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The app also supports account management, consent management, while providing access to help and support features. \n\nWhether you’re commuting, exploring, or travelling occasionally, the app helps you stay in control from door to door. \n\nPlanning your journey \n\nFind the best routes using locations, stops, or service numbers. View routes, timings, and stop information to plan trips that suit you. \n\nLive Bus tracking \n\nSee your bus in real time on an interactive map and get more accurate arrival estimates. This feature helps reduce waiting uncertainty, improves journey planning, and enables users to make informed travel decisions by knowing exactly where their bus is at any moment. \n\nDeparture Board \n\nCheck upcoming services for either your stop or route, with clear timings and filtering (such as First Bus only) options. The time and dates can also be easily adjusted for future travel plans.  \n\nFavourites\n\nSave your most-used stops, locations, and bus services for quick access every time you travel. \n\nBuying \n\nBuy, gift, and activate digital tickets directly in the app with a variety of filters. Secure payments and instant access mean no paper tickets needed. Tickets appear instantly  ready to use in your account. \n\nGifting \n\nSend tickets to friends or family quickly and easily. During the ticket buying flow, users can choose to gift a ticket instead of using it themselves, enter recipient details, and complete the purchase securely. \n\nActivating Tickets \n\nActivate your ticket in the First Bus app when you’re ready to travel. Once activated, it clearly shows its status and validity, making it quick and easy to present when boarding the bus. \n\nAccount and Payments \n\nThe First Bus app lets users securely manage their account and payment details in one place. Users can sign up, sign in, and reset their password if needed, as well as view and update their personal information and account settings. They can also choose to delete their account if required. \n\nWithin the app, users can manage saved payment cards, set a default payment method, and remove cards at any time. 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