NextRide app review: find your way around in Singapore

Introduction

If you plan on visiting Singapore or you live there then you need to find a quick, reliable, and convenient way to get around. The Singapore Public Transit system is a wonderful way to travel and can take you just about anywhere you want to go in Singapore. With that in mind the NextRide app has been created to help visitors and residents by providing them with information on the public transportation system, which includes LRTs, buses, monorails, MRTs, and the ferries.

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Covers All Public Transport

Public transportation based apps often focus on one mode of transportation which is great if you only plan on using that one method, but what happens if you plan on using various means to get around. That is what makes this app so incredibly convenient and user-friendly, you get information on all the different forms of public transportation so you will be able to make your way to just about any place in Singapore. This app will work on all your iDevices giving you true flexibility and mobility as you make your way around.

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The app can be used to gather information on the public transportation options, routes, schedules, and can even alert you when you are approaching your destination so you know to get off. This alert feature will work when the app is closed so not to worry.

 

Using this App

It’s not every app that receives a five out of five star user rating so when does it really makes you sit up and take notice. This app was built to be user-friendly, informative, and really seems to understand what people want and need. You will be able to access the information you need easily and quickly, which is key when you're standing around trying to figure out your route. The fact that you can use it on route for alerts is even more innovative.

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Additional features in this app include the live traffic incident reports. With this feature you will learn of car accidents and slowdowns so you can find a different route and save yourself time and hassle.

Another notable feature is the SG NextBus integration. You can use this app to access bus arrival times, routes, and alerts. You can even get bus arrival time alerts as you approach your transfer. It’s all about providing people with user-friendly options and features that make your commute that much smoother.

 

Pros and Cons

Pros

• User-friendly features and designs
• Provides you with up-to-date accurate information on the Singapore public transportation system as a whole
• Receive alerts regarding routes and transfers
• Can help you navigate just about any place in Singapore

 

Cons

• It would be nice to see some updates to the visuals in this user interface to be even sleeker and polished looking

 

Final Words

The NextRide app sets a wonderful example of how a public transportation app should be and how it should perform. It offers all the important information you need as well as a handful of useful features and tools.