5 Great Apps that Can Help You Spend Less Time on the Road

Published February 19, 2014 by TNJ Staff
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In today’s fast moving world, no one can afford to waste precious time on the road ? whether it is going to or back from work. Thankfully, you don’t need to waste another minute stuck in yet another monstrous traffic jam. There are now a number of apps that can help you find the best route that will take you where you need to go. Here are some of them.

Beat the Traffic

If you need up-to-date, real-time traffic information to help you ease your daily commute, then you definitely need to download this app on your smartphone. With this app, you can get up to the minute traffic information so that you can plan your trip and avoid any roadwork or accidents even before you set your foot out of the door. This app is available for free on Android, iOS and Blackberry. However, if you want the ad-free version, you can opt for the paid version instead.

Sigalert

See real-time traffic conditions along your route by downloading this app on your smartphone. Sigalert uses an advanced camera network to let you know the traffic conditions (average traffic speed, ongoing construction work and other factors) so you don’t get stuck in a jam.

Daily Commute

This app can help you predict how long your travel time would be and helps you determine when you need to leave to reach your intended destination on time. It also records any delays that you encounter along the way to help you avoid traffic on certain days and at certain times. Please note that the app will perform better after you have been using it for a while. This app is especially designed for the iPhone and you can get it for free in the App Store. With the Daily Commute, you will never be late for work or any appointment ever again.

Moovit

Moovit is a crowd-powered app that can help you navigate public transportation (bus, train, subway or ferry) in real-time. This app gets its data from its pool of users who share status updates about their commute. By using this app, you can be sure that you will pick the fastest and least crowded route to your destination every time. Moovit is available for free for both Android and iOS powered smartphones in most metropolitan areas in the US and other countries, as well.?

iNextBus

By using this free app, you no longer have to wait in the cold as you wait for your bus. This app will provide you with the exact location of every bus on your route in real-time. You can also use it to bookmark your favorite stops and find the quickest option to your destination before you even leave your home.?

With these apps, you absolutely don’t need to be stuck in traffic ever again.

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