TTC Watch for Toronto app for iPhone and iPad
4.8 (
5008 ratings )
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Developer: Barum Rho
Free
Current version: 3.2.6, last update: 1 year agoFirst release : 23 Mar 2012
App size: 42.03 Mb
Get up-to-date arrival times based on GPS location* of TTC streetcars and buses.
Other features include:
- Real-time location of streetcars and buses*
- Push notification for service interruptions
- Quick access to full timetable on TTC website for major stops
- Find nearby stops by zooming in
- Pin frequently used stops on the map
* GPS locations and all arrival time predictions are provided by City of Torontos Open Data through NextBus.
Note: This application is not affiliated with the Toronto Transit Commission.
Pros and cons of TTC Watch for Toronto app for iPhone and iPad
TTC Watch for Toronto app good for
Useful, easy to use, accurate. The only improvement I could suggest is that it would be nice to be able to search for routes by street name, even for streets that are not part of a route name, as well as route number.
Occasionally, the buses confuse things: sometimes an out-of-service bus forgets to turn off its transponder (that bites!!), and once a bus transponder was not working, so it magically appeared without warning (bonus!).
I have found that when buses are reported to be only a couple of minutes from a stop, they might arrive in mere seconds. I dont know if this is a network update delay, or if the driver was able to blast through a couple of stops and made all the green lights. And when a bus is more than about 9 or 10 minutes away, it usually ends up being about 15 minutes (especially on Bathurst). Even in good weather. These are not flaws in the apps, IMO, just characteristics if this great sprawling city in which we live.
Using this app for streetcars and buses is simple. If youre at a stop and concerned there might be a delay its easy to see where the streetcars/buses are backed up and plan accordingly
My son reminds me to use it at the bus stop, so we can decide whether to wait, or walk! Great app.
Fantastic app! If only the TTC was as smooth sailing and reliable as this app is, Toronto commutes would be perfect. 10/10
Truly useful for TTC riders, so far its been right on time with the buses I take.
Ive been using this app for almost a year now. All the other apps dont work as great as this one! Very accurate timing when the bus comes. But pls add a notification when the bus is about to arrive.
Some bad moments
Good update news what happens... One thing that all print too pale for visual impaired. Hard to read. Please use BOLD .. Thanks for listening.
Really? This app used to be good but it isnt useful in the slightest. Times and schedules are all sorts of messed up. Disappointed.
This app is TERRIBLE!! The countdown to the arrival of the bus is always wrong and its always changing. This app is one of the worst TTC apps Ive ever come across.
We were going on the 98C bus and we were 5 seconds away and HE DIDNT WAIT, so had to wait a long time for the next one in freezing cold Toronto weather!!!
Transit App is more comprehensive and intuitive. Its the whole GTA region in wonderful detail.
The app shows real time locations of buses. Extremely helpful