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Since Tuesday, 10 November 2026, the BüFoBus has been available as an app in the App Store – free for iPhone and iPad, in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. The Android version is currently undergoing review by Google and will be released in the coming days. Until then, everything works exactly the same on Android phones via the browser.
To the App – on iPhone, the link takes you directly to the App Store. Alternatively, search for “BüFoBus” in the App Store.
What the App Can Do
Book a ride in one minute. Origin, destination, time, and passenger details are displayed on a single screen. You will be picked up at your front door or at a designated stop, and you can choose your destination freely within the area. Once the start and destination are set, the app displays the route, travel time, and the next available slot. You will receive immediate confirmation.
No password required. For your first booking, only your name and mobile number are needed. You will receive a code via SMS, and with this code, your account is created. If you wish, you can subsequently log in using a passkey, such as your fingerprint, face, or device PIN.
See when the bus arrives. Shortly before pickup, you will receive the message “The bus is coming” along with your pickup window. On the map, you can see where the bus currently is and who is driving you.
My Rides. All your rides at a glance: modify, cancel, book the return trip with a single tap, add to your personal calendar, or share with relatives. After the ride, you can provide brief feedback.
Stops. All designated stops with a map and nearby locations. The QR code at the stop opens the app directly.
In ten languages. German, English, Ukrainian, Spanish, Turkish, Russian, Italian, Romanian, Polish, and Arabic. The app adapts to your phone’s language, and you can change it at any time.
For the Driving Team. Drivers use the same app: take on shifts, view the day’s route, navigate from stop to stop using the built-in navigation, tap “I am here,” and submit the ride report at the end.
Why a Dedicated App?
The BüFoBus thrives on making booking as simple as a phone call. Many of you already have your phone with you, and an app with its own icon on the home screen is quicker to access than a web address. Notifications such as “Ride confirmed” or “The bus is coming” appear directly on your phone.
In recent weeks, we have completely rebuilt the technology behind buefobus.de. The website and the app are now the same system: you log in with the same account everywhere, and a ride booked on your computer is immediately available in the app. The website remains – if you do not wish to install the app, you can continue booking normally in the browser.
Your Data Stays Here
For a local service, it was important to us that your data does not end up with large internet corporations:
- Maps, routes, and fonts come from our own server. There is no tracking, and we do not share data with third parties.
- Only the coordination team and your driver can see your rides.
- The app only accesses your phone’s location for navigation purposes within the driving team. This location is not stored.
- You can lock the app with Face ID. You can delete your account yourself in the app at any time.
How to Access the App
- iPhone and iPad: Search for “BüFoBus” in the App Store or open this link.
- Android: Until Google approves the release, open buefobus.de in Chrome and select “Install App” or “Add to Home Screen” in the menu at the top right. We will let you know as soon as the app is available on Google Play.
- Computer: Everything works in the browser. In Chrome or Edge, you can also install buefobus.de as an app with its own window.
Do you already have an account? Simply log in to the app with your mobile number, and your rides will be there immediately.
Prefer to Call?
Of course, it also works without an app and without the internet: You can reach the coordination team at 07123 7267303.
Tell Us How It Goes
The app is new, and we learn with every ride. If something is not working or you have an idea, please write to us at info@buefobus.de. And if you like the app, we would be happy to receive a rating in the App Store – this helps others find the BüFoBus.
The rides are free and are driven by volunteers. This is made possible by donations, sponsors, and the municipality – and by everyone who rides along.
