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Download the app!
The Transit app is free and available on the App Store or Google Play You'll need to download it onto your smartphone to get started.
Transit app
The Transit app allows you to journey plan in real-time. It's available on all Hamilton and regional buses.
Buses are fitted with GPS devices which feed real-time bus arrival times through to the app.
We also send service alerts through the app for upcoming bus stop closures or diversions, or to let you know about delays. Make sure you turn your notifications on for your favourite routes.
The Transit Realtime app is free to download and easy to use. Get it today from the App Store or Google Play.
We have recently upgraded to the Transit Royale subscription for all our passengers. So you can the Transit App. So you can upgrade to Royale, at no extra cost.
How can I upgrade to Royale?
Open Transit and scroll through the list of routes on the Main Screen. When you see the crown, tap Upgrade
Do I need to upgrade to Royale?
We highly recommend it! If you don’t claim your free upgrade to Royale, your current version of Transit will start to limit certain features that are only accessible through the subscription.
Does Tranist Royale feel different from how Transit works now?
No! For functions like trip planning and checking departures, Royale looks and feels almost exactly the same as before. Royale also introduces new, optional features like GO leaderboards and in-app theme options to customize Transit on your device.
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Enable location services
Now that you've got the app, you'll need to allow location services/GPS on your device. This is so the app can use your location to tell you where your nearest bus/bus stop is.
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Find a bus
Now the app knows where you are, it will find your nearest bus or bus stop. A list of services should appear on your home screen. Depending on where you are, it might be just one service, or it could be more than 10 if you're in Hamilton city.
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Choose a bus!
Select the service you want to take. A list of trip options will display - the next bus, and the ones after it. Swipe right to see the journey in the other direction.
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Get going!
Plan a journey, from start to finish – the app even lets you know when to get off the bus.
Simple as that!
If you need a bit of help, look at our 'How to' videos below.
Tracking my bus
Use the Transit App to find out how far away the nearest bus is.
Click here to watchGet directions
Need helping finding your way? Use the Transit app to get directions.
Click here to watchGeneral Transit Feed Specification
The General Transit Feed Specification (GTFS), also known as GTFS static or static transit to differentiate it from the GTFS realtime extension, defines a common format for public transportation schedules and associated geographic information. GTFS "feeds" let public transit agencies publish their transit data and developers write applications that consume that data in an interoperable way.