# Bus New York City

> MTA Bus Time & Official Maps

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id424433686](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id424433686)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id424433686`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Electric Labs Ltd
- **Category:** Travel
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (1,437 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.4.4
- **Last updated:** 2019-09-27
- **First published:** 2011-03-16
- **Size:** 98 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bus-new-york-city/id424433686)
- **Website:** [http://www.electriclabs.com/#/busNYC](http://www.electriclabs.com/#/busNYC)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.electriclabs.com/bus-new-york-city](https://www.electriclabs.com/bus-new-york-city)

## Description

Bus NYC is the most feature-rich New York City bus app, enhanced with MTA Bus Time. **NEW** Real-time Subway Departures powered by MTA Subway Time, available as a $0.99 in-app add-on. This app is a winner at the MTA AT&T App Quest Awards.

Features include live bus arrival times and bus positions for all MTA buses, offline timetables, official MTA route maps, transit news and status updates, favorites, map-based route viewing, location search, and the official MTA Journey planner. Many features work offline, and the app supports accessibility. Developed by Electric Labs Ltd under licence from the MTA. For full route lists, email busNYC@electriclabs.com.

## Rankings

- #47,162 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Bus NYC for real-time bus locations, stops, a simple, intuitive interface, and time savings, with strong developer support. Many users say it’s superior to the MTA app and essential for NYC bus riders. However, recurring issues include unreliable schedules and live-tracking accuracy, maps and routes that can be outdated, and some usability concerns. A few requests focus on adding alerts, more favorites, and better ETA presentation. Overall, the app is highly valued for real-time tracking and ease of use, but reliability and up-to-dateness gaps persist for some users.

### Pros

- Real-time GPS tracking of buses and exact stop locations
- Simple, intuitive interface that’s easy to use
- Saves time and improves commuting efficiency
- Responsive developer support and timely updates
- Often considered superior to the MTA app

### Cons

- Unreliable schedules and live-tracking accuracy (buses not moving or ETA is off)
- Maps/routes can be outdated or not updated for new MTA routes
- Some usability/accessibility concerns (not easy for all users)
- Missing features like route alerts and more favorites

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