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<\/figure>Real-Time Bus Location Maps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
In an ideal world, all bus services would run exactly to their timetable, and whilst things are certainly improving in that respect, there will always be that occasion when you wonder exactly what time to expect your bus to arrive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Do not fear, however. A common feature of bus operator apps is a real-time bus location map, showing exactly where your bus is. Think an uber style map, for buses. A quick visit to the app will show you where your bus is, making it easy to plan when to leave your home or desk and walk straight onto the bus without too much of a wait.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Trip Planner<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Forget timetables (well, not completely). All you really need to plan a journey by bus is your start point and your end point. Plug this information into a bus operator app (or drop a pin) and the clever trip planner will list out your options, including details of the bus stop location and walking route. The app will tell you which service(s) to catch, where from, what time, and how long your journey will last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don’t forget, however, that the app will only list services provided by that bus operator. If you want to check out the full list of options available to you, make sure to use an independent trip planner<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For those people who like a good old timetable, bus operator apps provide you with access at your fingertips. Search for bus services and view bus timetables on your phone, wherever you are. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Like many other things, paying for bus journeys is going contactless. There is still the option to pay for single and return journeys on the bus (often in cash or by card), but if you are buying a period ticket (day, weekly, monthly or annual) the best option is to buy the ticket via your app. Payment is easy, and once purchased your ticket is stored on your app ready to scan on the bus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n No more need to search for change or carry paper tickets around. Everything you need is in one place on your phone!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The bus services operating around Cross Gates are provided by Arriva and First Bus. Follow the links below to download or for other apps that may be useful for the local area, depending on what services you need updates on.<\/p>\n\n\n\nTimetables<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Buy And Store Your Tickets<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Available Apps<\/h4>\n\n\n\n