OneBusAway iPhone App Review
If you use bus transport to commute to and from work, check this one out: OneBusAway for iPhone. The app provides access to real-time arrival and schedule information for public transit vehicles operated in Seattle, Atlanta, Tampa, and York. You can download OneBusAway for free from iTunes.
Features
OneBusAway app for iPhone provides real time arrival info for public transit wherever available. The app gets the details from your local transit agency. At present, it is supported by agencies in Atlanta, Seattle, Tampa and York, Canada. You can have map displays with stops and routes so that you can have a precise idea of how and where your bus is at a given time. For a particular stop, the app lists all the buses passing through said route/stop. On the right is the time of arrival, with respect to the current time. The buses that had passed past a given stop show negative time. Further, you can search for stops by route, address, and stop number.
OneBusAway for iPhone is clearly designed with its potential users in mind. The UI is minimalistic and is well laid out. The bus routes are listed in an easy to read format, with the route number shown on the left, and the time on the right hand side. The map displays precisely show the bus stops in the proximity. You also have the option to set reminders for your frequently used trips. For the user, they only have to leave their homes at the right time so that they only have to actually stand around at the bus stop for few minutes. This is great especially if the climate is really cold or rainy. OneBusAway app for iPhone is stable and responsive. The results are more or less precise.
Conclusion
OneBusAway for iPhone allows you to be on top of your bus schedules. Having real time arrival info of public transit saves you time, which otherwise you’ll spent idling at the bus stop. The UI layout is largely user friendly. The bus routes as well as the time of arrival with respect to the current time are displayed in an easy to read list format. You also have the option to bookmark your frequently used routes for quick access. Check it out if you are a regular bus commuter in any of the above-mentioned cities.
Category: Free iPhone Apps
