OneBusAway

Real time bus arrivals and smart tools for daily commuters

OneBusAway is a polished, open‑source transit companion that focuses on one thing and does it very well: telling you when your bus is really coming. Designed around real‑time data from local agencies, it takes much of the guesswork out of waiting at the stop in supported regions like Seattle, Tampa Bay, Washington, D.C., San Diego, Spokane, Rogue Valley, and Canada’s York Region.

The interface centers on a clear map view that quickly shows nearby stops and the routes serving them. Tapping a stop reveals live arrival predictions, with delays and early arrivals reflected as the system updates. For regular riders, favorite stops and routes can be pinned and organized, so your daily commute is always just a tap away.

Thoughtful touches make OneBusAway feel tailored to everyday use. You can create home screen shortcuts to specific stops and set reminders so you get a nudge before you need to head out the door. The option to report problems with trip data directly from within the app is particularly useful, helping agencies improve accuracy over time.

Because it is open‑source, OneBusAway benefits from an active community of contributors and transparency about how it works. Power users can even join beta versions to try new features early.

There are a few caveats. Coverage is limited to participating regions, so if your city is not supported, the app becomes far less useful. And since it depends on the quality of data from each transit agency, accuracy can occasionally vary.

Overall, OneBusAway is an excellent choice for riders in supported cities who rely on buses and trains daily, offering reliable real‑time information and practical tools to make public transit less stressful.