# MWRTA Catch

> Travel

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1497080336](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1497080336)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1497080336`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** MetroWest Regional Transit Authority
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 3.50 / 5 (35 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.33
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-25
- **First published:** 2020-05-28
- **Size:** 116 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mwrta-catch/id1497080336)
- **Website:** [https://www.mwrta.com](https://www.mwrta.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://mwrta.com/information/policies](http://mwrta.com/information/policies)

## Description

MWRTA Bus Tracking and Feedback App for MetroWest Regional Transit Authority in Framingham, MA

## Rankings

- #222,394 — Overall
- #89 — author

## Review summary

MWRTA Catch offers a low-cost, convenient transport option for residents and students, with many praising approachable drivers and the program’s concept. However, users repeatedly report reliability and technical problems: inaccurate or missing arrival times, delays, and no reliable notifications; frequent app login errors and crashes; poor location search and GPS accuracy; and limited route coverage to specific campuses. While rides are affordable and friendly, persistent timing data, app stability, and coverage gaps limit usefulness. Improvements in ETA accuracy, push notifications, broader coverage, and a more stable app would significantly boost user experience.

### Pros

- Convenient and essential transport option for residents and students without a car.
- Affordable rides, typically about $2, making it cheaper than alternatives.
- Friendly drivers and generally positive in-person service.
- Generally easy to use and conceptually straightforward.

### Cons

- Unreliable timing: inaccurate or missing ETA, delays, and no reliable arrival notifications.
- App reliability issues: frequent login/logout problems, errors, and password reset loops.
- Location data problems: inaccurate GPS/locations and poor search results.
- Limited coverage: routes primarily serve certain campuses and are not broadly available.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1497080336)