Meet Transit, the official app for riders in Southeast Michigan
Plan your trip, purchase tickets and track your ride all from one app!
Transit is a public transit navigation app that allows you to plan and pay for trips on all major transit providers in Southeast Michigan. The app shows nearby departure times and has a step-by-step navigation mode to help keep your commute on track. And it works in 900 other cities worldwide!
Unlock Royale: We’ve got you covered.
The RTA has partnered with the national organization Transit to provide riders in Southeast Michigan with a free upgrade to Transit Royale, the premium subscription in the Transit app! With a free Royale upgrade, riders can view more trip options and plans, pay fares, book on-demand rides, unlock new profile features, and receive the most up-to-date information at their fingertips.
Benefits of Transit Royale
Buy and access tickets in one app
Transit Royale allows riders to easily purchase and pay for ticket fares for multiple service providers within the app.
Plan your trip and track your ride
Transit Royale lets riders see a full list of transit options in Southeast Michigan, including real-time ETAs for nearby transit services and future schedules for every available route.
Unlock more profile features
Transit Royale lets riders customize their nickname, avatar, app icon, in-app icons, and color scheme, creating a more personalized and engaging experience for the rider.
How do I access the free Royale subscription?
Once downloaded, Transit automatically determines if you’re a rider within Macomb, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties and applies the Royale upgrade without you having to do anything. If you haven’t been granted a free Royale upgrade, you can contact Transit directly within the app.
Transit App Features
Real-time vehicle locations on the map
Transit has real-time information for all our transit services to help you get around Southeast Michigan.
Find the fastest way
Combine bus service with walking, biking, and other transport options from Transit’s trip planner.
Step-by-step guidance with “GO”
Tap “GO” to remind you when to leave, transfer, and get off the bus. Subscribe to push notifications to know when you’re almost there and when you’ve arrived.
Help out your fellow riders
With GO crowdsourcing, you receive real-time reports on crowding and accessibility based on what other riders are experiencing, which boosts the accuracy of real-time info.
Help out your fellow riders
Stop moved? Disrupted service? Find out before you leave. View service alerts in Transit App and subscribe to push notifications for your favorite routes.
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