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Bus Stop SG (SBS Next Bus) from The Royal Unicorn is an Android trip-management tool that delivers real-time bus arrival timings across Singapore using official Land Transport Authority feeds. The app presents immediate, GPS-driven stop results via a one-tap "Get timing" action, plus manual search by stop code, road name, or service number. It includes bookmarking and route browsing for daily commuters, residents, and visitors who need quick access to bus schedules.

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The app displays live arrival timings sourced from the Land Transport Authority, covering next and subsequent services for Singapore bus routes. That focus on official feeds means arrival estimates are pulled for services operated by SBS Transit, SMRT, Tower Transit, and Go-Ahead Singapore. The emphasis on arrival timing keeps the interface concentrated on when buses arrive rather than broader journey features.

Real-time arrival data is the app's operational core

One-tap location lookup lays out a clear stop-to-time workflow

The daily workflow is short: open the app, tap the GPS-driven "Get timing" button, view nearby stops, and select a stop to see arrival estimates. Alternative entry points include manual search by bus stop code, road name, or bus number, plus a bookmarking system to store frequently used stops. These steps support quick, repeatable lookups for commuters who check timings between trips.

Android-only scope and lightweight design shape technical expectations

The app runs on Android and is distributed through the Google Play Store, reflecting the developer's focus on a single mobile platform. The Royal Unicorn positions the tool as lightweight and fast-loading compared with complex navigation suites, and it aggregates operator data in one view. That narrow technical scope reduces installation footprint and concentrates development on bus-specific behavior.

Simplicity trades off advanced, multi-leg journey planning

Because the app prioritizes core bus timings and a compact interface rather than full navigation features, it does not attempt multi-modal route planning or the broader route optimization found in complex mapping suites. Travelers who need turn-by-turn directions across buses and trains, schedule-aware transfers, or integrated trip recommendations will encounter functional gaps due to the app's deliberate focus on stop-level timing.

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  • Pros

    • Uses official Land Transport Authority real-time arrival feeds
    • One-tap GPS "Get timing" locates nearby bus stops quickly
    • Bookmarks let commuters save and reopen frequent stops
    • Aggregates data from major Singapore bus operators in one view
  • Cons

    • Available only on Android devices
    • Does not provide multi-modal or end-to-end journey planning
    • Designed around stop-based lookups, not route optimization

Bottom Line

A practical companion for stop-based timing checks, not a full trip planner

The app fits commuters and visitors who want fast, stop-specific arrival information and saved stops; its deliberate simplicity means it lacks multi-leg or cross-modal routing features. Users requiring integrated journey planning, combined transit directions, or a multi-platform experience should consider a dedicated navigation suite instead.


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Full Specifications

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Release
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Version
7.0.30102017
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Platform
Android
Additional Requirements
Requires Android 3.0 and up
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Developer’s Description

Bus Stop SG is the next evolution of SBS NEXT BUS for SG Bus app & Next Bus @ SG...

Bus Stop SG is the next evolution of SBS NEXT BUS for SG Bus app & Next Bus @ SG!

You can also find out the bus stops that are all around you with a click of a button! No more worries on finding the bus stop number!*

We are one of the first few 3rd party app that is using the new data source from LTA(Land Transport Authority) Singapore.*

No need to worry about unable to get your bus timing in your Android phone! An dedicated Android app for users in Singapore, you can find out when your next bus is coming!

Bus Stop SG is one of the first few 3rd party developer's app that gotten the green light from LTA to use their DataMall API to access their bus arrival timing.

To get the bus arrival timing:

1. Key in the bus number and bus stop number and you will be able to find out the bus arrival timing.

You can also find out the bus stops that are all around you with a click of a button! No more worries on finding the bus stop number!

2. Key in the bus stop number and you will be able to find out all the bus arrival timing of the buses in the particular stop.

3. Select the bus terminal and key in the bus stop number to get the bus departure from the bus interchange.

Do you know that....

NEXT BUS @ SG (SBS Next Bus) is one of the developer's app that gotten the green light from SBS Transit to use their OpenAPI to access their bus arrival timing in 2011?

Disclaimer: This app is supported by advertisement. This app is done FOC by the developer and there is no monetary rewards from LTA.

We are using the new(&only available) data source from LTA(Land Transport Authority) Singapore.

As this is an new initiative, we seek your understanding and patience if there are issues along the way.

If there is any feedback on the data, please drop an e-mail to nextbus@megapixel.sg and we will compile and pass it to LTA.


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