London Bus Pal

Stability updates in anticipation for major releases in April and May.

Stability updates

Framework updates to retain app stability.

Green app theme has been added.
You can now copy and paste bus registration numbers in the app.

Improved performance on the countdown screens and improved error messaging.

Bug fix to show the user profile.

Bug fixes and small improvements

Updated the dark theme view of bus information so it is easier to read.

New feature: Bus lists now include the status of the bus and if it has any advertising on it (wrap) - also improved how this looks around the app.
Bug fix: bus lists would not automatically refresh after the app went to the background. This is fixed now and the lists should always be up to date.
Bug fix: Interstitial ads stopped showing and are back now (sorry, but they are only shown when looking at more bus information!)
Many other small bug fixes to make the app more stable and better too...

Recent comments now show the latest comments as threads (bus or route) instead of each individual comment.
Bug fixes to make the app more stable.

Important security updates to keep the app running smoothly.

Due to the broken feeds from TfL, this update is in preparation for their update on 21 August to fix the feeds. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Added in comments for bus routes.

Bug fix for bus route 394 where TfL is sending junk through for Willesden Junction which is not even a stop on the line.
Removed the ability to register for a new bus notification for a specific bus (because it will never be triggered!)

Comments functionality has been updated to be a lot more user-friendly. Thank you for sticking with the old version and hope you enjoy the improved experience.

Framework updates to ensure app stability.

Bug fix: this fixes an issue where nearby stops would not auto-update
Framework updates to provide more stability

Updated purchases where you get a timed ad-free allowance.
Limit the number of favourites returned on the favourites screen to 150 to prevent the app from crashing.
Increased the font size of the TfL roundel for best legibility.
Added functionality to completely delete your user account and any data held on our servers.
Bug fixes.

Fixed a bug introduced in v23.3.1 which limited the view of search results - the search results now show in the full screen again.

Increased the number of comments which will load in the lists page and some tweaks for new buses and rare workings to show some more.

Lists page: cleaned up rare workings and new buses so the page is easier to understand.
Notifications: you can sign up for notifications for new buses and rare workings (limited by route or bus, you cannot sign up to get everything).
Notes: you can add notes against a bus (only visible to you)
Discussion: you can discuss a particular bus (visible to all)
Extra route information: there is a new page where you can see more route information and buses working that route
Ads: if you use this additional functionality, you may see a full-screen ad pop-up from time to time, I have had to do this to cover the costs for maintaining the additional functionality. It is very limited and rare and I hope it doesn’t intrude too much.

This release contains a small number of updates:
• When you now use the sign-in functionality, your data will automatically be saved to the cloud (unless you opt-out in the settings) - this will make moving to a new device super-smooth
• A new page was created called "Bus lists" - this is only visible in the side menu if you are signed in. You can see "rare workings" and "new buses" on here.
• Updated to use the iOS 14 app tracking transparency permissions to determine which types of ads to show.
• Some small tweaks to what the home screen looks like.

Stability updates to ensure that the app continues to work smoothly on iOS 14.

Some small updates:

• Stops with no letter indicators will no longer show a blank roundel
• Fixed a bug where the board would not update if there a no more buses due at the stop (and the last bus would stay stuck)
• Fixed the way that one-way routes work ("H2 towards Golders Green Station" instead of "H2 between Golders Green Station and ".

Bug fix from version 20.8.1 where bus stops with no buses due would not show up correctly.