Features & Capabilities

Academy SilverPass is a mobile-first solution for NYC riders to secure bus tickets and plan trips on the go. Buy tickets instantly in one-way, round-trip, 10-trip, 40-trip, and monthly options, with support for transit benefits and split payments. Plan trips, view schedules, and get route itineraries all from your phone, and find local bus stops beyond park-and-ride locations.

Tickets are digital and contactless, stored securely on your device for easy boarding. Track bus departures in real time on a map, receive push notifications about service disruptions, and contact Academy for route suggestions or questions. The Academy Bus network has long been a leader in U.S. ground transportation since 1968, serving NYC areas from New Jersey to Midtown, Port Authority, and Wall Street.

User Growth & Download Statistics

By:
Academy Bus
Rating:
3.80
(545)
1 new ratings
Version:
5.193.1 Last updated: 2026-06-07
Version code:
886479809
Creation date:
2021-02-02
Compatible devices:
Size:
178.33MB
URLs:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-08
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Ranking

Other platforms

Android
Academy SilverPass (v5.178.0.1749)
7,655 3.58 (135)

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
Academy Bus
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/academy-silverpass/id1524782360

User Reviews

Users praise easy ticket purchases and basic schedule checks, but report recurring reliability and usability problems: notifications that don’t display content, outdated navigation, lack of integrated route/alert data, and occasional ticketing failures. Overall, the app can be excellent when it works, but reliability and information delivery need improvement.
Pros
  • Easy and convenient to purchase bus tickets
  • Easy to use / user-friendly interface
  • Ability to check schedules within the app
  • Overall positive sentiment and seamless experience when it works
Cons
  • Notifications do not reliably appear or show details when tapped
  • Outdated UX and awkward navigation make it hard to use
  • Schedules/route information not integrated or not updated in the app (often requires external sources)
  • Ticket purchasing/activation can fail or be unreliable
  • Partial region coverage or alerts not available for all areas (e.g., limited support for some regions)
Recent reviews
The notification was is displayed and then gone. Check the service alert in application, no alerts. That issue has to be fixed.
by No*****, 2026-02-27

It was the easiest and most convenient way to purchase a bus ticket. No hassles no problems.
by Te*****, 2026-01-30

It’s entirely annoying to navigate. To view updates you need to go to “directions” or the middle button first then you can view your account and other options. Notifications to phone don’t show up in the app or at least I can’t find it. And they should have the schedule updated in the app rather than open your phone browser to pull up the PDF. Needs re working.
by So*****, 2026-01-26
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