NYC School Bus

Name: NYC School Bus
Rating: 2.3267326 (150 reviews)
Author: Via Transportation Inc.

By: Via Transportation Inc.

Gives caregivers greater visibility into their student’s daily school commute.

Features & Capabilities

The NYC School Bus Chrome extension, powered by Via, empowers caregivers with real-time visibility into their student's daily school bus commute. Utilizing GPS tracking, it provides up-to-the-minute location updates of the student's bus, giving caregivers peace of mind. The extension also sends timely notifications when a student boards or exits their bus safely, enhancing security and communication between schools and families.

This tool is designed to make daily school transportation safer and more transparent, making it easier for caregivers to stay informed and confident about their student's journey to and from school.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education Communication

By:

Via Transportation Inc.

Downloads:

25,925 59

Rating:

2.33

(150) 3 new ratings

Version:

7.0.5 Last updated: 2026-04-14

Version code:

70050017

Creation date:

2022-06-07

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.WAKE_LOCK Low risk
com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE Low risk
com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE Safe

Size:

20.90MB

Email:

su*****@ridewithvia.com

URLs:

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-10

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 376,565 ▲ 2,448

Other platforms

NYC School Bus (v7.3.0)

2.60

(477)

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Developed by:

Via Transportation Inc.

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=via.school.doe

Email:

su*****@ridewithvia.com

User Reviews

Users appreciate the concept of the NYC School Bus app as a tool for tracking children's buses and reducing morning stress. However, recurring issues including frequent crashes, blank screens, and the need for bus drivers to manually activate the app undermine its usefulness. Many users experience login problems and lack proper support. While some report periods of smooth operation, overall the app is considered unreliable and frustrating, with repeated calls for automatic activation and improved functionality.

Pros

App concept is great and helpful for tracking school buses.
When working, it helps reduce morning stress by allowing parents to wait inside for the bus.
Some users report the app has worked fine or temporarily worked well.
The app's integration with NYCSA accounts is a good idea.
The app occasionally runs more smoothly after updates.

Cons

App is unstable, frequently crashes or fails to open.
Requires bus drivers to manually turn on tracking, leading to unreliable activation.
App often shows blank screens or fails to load bus tracking information.
Login issues, including inability to save login info and difficulty with account linking.
Lack of responsive customer support and help resources.

Recent reviews

It crashes and won't let you sign in. This app was a wonderful idea but the technology cannot keep up. I un-installed this app without hesitation.

Qu*****, 2024-11-09

Downloaded on both my personal phone (android) and my work phone (apple) and neither works. Blank screen and the contact support page just keeps saying something went wrong. Bus driver said he turned it on today and still nothing on either phone. We need a better update! And I agree this should turn on automatically... leaving it up to the drivers defeats the whole purpose because they have to remember!