Pocket MBTA app for iPhone and iPad
Developer: Nozzy
First release : 19 Aug 2010
App size: 15.55 Mb
A simple and intuitive Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority application for the iPhone iPod touch, and iPad!
- Get arrival times based on actual vehicle locations (powered by NextBus)
- Find the stops closest to you
- Find stops near an address or intersection
- Add favorite routes and stops, and view their arrival times concurrently
- *NEW*: View arrival times for your favorite stops immediately in the iOS 8 Today view.
- View map locations of routes, stops, and vehicles
- iPad support! Uses the larger screen to create an even more interactive experience
Arrival times can be accessed using WiFi, 3g, and Edge. Route and stop information is saved on your device so you can view them offline. If MBTA has a major route change, simply press one button and Pocket MBTA will download all of the updates.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Vehicle locations are not supported for every line. This will NOT affect the accuracy of displayed arrival times.
Latest reviews of Pocket MBTA app for iPhone and iPad
When I first got it, I could look at one list and see what my route options were for my favored bus stops were. Now I get "no current predictions" for that favored route (though clicking on it usually brings up an accurate arrival time), or a completely inaccurate prediction time (again, a real time arrival can be found by tapping the actual stop/route on the list) or "no predictions available" for a particular stop, with no info at all, even if the next stop does have accurate information. Again, this used to be a really good bus app, but it is not worth the frustration any more.
This app is just for buses. Commuter Rail, subway and boats are NOT included. So DONT believe the title -- you arent getting the MBTA. The app description is unclear -- it talks about buses, but doesnt exclude other modes. But the title definitely implies all modes, so its very misleading. Also, even for buses it is just so-so. There is no system map. If you are interested in going to a place and wonder what buses go near there you are out of luck with this app. I gave it two stars because for the situation where you know your bus route and want to look at schedules, it seems to be pretty accurate.
As the other reviewer mentions below, this is only for the bus system. The app description is very misleading. Guess I should have read the reviews.
This will seriously change your appreciation for life.
I have found this app to be great. Very accurate and helpful for me to get where I am going. I would recommend it.