[Nfbktad] iOS Transit App

Wed Dec 2 21:17:47 UTC 2015

Yes, I did get the android version from there and installed it, but haven’t had a chance to look at it.

I haven’t used my local routes since they changed things and bus drivers are very bad about telling where a stop is when you need to transfer.

Cindy

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Yes, there is an Android version as well.  You can find the links to the app store and google play here,  <http://transitapp.com/> http://transitapp.com/

I have tried the iOS version and I have to say, I’m very impressed.  Every part of the app is accessible with VoiceOver.  It will give you the times for the next 3 busses for your closest line in either direction.  You can also get times for near by routes.  You can access a list of all the stops on a route, not just the main streets.  You can see all the stop times on a particular run on a route.  You can set an alert to remind you when to leave to catch the bus.  You can set an alert telling you when your designated stop is coming up.  You can have it read each stop along the route while you are on the bus.  Here is a weird one though.  If I had my phone in my pocket, I would just get an alert tone and 3 tones when my stop was coming up.  If I had my phone in my hand, VoiceOver would read aloud each upcoming stop.  It would be nice if this were a configurable option.  

If you use Uber, it will even tell you how far the nearest Uber is from you and you can request a ride with only 2 taps.  You can turn this option off in settings.  

The app is free, so give it a try.  It may take a little exploring to find all the goodness this app has to offer, but you can’t hurt it, so poke around.  For traveling to an unfamiliar area, this will be a big help.  

You can also get notifications of service interruptions.  

Its worth noting that in Louisville, the times listed are the “scheduled” times.  They are not “real time”.  In some cities, you can get real-time updates.  

For those going to National Convention, it will work in Orlando and dozens of other cities.  

I’d love to hear of your experiences.  

All the best, 

Kevin

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The message I saw also indicates it is for android, though I have not had a chance to check it out yet. Busy Christmas shopping and very soon to be busy Christmas wrapping before it gets out of hand.

Cindy S.

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Subject: [Nfbktad] iOS Transit App

This is a free transit app that works in over 100 cities, including Louisville. The basic function is perfectly accessible with VoiceOver. I havn't gotten into all the nuts and bolts yet. But it will tell you when the next bus is coming. 

Kevin. 

Transit App – Real-Time Tracker & Directions for Bus, Subway, Metro and Bike including Offline Schedules by Transit App, Inc.

https://appsto.re/us/nbtSD.i

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