BRISBANE commuters can now find out whether their bus is running on time — or just how late it will be — as real-time tracking arrives in the city.

TransLink has launched real-time tracking of buses and ferries in Brisbane, through its website and free MyTransLink iOS and Android phone app.

It allows commuters to find out exactly how long it will be until their bus or ferry arrives using GPS, rather than relying on the fixed timetable.

Electronic displays at busway stations and stops will also show real-time information, after going live yesterday.

The program uses new console units on buses with GPS, combined with mobile communications on each vehicle, to track the exact location of services.

Deputy Premier and Transport Minister Jackie Trad said it would make catching public transport easier.

“This technology allows customers to make public transport choices based on what is actually happening on the road that day, rather than relying on a set timetable,” Ms Trad said.

Former LNP Transport Minister Scott Emerson announced the new real-time technology in October 2014.

Sunshine Coast buses were the first to be equipped with the system late last year.

Queensland Rail trains are yet to get real-time tracking, but it is expected to be available later this year.

The real-time system cost the Queensland Government $2 million.

The app has been downloaded nearly 100,000 times.

ABOUT TIME: Push for live bus tracking in city

Real-time tracking is now available on:

Bay Island Transit System

Hornibrook Bus Lines

Bribie Island Coaches

Kangaroo Bus Lines

Brisbane Transport

Mt Gravatt Bus Service

Brisbane City Council Ferries

Park Ridge Transit

Brisbane Bus Lines

Sunbus Sunshine Coast

Bus Queensland Lockyer Valley

Surfside Bus Lines

Caboolture Bus Lines

Thompson Bus services

Clarks Logan City Bus Service

Transdev Queensland

Goldlin

QWestside Bus Company