From the operator's official system. GPS positions of buses and trams are published by the City of Warsaw through api.um.warszawa.pl, and timetables come from ZTM Warszawa. WKD trains are shown from GTFS-RT data, and metro trains from the timetable (estimated position, not GPS). 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 Warsaw
- ZTM Warszawa 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
- Warsaw Metro (position estimated from the timetable)
- WKD trains
Where the data comes from
GPS positions of buses and trams are published by the City of Warsaw through api.um.warszawa.pl, and timetables come from ZTM Warszawa. WKD trains are shown from GTFS-RT data, and metro trains from the timetable (estimated position, not GPS). Operator: ZTM Warszawa.
Read more about data sources for all cities on the data sources page.
Speed reports for Warsaw
From the collected GPS positions we compute speed and punctuality statistics for lines in Warsaw. 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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- Krosno
- Legnica
- Leszno
- Łódź
- Opole
- Piła
- Piotrków Trybunalski
- Poznań
- Radom
- Rzeszów
- Siedlce
- Słupsk
- Suwałki
- Szczecin
- Tricity – Gdańsk, Gdynia, Sopot
- Wrocław
- Zielona Góra
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