Overview of Mustang Shuttle for Cal Poly
Mustang Shuttle is a complimentary mobile app built for Cal Poly students and staff to simplify getting around campus. It displays live bus locations so riders can better estimate arrival times and coordinate their trips across campus.
Main benefits
- Current timetables for each shuttle line, kept up to date so you can check schedules quickly.
- Instant arrival alerts derived from where buses are on the route, helping you avoid long waits.
- Interactive route maps that show each vehicle’s position and stops for easier trip planning.
Partnerships and data sources
The app gathers and shares data in collaboration with SLO Safe Ride and several university departments and student organizations. These partnerships help keep vehicle locations and schedule information reliable.
How arrival predictions improve
Mustang Shuttle uses a self-adjusting ETA system that learns from route variations and seasonal schedule shifts. It typically needs about 24 hours of collected data to refine its predictions and reach the best accuracy.
Compatibility and access
Mustang Shuttle is free to use and supported on devices running iOS 8.0 or later, making it accessible to most smartphones used on campus.
Suggested alternative option
Consider Mastering Micro (free) as another app-based option if you want to try a different interface or feature set for campus transportation tracking.
Technical
- iPhone
- Free