Shady Way - Smart Seat Picker
Plan sun-smart bus rides
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Find the perfect bus seat based on real-time sun exposure. Never get blinded by the sun during your commute again. Get smart seat recommendations instantly!
Never choose the wrong side in your bus rides again! Shady Way helps you choose the perfect seat based on real-time sun position calculations.
SMART SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS
Enter your route and travel time, and Shady Way instantly tells you whether to sit on the left or right side of the bus to avoid (or enjoy!) direct sunlight during your journey.
INTERACTIVE ROUTE VISUALIZATION
Watch the sun's path animated along your route in real-time. See exactly when and where you'll encounter sun exposure with our beautiful interactive map featuring:
• Animated bus marker showing your progress
• Real-time sun position tracking
• Color-coded seat grid (cyan = recommended, orange = sunny)
• Detailed exposure timeline
HOW IT WORKS
1. Search for your origin and destination
2. Select your departure time
3. Choose to "avoid" or "enjoy" sun exposure
4. Get instant left/right seat recommendations
5. See detailed sun exposure breakdown
COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHTS
• Weather conditions along your route
• Percentage of time in sun vs shade per side
• Expert tips for comfortable travel
• Distance and duration estimates
PRIVACY FIRST
• Your location is only used temporarily for route calculations
• No personal data stored on our servers
• No tracking, no ads, no data selling
• Open-source transparency
FEATURES
• Real-time sun position calculations using solar astronomy
• Support for multiple routing providers (Mapbox, OSRM)
• Place search with Google Places integration
• Current weather conditions
• Share your route recommendations
• Beautiful, intuitive interface
• Works worldwide
PERFECT FOR
• Daily commuters who want optimal seating
• Travelers planning long bus journeys
• Anyone sensitive to direct sunlight
• Photography enthusiasts seeking the best light
• People who just want a more comfortable ride
WHY SHADY WAY?
Traditional navigation apps tell you how to get somewhere, but they don't help you travel comfortably. Shady Way focuses on the journey experience - because riding in comfort makes every trip better.
Whether you're avoiding harsh afternoon sun, protecting sensitive eyes, or simply prefer a shaded seat, Shady Way takes the guesswork out of bus seating.
WORKS ANYWHERE
Plan routes anywhere in the world. Our advanced solar calculations work at any latitude, any time of year.
SIMPLE & ELEGANT
Clean interface designed for speed. Get your seat recommendation in seconds, not minutes.
Try Shady Way today and transform your bus rides from uncomfortable to enjoyable!
Web version available at: busshadedseatpicker.vercel.app
Privacy Policy: busshadedseatpicker.vercel.app/privacy.html
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
- Sun beam transperency is adjusted.
The developer, CAN BAYRAKDAR, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- CAN BAYRAKDAR
- Size
- 43.8 MB
- Category
- Travel
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2025 Shady Way