Launching soon · iOS & Android
Transit directions,
just ask.
Type where you're going in plain English — “How do I get to Union Station?” — and get step-by-step transit guidance with live delays across the Greater Toronto Area. Like texting a knowledgeable local friend.
Be first to know when we launch. No spam — just one email when the app goes live.
Why AskTransit
Transit shouldn't need a tutorial
Getting around the GTA means juggling a dozen agencies, each with its own app, map and fare rules — and a cross-city trip can touch three of them. AskTransit started from a simple idea: you should be able to ask the way you'd ask a friend who knows the system, and get one clear answer grounded in real schedules and live data. No stop codes, no app-switching, no guesswork.
Features
Everything you need to get there
No menus to learn, no stop codes to memorize. Ask a question, get a real answer — grounded in live schedules and real-time vehicle data.
Plan in plain English
Ask the way you'd ask a friend. AskTransit understands destinations, landmarks, cross-city addresses and follow-ups like “any faster options?” — then plans a real route from where you are.
- Up to 5 route options, fastest first
- Leave-at or arrive-by times
- Estimated fare, including the cheaper PRESTO price
What's running near you, right now
Open the app to a glanceable board of the routes and stops closest to you, with the next departures and whether each line is on time or delayed.
- Scheduled departures — free for everyone
- Live delays & on-time status Plus
- Filter by agency, radius 500 m – 10 km
Turn-by-turn navigation Plus
Once you're moving, AskTransit walks you through every step — which stop to board, which exit to take — with a live map, countdown timers and a nudge when it's time to get off.
- Step cards with real-time countdowns
- “Time to board” & “get off here” alerts
- Re-routes around disruptions mid-trip
Watch transit move Plus
See every bus, streetcar and train near you as a live dot on the map, updating every 15 seconds — so you know whether to run for the stop or grab a coffee first.
- Directional, agency-coloured vehicles
- Live vehicle tracking on your trip too
- Powered by official GTFS real-time feeds
And more
Built for real commutes
The details that make a transit app worth opening every day.
Fare estimates
Every route shows an estimated fare — card tap and the cheaper PRESTO price — with One Fare free transfers factored in.
Accessible routes
Ask for step-free routing any time, or set it as your default so every trip avoids stairs automatically.
Saved places & trips Plus
Keep Home and Work free; save unlimited places and trips, with a reminder before it's time to leave.
Disruption & commute alerts Plus
Get a push when a saved route is disrupted, and a “time to leave” nudge for your recurring commute.
Voice input Plus
Tap the mic and speak your destination — handy when you're already on the move.
Share a route
Send anyone a link to a planned trip — they can open it in the app and go, no typing required.
How it works
From question to platform in three taps
Ask
Type or say where you're going. AskTransit figures out your start from your location — or ask from anywhere.
Choose
Compare a few routes with live times and fares, and pick the one that fits — fastest, fewest transfers, or step-free.
Go
Follow step-by-step navigation with countdowns and alerts, and re-route on the fly if something changes.
Pricing
Start free. Upgrade when you commute.
The core app is free forever — no account required. AskTransit Plus adds the live, hands-free features regular riders lean on.
Free
Everything you need to plan a trip.
No account needed.
- Plain-English trip planning, up to 3 routes
- Nearby stops & routes with scheduled times
- Fare estimates & accessible routing per trip
- Share routes & recent trip history
AskTransit Plus
The live, hands-free commute.
or $29.99/year · cancel anytime
- Everything in Free, plus:
- Step-by-step navigation & live delays
- Live vehicle map & real-time departures
- Saved places, commute & disruption alerts, voice
No charge for 7 days. Cancel anytime.
Coverage
The GTA & beyond
Routing within every local transit system below, plus GO Transit's regional rail and bus reaching across the Greater Golden Horseshoe and into Southwestern Ontario.
Local transit we route within
Eleven agencies and counting, with step-by-step routing inside each.
Real-time arrivals where agencies publish a live feed. More regions are on the way — join the waitlist to hear when your city lands.
FAQ
Questions, answered
When does AskTransit launch?
We're in the final stretch before the App Store and Google Play. Join the waitlist and you'll get one email the day it's live — nothing before that.
Do I need an account to use it?
No. The free tier works entirely as a guest — plan trips, see nearby stops and routes, and get fare estimates without signing in. You only sign in (with Google or Apple) if you want to save places and trips or subscribe to Plus.
Which cities and agencies are covered?
Routing works within TTC, GO Transit, MiWay, Brampton Transit, York Region Transit, Durham Region Transit, Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Hamilton Street Railway and London Transit — with GO's regional network connecting them across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. More regions are being added.
How accurate are the times?
Routes are built on official GTFS schedules, and real-time delays and vehicle positions come straight from each agency's public feed where one exists. AskTransit never guesses a route — it plans with the same data transit agencies publish, and the assistant only helps you ask and understand it.
What's the difference between Free and Plus?
Free covers planning: routes, schedules, nearby stops, fares and accessible routing. Plus adds the live, hands-free layer — step-by-step navigation, real-time delays, the live vehicle map, saved places, and commute and disruption alerts. Plus is $3.99/month or $29.99/year, with a 7-day free trial, and there's a $2.99 one-time 7-day pass for visitors.
How is my location and data handled?
Location is used to plan your trips and isn't stored on our servers unless you explicitly save a place or trip. Guest mode keeps nothing durable. See our Privacy Policy for exactly what's collected, why, and how long it's kept.
Will it be on both iOS and Android?
Yes — AskTransit launches on both the App Store and Google Play.
Be first on board
Join the waitlist and we'll let you know the moment AskTransit is live. One email, no spam.
We'll email you once — the day the app goes live.