From the operator's official system. Live bus and tram positions are published by ZTM Poznań on its open data portal for developers. BusLive shows exactly the data it receives; if a vehicle's transmitter is not sending positions, the vehicle will not appear on the map.
What BusLive shows in Poznań
- MPK Poznań buses and trams on the map in real time, positioned from on-board GPS transmitters
- Virtual stop boards with actual departure times and delays
- Radar mode: every vehicle around a chosen spot
- “To destination” filter: only vehicles heading your way
- Favourite lines and vehicle details (model, equipment, low floor) where the operator provides them
- Line colours on the map
Where the data comes from
Live bus and tram positions are published by ZTM Poznań on its open data portal for developers. Operator: MPK Poznań.
Read more about data sources for all cities on the data sources page.
Speed reports for Poznań
From the collected GPS positions we compute speed and punctuality statistics for lines in Poznań. See which lines run fastest and where they lose the most time (reports are in Polish).
Frequently asked questions
As often as the GPS transmitter in the vehicle sends data to the operator's system. In practice positions update every 20-30 seconds, much like electronic stop boards.
Yes, BusLive is free on both Android and iOS, with every feature. The app shows ads; on Android you can remove them with a one-time in-app purchase, and on iOS there is also a separate paid ad-free version. There is no subscription and no hidden fees.
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