In today’s post we are sharing with you some very good iPad apps students can use to help them navigate the world in an easier and faster way. Using these apps will enable them to save time planning for trips, get the fastest routes to specific locations, avoid traffic disruptions, navigate the urban transit system effectively, access offline transit maps and many more. We tried to include apps that work worldwide. Check them out and if you have other suggestions to add to the list, share them with us in our Facebook page.
1- Google Maps
‘Google Maps makes navigating your world faster and easier. Find the best places in town and the information you need to get there.Some of its features include: Beat traffic with real-time ETAs and traffic conditions; catch your bus, train, or ride-share with real-time transit info; save time with automatic re-routing based on live traffic, incidents, and road closures; find top-rated restaurants and local businesses, wherever you are…’
2- Apple Maps App
‘Offering a host of innovative features, Maps makes finding and getting to your destination faster and easier than ever. With new indoor maps, turn-by-turn spoken directions, interactive 3D views and proactive suggestions, Maps provides an incredible sense of direction.1’
3- Waze: GPS and Live Traffic
‘Avoid traffic jams, police traps, and accidents with Waze, the #1 real-time navigation app. Get the fastest routes to your favorite locations and new destinations, all for free.’
4- Moovit: Live Transit App
‘Combining all your transit options together in a single app, Moovit gives you total control over your travels so you can finally enjoy peace of mind when riding public transportation. Because public transportation is always unpredictable, Moovit constantly updates as transit operators change schedules or alter service, so you don’t end up at a station that is closed, or waiting for a bus that isn’t coming.’
5- Transit: bus and Train Times
‘Transit is your real-time urban travel companion. Navigate your city’s public transit system with accurate real-time predictions, simple trip planning, step-by-step navigation, service disruption notifications, and departure and stop reminders… all presented in a clear, bold interface. Public transport not cooperating? Easily request an Uber, reserve a car2go, or grab the closest bike share.’
