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PAT Track

Ever been frustrated at Pittsburgh's bus schedule? Ever get frustrated that the buses never come on time? Why not just plan your transportation around Pittsburgh, PA, based on realtime tracking!
Current Features:
• select up to 10 buses at one time
• see the the buses move on the map in realtime
• clicking on the bus will give its ETA to its next 8 stops
• see the bus stops for selected routes when zoomed in at a certain level
• clicking on stops shows ETAs to buses for all currently selected buses

Port Authority has released their realtime tracking API from this website (http://truetime.portauthority.org/bustime/home.jsp). This means that the data we relay to you is official. As of December 2015, the app now tracks 99 buses and 1 shuttle!

This app is open source: https://github.com/rectangle-dbmi/Realtime-Port-Authority/

Recent news will be posted on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/PATRealtimeTracker

DISCLAIMER: We are not responsible for which buses and routes are being tracked as we are only getting the information from Port Authority. If a certain route or bus is not on our app, this is most likely not our fault but of Port Authority. If the map is empty, please report this to our Play Store email or create an issue on our Github above immediately.

Permissions:
• android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION
- This is required to Center the App's location on you.
• android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION (App will ask permission for this in Android M)
- Same deal as above but with more accuracy.
• android.permission.INTERNET
- This is used to be able to retrieve data for Google Maps and the Port Authority TrueTime API
• android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (No longer in Android 6.0)
- This is for Google Maps Caching
• android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE (No longer in Android 6.0)
- Google Maps caching purposes as well as ability to save the app on the external storage. Without this, the app crashes.
• android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE
- App needs to know state of network in order to find out if internet is available so realtime information can be updated
• android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
- App needs to know state of wifi in orer to find out if internet is available so realtime information can be updated
• android.permission.CHANGE_WIFI_STATE
- App needs to listen to changes in wifi state to inform user if internet has died and needs reconnected

Category : Maps & Navigation

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Reviews (22)

And. P. Oct 3, 2021     

Used to be great, but now I constantly get api key errors, disconnected from internet, etc. I've heavily relied on this since bus schedules have been hosed by covid, but it's no longer reliable. Clearing data/cache sometimes helps for about 10 seconds and then it goes right back to the issues.

Dan. M. Jul 30, 2020     

You might as well ask a magic 8 ball. Busses constantly saying they're coming, and they don't. Sometimes only just inbound routes are selectable. Other times only outbound. My favorite is when you wait for bus for 20 minutes and then it just dissappears off the map like it got abducted by aliens. Just download the schedule. It's far more accurate. This app is garbage that's been in the sun and fermented in puke for weeks.

Sal. P. Mar 9, 2022     

It does let you see we're the bus is live, square icon & a line path, no descriptionof each stop, the frame rate is in freeze-frame step motion, two more things we need from it... auto display bus paths near out GPS spot, also the via to & froms of the draw path mark.

Han. M. Nov 12, 2021     

I had recently left a review that wasn't as positive as this one is going to be. I'd brought up some issues, and had a few questions. My issues were not only addressed, but the app is now showing a few of the things I'd mentioned. I appreciate everyone that made these updates possible, this app is the best for everyday port authority travel

All. L. Nov 28, 2018     

Super useful, I'd pay a premium if there's a feature allowing me to put in the destination address where it'd pin on the map. It can be hard to switch back and forth between maps and this app.

Phu. D. N. Jul 29, 2019     

The app is glitchy sometimes (e.g., can't display a route even though it's midday), but overall it provides relatively accurate timing information in both a time estimate and a visual representation (you can see where the bus is on the route).

Ste. L. Jan 7, 2021     

The app is good, for the most part. The problem lies in it giving you the correct bus when there are multiples of the same number on a route. I.E. 38 or 91. The 91 has three different end stations. One is for the VA Hospital. You'd be lucky if you get the VA one once in an hour, the other two you'll see three of each.

Jes. B. Sep 4, 2021     

I really like this app, it has some issues, but it definitely helps in conjunction with looking at bus schedule, I just hope u bring back the route lines, because they were definitely useful

Adr. S. Oct 2, 2021     

I enjoyed this app greatly, but recently I've been experiencing trouble. a invalid API access key supplied error is making it not display any of the buses. not to mention connection issues.

Mis. Jan 3, 2020     

If It would let me rate no stars I would, so 1 star will do. Terrible, not very accurate or reliable. I've missed plenty of buses using this. Thanks but no thanks. Could use an update, more features, better accuracy.

sat. Apr 12, 2021     

Most days the app works great but today it has stopped working completely, it has been like this all day and I am trying to understand why so I can fix the problem, every other app on my phone is working just fine, your app is the only thing on the whole phone not working properly, it would be great if you could help me to understand and fix this problem, thank you for your time

Bry. T. Dec 5, 2019     

Use to love this app but for the last month it won't show the 28X route at all. So now it's completely useless to me and everyone else who uses that bus. If they fix that I'd happily give this app 5 stars because it's been so useful to me over the years.

Wil. B. Oct 28, 2019     

Pat Tracker is the most amazing app to navigate the PAT system. It out performs all other transit apps. Thanks to the creators, I rarely stand in freezing weather waiting on the bus!!

Gee. B. Jul 4, 2019     

this is THE BEST APP FOR THOSE WHO KNOW EXACTLY WHAT BUS THEY WANT. Lets make that clear. the others are for those who aren't sure. If this message is read by the PATtransit reps then HOW BOUT HAVING AN AUTOMATED SYSTEM WHERE U CAN ADD FUND TO UR C.CARD VIA THE PHONE. THE STATIONS ARE TOO FAR FOR MOST PEOPLE. HOW BOUT PERSONALISED CONECT.CARDS. how bout adding bank card swipe at $2.50 as well. lol PLEASE LET THEM KNOW OUR CONCERN'S

Kwa. C. Jan 3, 2022     

I mostly use it to know where the buses are. Buses are already unpredictable, so just knowing where they are in a route helps predict their arrival time.

ken. W. Apr 4, 2022     

Keep in mind, Pittsburgh is going through problems with its bus system due to covid Vax requirements for bus drivers, that's why the bus was free for so long . It may not be the app

Jes. S. Oct 10, 2021     

I love this app, however, the largest issue I have been dealing with is the GPS line isn't available and the bus just looks free floating/stuck in place.

klo. K. Oct 14, 2021     

I had this app on my old phone (Motorola). When I try to install on my IPhone it says it’s already installed on the Motorola and gives no option to install on the iPhone. I even uninstalled the app on the Motorola and I still can’t install it.

Dyn. D. Oct 17, 2019     

When its working its amazing. However it always loses connection with Pat Transit server constantly, detour info goes to a invalid page.

Don. Oct 3, 2021     

Is not working properly, every time I try to find what time my bus is due this pops up "Invalid API access key applied" No idea what that means! October 3rd still not working right!

L.. B. Feb 12, 2021     

If there is another app, use that one. Use to be on point. Now buses disappear from routes, causing me to be late for using this unreliable app. 😩 Ugh.

Amy. S. Dec 5, 2018     

I have cleared the transit history and pressed the transit I use and it still doesn't highlight the route in green like it used to but thank you for the tip.