Denver Transit: RTD Bus TImes

I really like several aspects of this app, but there are definitely areas that could be improved. The route planning is very helpful — you can choose your method of transportation, get step-by-step directions, ETAs, and route updates, and the app continues running in the background even when your phone is locked. I also like being able to save routes instead of searching them every time. The real-time tracking feature is a great idea as well. However, the live tracking is not always accurate or consistently updated. Sometimes it will say a bus or train was at a stop several minutes ago, but then stop updating its location entirely. I’m also disappointed that some route options are locked behind a paid subscription. The free version only shows limited routes, while apps like Google Maps or Apple Maps provide similar transit information at no cost. Another issue is that if you don’t press “Go” when starting a route, the app doesn’t recognize that you’re already on the bus or train. Instead of updating your trip progress, it may only show the next arrival times, which can be confusing. Overall, though, the app still has a lot of useful features and I use it often. For people who use public transportation regularly — especially those willing to pay for the subscription — it could be a really great app. The free version may still work perfectly fine for some users as well.

I love RTD as a whole. The system, the thought behind (most) of it, the way it’s been implemented and handled over time. The amount of accidents and crashes, fatalities and injuries are FAR below many other major US rail networks, LR or CR included in that mix. The app needs some work though, still; implement arrival times for the trains based off of Google Maps and Apple Maps APIs if you don’t have live train tracking — however, if you DO, please do consider activating the app to see where and when the trains are as well; I notice the train schedule still guesses, where Google Maps almost ALWAYS knows when the train is going to arrive. Just a thought; some trains and buses have been missed because of the app inaccuracy. Please make a note to add more sources for arrivals and departures for the entire network; ALSO, please include the Amtrak trains that go up to the Winter Resorts! This would encourage people to preview and potentially take the Amtrak trains vs driving up I-70 with enough information about the trains, luggage, pricing, etc… it could really help make Amtrak a better travel solution overall in CO, but for sure as a faster and safer alternative than I-70 or other mountain roads nearby.

I love what this app could be. All the basics are there and I’d love to see some fine tuning of features. The Alarms feature is great for notifications of the next departure from my selected stop, but I have to see more than just the line I’m interested in. Other features work under very specific situations which never seem to work for my needs. I love the bus live tracking. I recommend for people not wanting to look at the time table chart.