Introducing the Citybus App, your one-stop solution for all your bus transportation needs. With the Next Bus Arrival Time Enquiry function, you can easily check the ETA of the next 3 bus arrivals within 60 minutes on all City bus routes. The app also displays the actual distance between your current location and the selected bus stop, alerting you of any delays or disruptions. You can customize the ETA display method and bookmark your frequently checked routes for quick access. The app also features a Nearby Route search, map-based bus stop locator, powerful bookmark function with push notifications for latest news, intelligent point-to-point route search, alight reminders, instant traffic news, and fare concession information. Download the Citybus App now for a seamless bus commuting experience!
Features of this App:
- Next Bus Arrival Time Enquiry function with driving status of the bus:
- Display ETA of the next 3 arrivals within 60 minutes of all City bus routes, including KMB and Long Win departures for jointly operated routes and the ETA of Kowloon Motor Bus/Long Win Bus, New Lantao Bus, and Green minibuses provided by Data.gov.hk
- Exclusively display actual distance between current location of the travelling bus and the selected stop on City bus routes.
- Alert user when delay is detected or when the bus cannot continue its journey.
- Able to customize ETA display method in "countdown minutes" or "arrival time".
- Nearby Route search, get ETA of all franchised buses and minibus routes nearby:
- Display next bus ETA and nearest bus stop of all routes within 400m radius from current or selected location.
- The routes bookmarked or frequently checked will be displayed on the top of the list.
- You can manage routes bookmarked or checked in "Bookmark" and "History" page.
- Find Nearby Bus Stop on map:
- Click a bus stop on the map to show all routes calling that bus stop, next bus ETA.
- Powerful Bookmark function with push notification on latest news:
- Retrieve next bus ETA of desired routes in the "Bookmark" page after bookmarking a route and bus stop. Sequence of the bookmarks can be "Edited" to put favorite routes on top.
- With push notification enabled, you can receive route-specific customer notice and special arrangement referencing the bookmarks.
- Origin and destination can also be bookmarked to speed up nearby bus stop search and point-to-point search.
- Look for ETA by destination:
- By clicking the new "Destination" button at the main page, the system will suggest direct City bus routes from user's current location to the selected destination, with ETA to the nearest bus stop.
- If there is no direct route, the system will suggest a combination of City bus routes to the destination.
- Intelligent Point-to-Point Route Search:
- Display the fastest, cheapest or less walking required City bus routes at your selected time of travel.
- Provide estimated journey time integrating timetable, historical bus journey times, ETA, and user walking time.
- Octopus interchange and fare concessions are included when displaying fare.
Conclusion:
This app provides a comprehensive set of features for bus commuters. It allows users to easily check the ETA of the next bus arrivals, search for nearby routes and bus stops, bookmark favorite routes for quick access, and get push notifications for latest news and special arrangements. The app also offers intelligent point-to-point route search and includes fare concessions. Overall, this app is a valuable tool for bus travelers and can enhance their commuting experience.
