11 Secret Local Apps That Unlock Authentic Travel Experiences

6. Hyperlocal Transit Authority Apps

Skip the third-party transport aggregators sometimes. Download and use the official public transport app for the specific city you're visiting (e.g., Berlin's BVG Fahrinfo, London's TfL Go). These often provide the most accurate real-time disruption information, detailed platform numbers, station accessibility data, and ticketing options (like multi-day passes or local discount fares) that locals actually use, often revealing more efficient or cheaper routes than generic apps suggest.