Summer 2023 – Version 8
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 […] Read More
Release notes for Version 8.0.6
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 […] Read More
Become a sustaining sponsor
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 […] Read More
Release notes for version 7.0.4
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
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Another win for Clever Commute
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
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Running to stand still in the app stores
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 […] Read More
NJT Evening Trains to Avoid From NY Penn
In a recent post at Facebook’s Delayed on NJ Transit Support Group. I shared the data for the 3 months between 1-Sep 2021 and 1-Dec 2021. (it’s also at the bottom of this post) With eight cancels apiece, there was a tie for first place: The 5:12 PM Northeast Corridor Line to Jersey Ave (#3725) […] Read More
How I commute: What’s in my bag
I’m not selling or promoting any products here. This post started with what I keep in my bag…and then I added ideas based on feedback from this mailing to the Clever Commute community. Let’s start with the bag itself. A 3-in-1 charger (something like this) Emergency charger (bad for the environment…but not used often) wireless […] Read More
Release notes for version 6.1.1
New ability for Premium users to see reason and end date Users of free app now see official info from transit providers Content sharers automatically get free Premium service In-app icon changes for clarity and consistency Font size on Departureboard Hidden text on Provide Metrics page Repairs to train metrics reports Upgrades and investigations for tech […] Read More
A 360 degree view of the return to the office
Context: I have a full-time job in NYC, but I run Clever as a passion project…using my own time and money. This blog post is my point of view as a commuter. Even though I built the Clever Commute business, I do understand remote work. Yes, I have a full-time job “in NYC”, but it’s […] Read More