Real-Time Tracking For Buses And Ferries
Commuters will be able to track Bermuda’s buses and ferries in real time with the Shorelink App, as the Ministry launches Phase 2 of the Digital Fare Media Project.
A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport is proud to announce the launch of Phase 2 of the Digital Fare Media Project, Real-Time Passenger Information for buses and ferries across the island.
“Starting tomorrow [August 5], commuters and visitors can track their ride in real time using the Shorelink App, available for download on iOS and Android devices.”
“This innovative upgrade brings greater convenience, reliability, and confidence to Bermuda’s public transport experience,” explained Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, Owen Darrell. “By introducing real-time tracking through the Shorelink App, we are empowering commuters and visitors alike with the tools to plan their journeys with precision and ease.
“This marks a significant step forward in modernizing our transportation network, one that reflects our commitment to service excellence, technological advancement, and the everyday needs of our people. Whether you’re heading to work, school, or exploring our beautiful island, Bermuda’s buses and ferries are now more accessible and dependable than ever before.”
A Government spokesperson added, “With 11 bus routes and 4 ferry routes operating 7 days a week, including public holidays, the Shorelink App ensures that passengers can plan their journeys, purchase fares and track the position of their bus and ferry with ease.”
Minister Darrell concluded: “This milestone builds on the success of Phase 1, which introduced digital fare purchasing. Phase 2 now empowers users with real-time location data, making Bermuda’s transport system more connected and user-friendly than ever before.”
A Government spkoesperson added, “To download the app and view current schedules, visit the Shorelink portal.”
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“With 11 bus routes and 4 ferry routes operating 7 days a week,”
That is not what you said 2 weeks ago. Let me remind you.
“the Pink Ferry Route, which services the Paget and Warwick communities, ‘will not resume operations on July 25, 2025, as previously scheduled.’” See https://bernews.com/2025/07/advisory-pink-ferry-route-resumption-delayed/
So what 4 ferry routes operating 7 days a week is the PLP Government referring to? Or are we being misled yet again?
The Government spokesperson has missed the mark.
When the pink route was suspended a few weeks ago, it was announced that weekend service would not resume once the route came back online.
But it appears that weekend service on this route is suspended indefinitely. An updated summer ferry schedule has been published and weekends have been removed completely.
Which leads to an obvious question…
If the repairs were successfully completed for the relevant ferry, why isn’t weekend service resuming too?
I’m not buying maintenance, etc. The weekday service now does just a few runs in the morning and doesn’t resume until 3:45pm!
You’re telling me that maintenance can’t be done 5 days a week between the hours of 9am – 3:30pm? If that is the case, this is true incompetence.
What about residents who want to take the ferry on weekends?
What about guests staying in tourist accommodations on the Warwick/Paget route who want to use the ferry on weekends?
Also, has anyone considered that there were people who took advantage of the later ferry times after rush hour? People like seniors, etc.
It eludes me why there is such a cavalier attitude about the reduction of this service. This is a complete joke.
“If the repairs were successfully completed for the relevant ferry, why isn’t weekend service resuming too?”
That question is so obvious it shouldn’t even be necessary to ask it !
I bet it will go unanswered though .
Are residents stranded on the island all weekend if they don’t have their own private tender ?