Nanaimo RDN Transit System Buses for MonTransit

This application integrates the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN) Transit System, operated by BC Transit, into the MonTransit platform. The app provides comprehensive information about bus schedules and real-time predictions, along with updates from official sources.

Key Features:

• Planned Schedule: Access the official schedule for RDN Transit System buses.
• Real-Time Predictions: Get up-to-date predictions using data from NextRide.
• News Updates: Stay informed with the latest news from @RDN_Transit and @BCTransit on Twitter.

Service Area:

The RDN Transit System serves several communities in British Columbia, Canada, including:

• Nanaimo
• Parksville
• Qualicum Beach
• Lantzville

Integration with MonTransit:

Once you have installed this application, it will seamlessly integrate with the MonTransit app to display detailed bus information such as schedules and real-time predictions.

Installation Notes:

• Temporary Icon: This application currently uses a temporary icon. To proceed, download the MonTransit app (which is free) from the "More..." section below or follow this Google Play link.
• SD Card Installation: While installation on an SD card is possible, it is not recommended due to potential performance issues.

Data Source:

The information provided by this app is sourced from the GTFS file provided by BC Transit, which is available at this link.

Open-Source and Free:

This application is entirely free and open-source, allowing developers to contribute and improve it. You can find the source code on GitHub.

Permissions:

• Other: Required to fetch real-time schedule predictions from nextride.nanaimo.bctransit.com and to read news from Twitter.

Disclaimer:

Please note that this application is not affiliated with BC Transit or the Regional District of Nanaimo Transit System.