Joshua Bumanlag, a graduate of Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, has created a web application called Rush PH to help commuters check the arrival times of LRT and MRT trains.
The app, which uses crowd-sourced information from fellow passengers, aims to fill the gap in real-time train updates. At present, the new stations extending to Dr. Santos Station display arrival times.
Bumanlag said he was inspired by how other countries provide train arrival estimates and commuter-focused details. Rush PH also collects reports of breakdowns and prolonged stops, similar to how Waze shares road updates for motorists. LRT also has the Ikot MNL app.
Commuters can access the app through rush-ph.netlify.app. Those who want to contribute information must sign in with their email to help prevent false reports.
Bumanlag designed the app with a simple interface and a single core feature to make it usable even on basic smartphones.
He said he has no immediate plans to earn from the app but is open to adding advertisements in the future to cover operating costs.
Follow Back End News on LinkedIn, Facebook, X, YouTube, and TikTok for updates and in-depth coverage across the tech and security landscape.