metroNotify

MTM Melbourne

About this app

The app allows you to personalise Metro’s live service updates to receive the information you want at the times that you need it.

Some of the features include:

- My Trips allows you set up your stations as well as lines so you can receive the next four timetabled services from your chosen stations and will show alerts for your chosen lines

- Next Four departures are shown for your trip stations. You can toggle between trip stations to see departures in both directions. Up-to-date departure information is displayed, providing expected departure times.

- Travel Alerts will provide push notifications for travel updates to your line at your selected travel times.

- A Morning Update which assures you that your selected line/s is running a good service

Ratings and reviews

Once you set aside frustration with the metro service itself, the app is solid, with noticeable improvements in accuracy and speed—about 90% reliable (in my experience). One feature I’d like is more granular notifications, allowing users to choose specific days and hours for each line. For example, I need updates only on my two office days, commuting on two lines. I’d prefer notifications at 6am, 7am, 4pm, and 5pm, rather than broad windows for all weekdays.