Riders on Hiroshima City Bus now have access to comprehensive mobility information in one app to plan trips around the Japanese city and surrounding areas.
At a glance
Who: Hiroshima Bus Company; Moovit.
What: Hiroshima City Bus in Japan has partnered with Moovit to provide local commuters with real-time arrival information via its urban commuter app.
Why: To provide riders with access to the most comprehensive urban mobility information in one app so they can to plan their trip and enjoy the smoothest possible journey around Hiroshima and the surrounding areas.
Where: Hiroshima is one of the five cities where Moovit is now available since announcing its launch in Japan in September 2025. The mobility app is working to continue expanding its services and coverage in Japan.
Hiroshima City Bus in Japan has partnered with Moovit to provide local commuters with real-time arrival information, with the aim of making travel around Hiroshima city more convenient.
Now, riders of Hiroshima City Bus have access to the most comprehensive urban mobility information in one app to plan their trip and enjoy the smoothest possible journey around Hiroshima and the surrounding areas.
Moovit’s iOS, Android, and Web app is available for free to transit riders. Moovit combines official information from Hiroshima City Bus as well as crowdsourced information to calculate the best route for each journey with urban mobility options like buses, ferries, and other transit connections.
The app has integrated more than 372 Hiroshima City Bus stops and 20 lines to be able to suggest the best routes across various urban mobility options, including buses and multimodal options to tourism line ferries delivering a smoother and more efficient travel experience.
Moovit’s feature-rich platform enhances the commuting experience with:
“As a community-based public transportation provider, Hiroshima Bus’ mission has always been to provide safe and comfortable transportation to its passengers,” said Kazuya Okita, president of Hiroshima Bus.
“Through this collaboration with Moovit, our aim is to create a more convenient and user-friendly transport experience, not only for local residents, but also for international visitors. We will continue to fulfil the social mission of public transportation while continuously improving our services to reflect the values and global presence of Hiroshima.”
“Our aim is to create a more convenient and user-friendly transport experience, not only for local residents, but also for international visitors”
“Thanks to Moovit’s partnership with Hiroshima Bus, Hiroshima joins the more than 3,000 cities in 112 countries that Moovit already covers,” said Ziv Kabaretti, chief of product at Moovit.
“We are excited to help millions of riders travel more efficiently. By combining official transit data with real-time crowd updates, Moovit makes public transportation more accessible, convenient, and reliable.”
Hiroshima is one of the five cities where Moovit is now available since announcing its launch in Japan in September 2025. The mobility app reports it is working to continue expanding its services and coverage in Japan.
Founded in 1950, Hiroshima Bus Company is a long-established public transportation provider operating primarily in central Hiroshima City. With a strong network of bus routes serving commuters, students, and tourists alike, it plays an essential role in supporting the daily mobility needs of the local community.