What is TransitGenius NYC?
TransitGenius consolidates every NYC-area transit option—MTA Subway, buses, LIRR, Metro-North, NJ Transit, NYC Ferry, Citibike, and rideshare—into one powerful app with real-time arrivals, multi-stop route planning, and GPS-enabled amenities. Stop juggling multiple apps. Navigate NYC smarter.
Problem
Users need to juggle multiple apps for different NYC transit options, leading to inefficient planning and fragmented real-time data access.
Solution
A unified transit app allowing users to consolidate all NYC-area transit options (MTA, buses, ferries, Citibike, rideshare) into one platform with real-time arrivals and multi-stop route planning. Example: View NJ Transit and subway ETA side-by-side.
Customers
NYC commuters, tourists, and professionals who rely on public transit daily and prioritize time efficiency, aged 20-50, tech-savvy urban dwellers.
Unique Features
First app to combine 8+ NYC transit networks with GPS-enabled amenities (elevator status, bike docks), cross-service route optimization, and live crowd-sourced alerts.
User Comments
Saves 15+ minutes daily on commutes
Eliminated app-switching frustration
Accurate ferry/bus combo routes
Live elevator outages crucial for accessibility
Citi bike integration game-changer
Traction
Featured on ProductHunt (2024 launch), 10k+ downloads in first month, 4.8/5 App Store rating from 850+ NYC-based users
Market Size
5.5 million daily MTA riders + 800k NJ Transit/LIRR commuters + 1.2M Citi bike trips/month in NYC
