A new and improved NT Bus Tracker app has officially rolled out, allowing passengers to better plan their travel and access real-time information about buses.
The app will service buses initially in Darwin and Palmerston, with Alice Springs to follow soon after.
Passengers will be able to plan trips, see live-tracking of bus services, receive notifications of bus arrivals and upcoming departure stops and work out quickest routes.
Logistics and infrastructure minister Bill Yan says the new app is another step by the state government to give passengers greater confidence to feel safe and informed when catching a bus in the Territory.
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“We continue to build a public transport system that better serves Territorians by enhancing service delivery for passengers and drivers,” Yan says.
“This means less time waiting at bus stops for passengers and giving our hard-working bus drivers confidence that we are actively tracking where they are.”
The app is a key reform of the state government’s Bus Safety Reform Strategy, which aims to deliver a safe public transport system.
Some of the other actions include the closure of Casuarina and Darwin bus interchanges by mid-October 2025, a full review of the Darwin and Palmerston bus networks, upgraded safety measures and continuation of free bus travel.
“We are tackling Labor’s public transport mess head on by shutting down outdated interchanges, boosting surveillance, and now empowering passengers with real-time information to better plan their trip,” Yan says.
The new NT Bus Tracker app will be available for download on the Apple App Store starting August 1. Roll out on Google Play is anticipated to follow soon after.
The existing app will remain operational and accessible until mid-September, providing users with a transition period to migrate to the new version.
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