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Summer 2023 – Version 8

Summer 2023 – Version 8

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As part of our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional experiences, we are revising the Premium/Free model.

We understand that change can be met with mixed feelings, so we want to assure you that our app will still be accessible for free. However, in order to sustain the quality of our services and continue offering innovative features, we are rebalancing the features of the app.

By subscribing to our Premium features, you will gain access to a world of possibilities that will enhance and destress your commuting experience. Here's what you can expect:

Advanced Tools: From advanced analytics to new data sources, these features will enable you to achieve remarkable results. While free users will still have access to the core functionalities, subscribing to Premium will provide you with an expanded set of tools and capabilities.

Ad-Free Environment: Enjoy a seamless and uninterrupted app experience without the inconvenience of ads. As a Premium subscriber, you will navigate through the app effortlessly, focusing solely on your tasks and goals. Free users may encounter occasional advertisements, but rest assured that they will not interfere with your ability to use the app.

VIP Customer Support: Receive priority assistance from our dedicated support team as a Premium subscriber. Your inquiries and concerns will be handled promptly, ensuring a smooth and satisfying experience. While our free users will continue to receive support, Premium subscribers will enjoy expedited assistance tailored to their specific needs.

Our aim is to ensure accessibility and offer outstanding value for the enhanced features and benefits provided. For that reason, there are at least 9 ways to get Premium service for free.

We sincerely appreciate your ongoing support and trust in our app. Your feedback and engagement have been invaluable in shaping its growth. Together, let's embark on this new chapter, where you can choose to unlock a world of possibilities and take your app experience to new heights.

Use the Premium option in the app to discover the remarkable potential that awaits you!

Release notes for Version 8.0.6

Release notes for Version 8.0.6

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Improved experience for LIRR riders 

  • Improved Track Predictor
  • Redesigned how official LIRR alerts render in Recent Alerts
  • Grand Central Madison is now an official terminal with features such as
    • Track Predictor
    • MyTrains
    • Track History
    • Track numbers via push/e-mail

Improved experience for Metro North riders

  • Enhanced departure board
  • Changes colors used in the app to improve readability

Various aesthetics and consistencies in user interface

  • Improved image rendering in News You Need
  • Improved ordering of icons/features in MyTrains
  • Remove some banner ads
  • Enriched links to social sites (added TikTok)

Account Management 

  • Tightened password requirements and enriched the tooltip to explain it.
  • New feature: the ability to delete your account

 

 

Become a sustaining sponsor

Become a sustaining sponsor

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The amazing demographics of the Clever Commute users are a testament to the community we have built.

If your company/organization is looking for increased recognition within the community, then we have a great opportunity as a sustaining sponsor. This comes with several tangible benefits.
Your brand/message will be featured prominently alongside the valued content that our audience seeks out, in places such as

And there is more

  • At no additional cost, Clever Commute's Premium service is provided to the people in your organization.
    (This is commensurate with sponsorship level and this may be transferrable for your benefit)
  • Promotional opportunities with our B2B partners

What do we ask in return? 

An 18-month commitment to participate in underwriting the costs of running Clever Commute.

There are several sponsorship levels starting at just $500 per month.

Please Remember:

The Clever Commute guy is a regular commuter and has been for 25 years. The goal here is to allow us to focus on continuing to provide the innovative and affordable solution that uses data, technology, and community to do the things that the transit providers don't do or can't do.

Please use the Contact feature of our website to start the conversation.

Thank you!

Release notes for version 7.0.4

Release notes for version 7.0.4

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Features and End User Experience

  • Overhauled track prediction page
    • Improved data access
    • Enhanced pie chart experience
  • Increased the number of MyTrains from 3 to 4

Note: Departure board and Leaderboard are now components of the Premium experience.

Bug fixes

  • Extended the Snooze range and fixed issue with 2022
  • In-app purchase has been overhauled

 

 

Another win for Clever Commute

Another win for Clever Commute

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This is the beauty of the CleverCommute crowdsourced model.

Our riders announced this morning’s problems forty minutes earlier than the transit provider did.

 

Here we are, first:

And then along comes NJ Transit

Running to stand still in the app stores

Running to stand still in the app stores

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The one-liner: Please go to your app store and rate (with "stars") and review (with "words") the Clever Commute app.

More: For an app publisher, it's not enough to simply be in the app store. In order to show up in searches, I need to continuously:

  • release new versions of the app
  • update all of the info about the app
    (description, pictures, promotional videos, etc)

I gladly do these things with passion.

Call to Action!

Call to Action!

There are three other things that are incredibly helpful for keeping the app visible.
I CAN'T do these, but our supporters can:

  1. Rate the app using the "5-star" system
  2. Review the app (even if it's one sentence)
  3. Install the app, keep it installed, and use it

App store steps to Rate and Review

If there is anything stopping you from leaving 5 stars or otherwise-positive feedback, please give me the chance to address your concerns.

If you are looking for ideas on what to say about the app, look at these testimonials.