# PDX Bus, MAX, Streetcar & WES

> Portland Transit arrival times

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id289814055](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id289814055)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id289814055`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Teleportaloo
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (323 ratings)
- **Version:** 26.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-27
- **First published:** 2019-02-13
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pdx-bus-max-streetcar-wes/id289814055)
- **Website:** [https://teleportaloo.org/pdx-bus](https://teleportaloo.org/pdx-bus)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://teleportaloo.org/pdx-bus-privacy-statement/](https://teleportaloo.org/pdx-bus-privacy-statement/)

## Description

PDX Bus is a free, award-winning application that displays TriMet arrival times for Portland's public transit, including the MAX, WES, and Streetcar. It uses live TriMet data and formats arrivals for easy viewing, with features such as bookmarking stops, recently accessed stops, and the ability to enter a stop ID or browse routes. The app also provides interactive rail maps, embedded maps, GPS to locate nearby stops, and a trip planning feature.

Additional tools include rider alerts and detours, a nighttime visibility flasher, a QR code reader for stop codes, and accessibility support with specially formatted text for screen readers. Route information from TriMet is linked, and the project runs as a volunteer effort with no official TriMet or Apple affiliation; feedback is welcome.

## Rankings

- #91,825 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise PDX Bus for its feature-rich planning and reliable live tracking, with quick arrivals and long-standing reliability. However, multiple reviews note recurring issues with inaccurate arrival times, a blue-on-blue UI that reduces readability, and overall usability challenges. The app remains valuable for frequent riders but would benefit from improved data accuracy, UI contrast, and easier navigation.

### Pros

- Rich feature-packed planning (bookmarks, favorites, multi-stop trip planning with alternate routes)
- Reliable live tracking with map display and frequent updates
- Quick arrivals via locate button and departure alarms
- Stable, long-running app with years of use and positive reliability
- Helpful for reducing driving and serving as a go-to transit planning tool for everyday riders

### Cons

- Inaccurate or inconsistent arrival times and delays reported by multiple users
- Poor UI readability due to a blue-on-blue color scheme making text and controls hard to see
- Usability and navigation can be difficult or not intuitive for some users

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id289814055)