Smart Application Facilitating Transportation: Where Is My Bus?

Enhanced User Experience and Infrastructure

The official application of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality General Directorate of IETT Operations, "Where Is My Bus?", has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, boasting a user-friendly interface and a robust infrastructure.

Comprehensive Transportation Information

• Bus Routes and Timetables: Access real-time information on Istanbul's bus routes, including their schedules and stops.
• Route Planning: Determine the most efficient public transportation routes to your destination, considering departure or arrival times and preferences for walking distance.
• Stop Locator: Identify nearby bus stops, Istanbulkart filling points, and İspark points in both list and map views.

Personalized Route Planning

• "How to Go" Feature: Plan your journey using multiple routes, selecting the fastest or least walking-intensive option.
• Route Details: View detailed route information, including stops and estimated arrival times.
• Map Tracking: Follow your desired route in real-time on the map.

Convenient Stop Information

• Nearby Stops: List the closest bus stops to your current location, sorted by distance.
• Stop Details: Access information on bus lines serving each stop and estimated arrival times.
• Map View: Locate stops on the map and obtain directions to reach them.

Additional Transportation Points

• Istanbulkart Filling Points: Find the nearest Istanbulkart filling points to replenish your transportation card.
• İspark Points: Locate nearby İspark parking points, including their capacity and parking type.
• Map View and Directions: View parking locations on the map and get directions from your current location.

Bus Line and Route Information

• Line Details: Search by line name to access information on main and departure routes.
• Route Stops: View the stops included in each route.
• Real-Time Bus Tracking: Monitor the live locations of buses, with departure routes highlighted in distinct colors.
• Map View: Display all line routes on the map, using the filter icon to select specific routes.

Departure Time Planning

• Timetables: Access timetables for specific bus lines or view them on the line detail page.
• Main and Sprint Routes: Timetable information pertains to main routes, with sprint routes indicated separately.
• Route Information: Open the "Route Information" field to identify the color coding for each sprint route.

Announcements and Updates

• Line and Stop Announcements: Receive instant notifications about announcements related to specific lines or stops.
• Announcement History: Review past announcements for all lines, stops, departure times, and route changes.