SmartBusRoute3.13 - App Store

SmartBusRoute is built specifically for coach drivers to avoid low bridges and bus restricted areas to safely deliver passengers on time. This app knows the difference between a bus and truck so the routes are appropriate for bus drivers. The SmartBusRoute app is a GPS app with turn by turn motor coach driving instructions built with the experience of 40 years in the industry. Coach drivers navigate with confidence knowing that SmartBusRoute follows roads that are suitable for bus travel. The app helps you avoid permanent and temporary restrictions, avoid low bridges, and keeps you away from areas that have weight limitations. SmartBusRoute helps avoid costly tickets and keep you and your passengers safe.

SmartBusRoute is powered by WorldNav, pioneers in truck routing for portable GPS.
* Navigate any size bus with the convenience of using a mounted iPhone or iPad.
* Offers the latest bus specific maps and routes, updated daily.
* Provides turn-by-turn instructions with voice with lane guidance.
* Navigate in Street, Hybrid, or Satellite View mode.
* Specify Height, Length, Width, and Weight to insure accurate bus routing.
* Use the phone's built-in speaker to say your destination address or point of interest (such as a rest area).
* Built-in Odometer function allows you to track state mileage for easy tax filing.
* State border crossing, weigh scale, and speed limit alerts.
* Navigation does not interrupt other functions of the phone.
* Unique driver feedback loop provides best in bus navigation.
* Free Updates
* Unlimited number of user entered destinations.
* Unlimited number of routes, use as often as you wish.

The app is intended for coach drivers conducting charters and tours.
The app is not intended to support school bus drivers and other fixed route bus applications.

Version History Search terms across settings (Driver Assists and Program Settings)
Improved on boarding walk through.
Backend improvements
Minor UI improvements
Dynamic Island display improvement
7-11 Truck Stops added

Recent changes:
Pre-plan mode allows you to more easily plan a route from a different origin other than your current position. The mode turns off automatically if you travel more than 3 mph.
Back end changes to interactively assist in free 2 day trial mode.
Menu > View Route Map > initial display zooms closer to route. 3.13 Sep 10 Pre-plan mode allows you to more easily plan a route from a different origin other than your current position. The mode turns off automatically if you travel more than 3 mph.
Back end changes to interactively assist in free 2 day trial mode.
Menu > View Route Map > initial display zooms closer to route. 3.12 Jun 5 Additonal improvements in rare complex reroute conditions.
Progressive learning prompts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced to step through use of some features. 3.11 Apr 12 Improved navigation panel update in off route conditions.
Progressive learning prompts for beginner, intermediate, and advanced to step through use of some features. 3.10 Feb 23 Highway exit numbers for Truck Stop information screen. 3.9 12/17/2025 GPS frequency updated.
In-app messaging improved. 3.8 10/20/2025 Improved in-app messaging through Firebase. 3.7 09/30/2025 Improved 2 day trial interaction. 3.6 09/13/2025 Energy Saving Mode (GPS apps still drain battery) but this setting helps conserve power, Menu > Program Settings > scroll to the bottom, Energy Saving Mode
Virtual Assistant improvements, in addition to Route to and Navigate to, you can say "Take me to"
Pronounce state name for Points of Interest destination voice
Updated Firebase in app messaging tokens.

Recent changes
Updated logic for calculating distance to state border which resolves potential lag issues in large states such as Texas. 3.5 08/06/2025 Updated logic for calculating distance to state border which resolves potential lag issues in large states such as Texas.
Virtual Assistant improvements, in addition to Route to and Navigate to, you can say "Take me to" 3.4 05/12/2025 Virtual Assistant, use microphone on map screen to speak request such as "Closest rest area".
Improved Odometer accuracy. 3.3 12/06/2024 Backend updates for in-app communication and restrictions display. 3.2 07/19/2024 Safari browser compatibility so that the app can be launched with deep links.
Improved in-app communication.
Improved error handling messages.
Multistop route optimization bug fix.
Improved state border early announcement alert.
Recently added voice feedback capability. 3.1 06/15/2024 Landscape iPad add POI bug fix.
Prompt on first night time use to see if prefer freeways is desired. 3.0 02/29/2024 New Feature:
Submit Feedback via Voice - press the microphone icon from the map screen.
Recent Changes:
(1) Weather radar display bug resolved.
(2) Automatic daily odometer backup.
(3) Severe winds alert along the route. Menu > Driver Assists > High Winds.
(4) Live Data / Activities shows ETA and upcoming turn when device is on the lock screen as long as the app is running in either the foreground or the background.
(5) Avoid Weigh Scales - Menu > Program Settings > Avoid > (OFF by default). Considers about 500 miles at a time.
(6) Optimize multiple point route button re-implemented
(7) Further updates to pro-active restriction warnings at or near destination.
(8) iPad landscape add POI to route display bug fixed.
(9) Share route with another SmartBusRoute user (long tap Route history - the middle icon in New Route section, select Share route). 2.9 02/21/2024 (1) Severe winds alert along the route. Menu > Driver Assists > High Winds.
(2) Live Data / Activities shows ETA and upcoming turn when device is on the lock screen as long as the app is running in either the foreground or the background.
(3) Avoid Weigh Scales - Menu > Program Settings > Avoid > (OFF by default). Considers about 500 miles at a time.
(4) Avoid Tunnels (without turning on Hazmat) - useful to avoid congestion or poor visibility.
(5) Weather radar display bug fix.
(6) Share route with another SmartBusRoute user. 2.8 01/09/2024 (1) Severe winds alert along the route. Menu > Driver Assists > High Winds.
(2) Live Data / Activities shows ETA and upcoming turn when device is on the lock screen as long as the app is running in either the foreground or the background.
(3) Avoid Weigh Scales - Menu > Program Settings > Avoid > (OFF by default). Considers about 500 miles at a time.
(4) Avoid Tunnels (without turning on Hazmat) - useful to avoid congestion or poor visibility. 2.7 12/05/2023 Announcements display improved content management 2.6 09/22/2023 Show detailed restrictions for chosen area. Long press the map and select "Show Restrictions". To Clear, Long tap inside the red dotted square and select "Clear Restrictions Display". 2.5 05/09/2023 Improved management of app launch. 2.4 05/07/2023 New enhanced menu system (that follows the same concept as our truck routing app)
Change Route line color and transparency
Weather Along the Route
Multiple Point Routing
Favorites management 2.3 01/19/2023 Dynamic font resizing
Further ios 13 compatibility improvements
Improvement communicating to servers during in-app purchase 2.2 11/27/2019 iOS 13 compatibility
Dark Mode supported 2.1 11/12/2019 Removed legacy unused settings.
Improved connection to back end processing.
Improved support for newer iPhones. 2.0 09/25/2019 Avoid Freeway Route Setting added
Improved update process 1.10 07/25/2019