A large update that gathers everything from the past months. • A map-first Nearby, Plan, and Explore, with an offline map built into the app • Journey planning with real walking times, saved trips, and a warning when a bus is the day's last • GO — tap "I'm on this bus" and follow your ride along the route: next stop ahead, your exit stop marked. Works offline • A Fares screen for GIRO tickets and the separate Aerobus airport fare, plus the Porto Santo ferry timetable • Search stops, landmarks, beaches, and hotels by name in all four languages • More CAM and RODOESTE routes, including new route 244, and current route numbers such as 702 (formerly 113) • Funchal timetables refreshed to the latest schedule • A pass is no longer shown as active before access is confirmed, and first-run setup now asks for location at the right moment • Many stability, accessibility, and dark-mode fixes throughout Thank you for the feedback that shaped this update.

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Crash fix.

Improvements.

What's new in 0.5.3: • Tap "Going to" to browse — recent destinations and popular spots appear instantly • Map shows full route lines and departures at every stop • 15+ new routes covered: Aerobus, SAM 701, new west-coast 3xx services • Pico do Areeiro and Cabo Girão are now findable destinations • Cleaner Nearby screen, fresher schedules, fewer crashes

What's New in 0.5.1 • Route lines on the map for Horários do Funchal, CAM and Rodoeste • Tap any stop to see route badges and the next departures with direction • Help fix the map — move stops to the right spot, add missing ones, or flag stops that aren't there (saved on your device) • Updated to the new SIGA 3-digit route numbers (e.g. 81 → 181, Aerobus → 500), with "formerly" labels so familiar routes are still easy to find • Search now matches old route numbers during the transition • Smaller map polish: cleaner bus icons, better locate button, fewer empty stops

Welcome experience & Early Supporter! Simple Route Planning - Go from and to first version. Under the hood • Upgraded to Expo SDK 55 for better performance and stability Thank you for using Madeira Bus!

Redesigned Route Details - New swipeable controls for changing direction and day - just swipe left or right - Larger, easier-to-read text throughout the route screens - See more stops at a glance - now shows at least 6 stops by default - Smoother animations and haptic feedback when browsing Improved Routes List - Fresh new look with color-tinted route cards - Larger route numbers for easier scanning - Updated search bar design Bug Fixes & Performance - Fixed timezone handling for accurate departure times - Improved app stability and reduced crashes --- Shorter version (for character-limited fields): - Swipeable controls for direction & day selection - Larger, more readable text on route screens - Redesigned routes list with color-tinted cards - Timezone and stability fixes

We updated the German and French descriptions to better target tourists, added new screenshots showing the dark mode feature.

Here's the cleaned-up version for the iOS App Store: Madeira Bus has been completely transformed! We've expanded from 3 airport routes to the entire Madeira bus network with 60 routes and 1,743 stops. This major update brings GPS-powered features, multi-language support, and a host of improvements designed specifically for tourists. MASSIVE COVERAGE EXPANSION 60 routes now available (up from 3) 1,743 bus stops across Madeira Complete Horarios do Funchal network coverage Find buses for any route, anywhere on the island GPS-POWERED NEARBY DEPARTURES Automatically finds nearby bus stops using your location Shows real-time departures for stops near you Smart stop merging (combines stops on opposite sides of street) Distance indicators show how far you are from each stop Pull to refresh for the latest departures MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Now available in English, German, French, and Portuguese Automatically detects your device language Full translation of all features and messages Perfect for international tourists NEW DEPARTURE DETAIL SCREEN Tap any departure to see full route information Live countdown timer updates every 30 seconds Visual route timeline showing all stops with "You are here" marker One-tap navigation to bus stop (opens Google Maps) See other departure times for the same route Last bus warnings to avoid getting stranded SAVED PLACES AND LOCATION FEATURES Quick access to popular tourist destinations (Monte, City Center, Botanical Garden, and more) Add custom locations by coordinates Switch between locations instantly GPS location or manual place selection Your preferences are saved automatically SMART FEATURES FOR TOURISTS Funchal filter - Show only buses going to city center Last bus warnings - Orange alerts for final departures of the day Destination badges - Quick identification of important routes Tomorrow's buses - Automatically shows next day when service ends Urgent indicators - Highlighted departures when bus arrives in under 10 minutes USER EXPERIENCE IMPROVEMENTS Beautiful route timeline visualization Smooth animations throughout the app Clear loading and empty states Auto-extending search (finds buses even if none in next 2 hours) Clean stop names (removes confusing codes) Real-time countdowns that update automatically TECHNICAL IMPROVEMENTS Full GTFS data integration for accurate schedules Offline-first design (works without internet) Faster performance with optimized data loading Better error handling and user feedback