BusLink

BusLink Free App

Rated 4.43/5 (143) —  Free Android application by Runty Laboratories Inc.

About BusLink

Live Vancouver bus information at your fingertips!

BusLink is a simple and easy to use app that provides real time information for TransLink buses.

* Find out when the next bus is arriving
* See buses on the map in real time
* Find nearby bus stops
* Save favourites and give them nicknames
* Search for bus routes, or stops
* Street view integration to see a 360 view of any bus stop

This app requires a data connection for maps and bus/schedule information.

Route and arrival data used in this product or service is provided by permission of TransLink. TransLink assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or currency of the Data used in this product or service.
BusLink is not affiliated with TransLink.

How to Download / Install

Download and install BusLink version 1.16 on your Android device!
Downloaded 10,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: com.runty.translink, download BusLink.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
1.16
- Fix tablet specific crash
- Show cancelled trips
- Indicator for added trips (+)
- Refresh will keep filter setting
- Fixed refresh issue on favourites
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1.10/1.11
GPS Fix
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1.0.9
Added direction markers for buses
Added ability to favourite a stop
Will not re-zoom the map on user initiated refresh
Added preference for showing countdown vs estimated time (defaulted to off)
Handle the situation where StreetView is not installed
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1.0.8
Unleash the hounds, all 4.0+ devices should work!
More downloads  BusLink reached 10 000 - 50 000 downloads
More downloads  BusLink reached 5 000 - 10 000 downloads

What are users saying about BusLink

Y70%
by Y####:

It makes so much more sense to have a GPS view of your buses, not their expected schedule. Love the UI, map integration, and ability to save favorites. And bus icons are bigger than Live Translink app which I prefer.

V70%
by V####:

Well structured app with great features but it's so outdated. It hasn't been updated since 2014 so there are routes that no longer exist and new ones that aren't included. The developer has ignored this wonderful app. It's so disappointing.

M70%
by M####:

It was a great app but ever since I upgraded my to Android 7.0 it has been super buggy when I want to check the location of a bus thru my favorite stops. It causes the app to automatically crash

X70%
by X####:

Very out of date as several route for and stops have changed since 2013. Recently, for some reason, it's faster to close out the app and restart than hit the refresh button and wait for the new info. Otherwise, it's great as I keep my most often used stops and routes favourited for at a glance use and use the nearby tab if I'm somewhere else. Very handy. The maps using the GPS data on where the buses are along their routes is very handy, even if the routes have changed a bit.

M70%
by M####:

Better than Google maps. I can get the schedule of each bus stop

M70%
by M####:

App needs to be updated with current routes. In order to find new route numbers, you have to find a stop where the new route stops, then you have to favorite the new route using the star icon.

M70%
by M####:

Review update! I've had Buslink for sometime, this is the one! Highly recommend this! Excellent system, and very accurate!

M70%
by M####:

It even has a fairly accurate real time tracking.

M70%
by M####:

when I try to check it crashes. please resolve this issue asap

M70%
by M####:

Life changing! ! Thanks alot for the good work!!

N70%
by N####:

Awesome but can't search for 96 bline... Why? :(

M70%
by M####:

App hasn't been updated since 2013

I70%
by I####:

Well structured app with great features but it's so outdated. It hasn't been updated since 2014 so there are routes that no longer exist and new ones that aren't included. The developer has ignored this wonderful app. It's so disappointing.

M70%
by M####:

Still no 96 B-Line support. Where's the update that we were promised 9 months ago? Edit 1/09/2015: it's been over a year. I guess the dev is dead. There's no hope people

M70%
by M####:

Review update! I've had Buslink for sometime, this is the one! Highly recommend this! Excellent system, and very accurate!

M70%
by M####:

Best features: 1. Nearest stops, for when you're in a new place. 2. Favourite buses/trains or stops, to see at a glance when it's time to go, because the bus is on its way.

M70%
by M####:

The time I usually take the bus in the afternoon is between 2 & 3 pm.and this app doesn't work during those times. It says no stops near by and I was standing right beside it.

M70%
by M####:

It let you know where the nearest bus is at the time which is the most helpful feature for me. Best bus app for Vancouver! After trying so many, this is my favorite for sure! Strongly recommend

E70%
by E####:

Love this app, works so well. But it is in dire need of an update as some routes have changed, there are new buses, and I can't see them on here!

Z70%
by Z####:

Still no 96 B-Line support. Where's the update that we were promised 9 months ago? Edit 1/09/2015: it's been over a year. I guess the dev is dead. There's no hope people

Y70%
by Y####:

No longer works? Says all routes are empty? Please fix and ill rate at 5 stars

M70%
by M####:

A Google Maps update or something else broke the map display view.

R70%
by R####:

The best for Translink, I simply can't find a better app. Always remember that busses are a few seconds ahead of any app, they can never be 100%

T70%
by T####:

Still no 96 B-Line support. Where's the update that we were promised 9 months ago?

T70%
by T####:

Convenient app, I rely on it everyday. However, some routes have slighted changed (ex: 312) so an updated map is crucial for some routes. (ex: Scott Road station was renovated and all the stop numbers changed so they don't appear in the app). Overall, awesome work. Thanks!

T70%
by T####:

This app is amazing. One problem is it is missing the 96 express bus that runs in Surrey. Please update.

T70%
by T####:

Better than Google maps. I can get the schedule of each bus stop

D70%
by D####:

Review update! I've had Buslink for sometime, this is the one! Will not change from this app. Highly recommend this! Excellent system, and very accurate!

D70%
by D####:

Fast and accurate. It'd be great if this app can show the live Translink Alerts (Service disruptions) as well.

C70%
by C####:

Helps me everyday!

D70%
by D####:

Doesn't always work properly

D70%
by D####:

Great

C70%
by C####:

Great app

D70%
by D####:

Well designed

D70%
by D####:

Ever since TransLink allowed access to their real-time data, a few apps have made good use of it. This app's choice of information organisation and features make it the quickest and easiest to use so far. Thanks for your imagination, devs!

J70%
by J####:

Great app, easy to use. I use this app as almost every day.

D70%
by D####:

Best app for someone who takes the bus frequently in Vancouver! Great developer too, frequent updates and great UI.

S70%
by S####:

I love the use of Google's new map api. Also, please please don't put an exit button in your app to appease people.

S70%
by S####:

This pulls data much faster than the mobile website. After setting up favourites, there is no need to wade through any menus. Just launch the app, and know within five seconds how long until your bus. Note that pressing home anywhere within this app will leave the app open in background, and so your GPS will stay on. Bress "back" instead to quit. Developers, if you're reading this, please give your app a dedicated "exit" button within the menu! And while we're at it, it would be handy to have an option to reduce number of "next" buses in the favourites list (like to 3 instead of 4) to reduce space taken, and fit all favourites on the screen at the same time. Dev has fixed it up so that GPS is no longer on when the app is not in focus; I'm happy, no exit button needed.

D70%
by D####:

Highly suggest this app.


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