NJ Transit adds Map My Ride features for trains, buses on mobile app

New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) is launching a new Map My Ride feature in its mobile app, allowing customers to track locations of buses and trains.

With a tap on their mobile device, customers can see the location of the next bus or train along with the estimated arrival time to their location. The mobile app update also provides enhanced integration with NJT Rewards, the program where customers can earn points for deals and discounts.

“These mobile app improvements demonstrate NJ Transit’s strong focus on technology to improve every aspect of our customers’ experience,” said NJ Transit President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett. “We are committed to leveraging technology and improving the NJ Transit mobile app and website to expand our customers’ access to transit information.”

With MyBus Maps, bus customers can see the real-time location of the next bus to their stop. The Rail Maps option allows rail customers to track the location of their train in near real-time.

Mobile app customers can also easily access the new, free NJT Rewards program, which allows them to earn points for their ticket purchases redeemable for offers from participating vendors and attractions. Customers can now also use the mobile app to access other deals NJ Transit provides customers through its Deals & Discounts program.

The latest mobile app upgrade also improves bus and light rail mobile app ticket compatibility with new Bus On-Board Validators and Light Rail Platform Validators. Barcodes on mobile app tickets will move to the top of the ticket, which will make it easier for customers who present their mobile devices in portrait orientation when displaying their digital tickets and passes. This will improve a customer’s experience and accelerate boarding time during interactions with scanners.