Topeka Metro launches new real-time bus tracker

TOPEKA, KAN. (October 7, 2024) -- Topeka Metro introduces a new real-time bus tracker that allows passengers to learn the location of any bus and route from a desktop or mobile phone. The service, called My Transit Ride, is replacing DoubleMap, which was the previous bus tracker that had been in place since 2019. My Transit Ride does not use an app, but rather a web link that is on Topeka Metro's home page of the website. Passengers can bookmark the link on their preferred browser or pin it to the home screen on their mobile phone or computer. 

"My Transit Ride will be more reliable because it is housed on Topeka Metro's website," said General Manager Bob Nugent. "Once a passenger accesses the system on their phone or computer, they can enter a bus stop number, an address or search by route. Tapping on the bus icon provides information about that specific bus and by tapping on a bus stop, provides the estimated arrival time."

Passengers can also receive predicted arrival times as well as notifications such as detours, general service announcements, weather-related issues and more.

Nugent said that a QR code posted at the bus station and on the buses can be scanned to make it easier for passengers to access the web link. The My Transit Ride link is https://topekametro.mytransitride.com. For questions, customer service is available at 785-783-7000 for assistance.