What Happens in the Video
Rider browses upcoming departures for routes 51 and 85.
Tapping Route 51 opens the Schedule screen with live vehicle map and upcoming arrival times (14 min, 27 min, 57 min, 7:44 pm).
Tapping the Close (X) button returns seamlessly back to the Nearby overview.
Tapping Route 51 Britannia displays active buses traveling in real-time along the route with precise GPS countdowns.
Key Features of the Schedule Screen
Tap any schedule row to immediately view full route arrival times.
Watch live transit vehicles moving along the line on the map.
Tap the star icon to pin this stop for instant one-tap access.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Find Your Route in Nearby or Transit
Open Fleety and look at your departure list. You'll see route numbers, terminal destinations, stop names, and the estimated minutes until arrival.
Single Tap on the Schedule Item
Simply tap once on the schedule card row. Fleety smoothly transitions you to the dedicated Schedule screen for that specific route and stop.
Track Live Vehicles on the Map
Look at the interactive map above the schedule. You will see the entire route path and live vehicle icons showing exactly where each bus or train currently is in real-time.
Browse Upcoming Arrival Times
The bottom sheet lists all upcoming arrivals for the rest of the day — from immediate departures (with live radio signal indicators) to scheduled evening trips.
Pro Commuter Tips
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Real-Time vs Scheduled Times: When you see the signal icon next to a minute countdown (e.g.
14 min), it is calculated from the vehicle's live GPS satellite feed. Times shown as clock hours (e.g.7:44 pm) represent scheduled timetable runs. - One-Tap Favorites: Tap the Star (⭐️) button in the top right corner of the schedule screen to save this stop. It will appear immediately in your Favorites tab for lightning-fast commute checks.
- Center on Vehicles: Tap the crosshairs target button in the top bar to instantly center the map on the closest approaching vehicle.
Single Tap vs. Hold: Which to Use?
| Gesture | Action | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Single Tap | Opens Full Schedule | Tracking live bus positions, seeing future trips, and bookmarking to favorites. |
| Hold & Release | Stop Preview | Quickly checking which side of the street the stop is on without leaving your list. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How frequently do the live bus positions update?
Fleety receives real-time GTFS-RT telemetry directly from transit agencies, updating vehicle GPS coordinates approximately every 10 to 15 seconds.
How do I go back to the main nearby list?
Tap the close button (X) in the top-left corner of the screen to smoothly dismiss the schedule and return to your list.
Can I view stops going in the opposite direction?
Yes! You can tap the reverse-direction icon in the schedule header to toggle between inbound and outbound trips on that line.
