# Ottawa Bus Follower

> See the locations and estimated arrival times of Ottawa buses.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.argilo.busfollower](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.argilo.busfollower)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.argilo.busfollower`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Clayton Smith
- **Category:** MAPS\_AND\_NAVIGATION
- **Downloads:** 37,955
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (369 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.10
- **Last updated:** 2024-06-26
- **First published:** 2012-05-31
- **Size:** 2.48 MB
- **Data as of:** 2025-04-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.argilo.busfollower)
- **Website:** [http://www.irrational.net/](http://www.irrational.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://github.com/argilo/BusFollower/blob/master/PRIVACY\_POLICY.md](https://github.com/argilo/BusFollower/blob/master/PRIVACY_POLICY.md)

## Description

"Ottawa Bus Follower" is an Android app that helps you stay warm while waiting for buses by showing real-time locations and estimated arrival times using GPS data from OC Transpo. Search for bus stops by number or name, select your desired bus route, and view the next three arrivals. Refresh the live data anytime and get additional bus details by tapping on them. Note that GPS information may not be available for all buses. This open-source project welcomes contributions and bug reports.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `net.argilo.busfollower.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

### Pros

- Easy to use and simple interface
- Real-time bus updates and location tracking
- Fast performance and clean design
- Helps users get to work on time

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and lack of functionality
- Inaccurate data and missing real-time information
- No ability to remove favorite stops or recent searches
- Search function is ineffective for many bus stops

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