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NYC Transit: MTA Subway & Bus
This abstract describes a comprehensive transportation app that provides users with live bus and train times, step-by-step navigation, stop announcements, service alerts, and more. Users can plan their trips with up to five different routes, share their journey details with others, receive alerts when it's time to transfer, and access live countdown boards for buses and trains. The app also allows users to track the exact location of their bus or train on a map, receive service alerts about delays and diversions, save favorite stops and stations, access full seven-day schedules, set alarms and reminders, view the last train or bus of the day, and utilize both live and offline route maps. The app is designed to be simple and clean, only displaying necessary information. Feedback is encouraged, and users can contact the developers via email or follow them on Twitter. The app requires data access and works best with GPS or location services enabled, with a note that continued use of GPS can decrease battery life. The app's privacy policy and terms of use are also provided.