistics

App

By:

City & County of Honolulu

Downloads:

590,959

Rating:

3.98

(982)

Version:

2.0.12 Last updated: 2026-03-31

Version code:

Creation date:

2016-05-04

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe
gov.honolulu.dabus2.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

6.97MB

Email:

an*****@honolulu.gov

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-04-15

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Developed by:

City & County of Honolulu

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.honolulu.dabus2

Email:

an*****@honolulu.gov

Website:

http://www.honolulu.gov

User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's core functionality like searching and bookmarking bus stops, and generally accurate timing estimates. However, multiple reviews highlight significant issues with real-time bus tracking reliability, frequent crashes, slow performance, and GPS inaccuracies. Language support and interface usability have also declined after updates, making the app frustrating and sometimes unusable for many users. While it remains a necessary tool for local transit, consistent technical problems and lack of timely updates diminish its effectiveness.

Pros

App is useful for checking bus arrival times and routes.
Allows bookmarking and naming favorite bus stops for easy access.
Search functionality includes stop numbers, street names, and GPS location.
Generally accurate estimated bus arrival times when the app is working.
Supports multiple ways to search for stops, with some helpful features for regular users.

Cons

Real-time bus tracking and arrival times often fail to load or freeze, leading to blank or inaccurate information.
The app crashes or becomes unusably slow, especially after updates or prolonged use.
GPS and location features are inconsistent or fail to find stops, with poor accuracy reported by many users.
Language support bugs, particularly with Chinese system language, rendering the app unusable for some.
The interface and usability have regressed with updates, including complicated or less intuitive navigation and lack of dark theme support.