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Public Transport & MapsUB Smart Bus
The official Ulaanbaatar bus app from the city's smart card operator, showing routes, real-time bus locations, arrival times and transfers in English and Mongolian, helpful because on-board announcements are not in English.
About UB Smart Bus
UB Smart Bus is published by Ulaanbaatar Smart Card, the operator of the city's bus fare system. The app shows bus routes and real-time bus locations, uses GPS to find nearby stops with arrival information, and gives details on transfers and fares. It is available in English and Mongolian. City buses in Ulaanbaatar charge a flat fare per trip, and newer validators accept the U Money card, bank cards including Visa and Mastercard, and QR payments.
Key Features
- Live Bus Locations: See where your bus is on the map in real time.
- Nearby Stops: Find the closest stops and their arrival times by GPS.
- Transfers and Fares: Information on changing buses and ticket prices.
- Favourites: Save frequent stops and routes.
How to Get Started
- Install UB Smart Bus from the App Store or Google Play.
- Allow location access to see nearby stops.
- Search your destination and pick a route.
- Tap your U Money card or bank card on the validator when you board and when you get off.
Important NoticeTap again when you leave the bus so a free transfer within about 30 minutes is counted. Buses get very crowded at rush hour and traffic in Ulaanbaatar is heavy, so allow extra time. Fares and payment options change, so check current information locally.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Does UB Smart Bus work with a foreign bank card in Mongolia?
- Not reliably — a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is UB Smart Bus available in English?
- Yes, UB Smart Bus has an English-language interface.
- Do I need a local phone number to use UB Smart Bus?
- No, an international phone number generally works for UB Smart Bus.
- Do I need local ID or residency for UB Smart Bus?
- No, UB Smart Bus doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
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