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Tallinja - Public transport service

Elevate travel convenience with real-time tracking, journey planning & easy payments for Malta’s public transport services

Tallinja
  • 3.0.43.release Version
  • 1.0 Score
  • 457K+ Downloads
  • Free License
  • 3+ Content Rating
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CONS

Full of bugs and glitches

Customer service is unhelpful

Unable to create an account for travel card

Inaccurate bus arrival times

Missing many essential features like online ticket purchase

Confusing interface and navigation issues

Poor reliability of live updates

Latest updates worsen app usability

Frequent crashes and slow performance

Install the Tallinja App to enhance your public transport experience in Malta.

Welcome to the Tallinja App. This application allows you to take full advantage of Malta Public Transport, offering you a more affordable and environmentally friendly way to travel.

The Tallinja App boasts numerous features designed to simplify your daily commuting while integrating all transport services provided by Malta Public Transport:

Real-time information: Easily find your nearest bus stop on the map and view all available bus routes to reach your desired destination. Access real-time details by tapping on your closest bus stop.

Real-time bus tracking: Monitor your bus in real-time as you wait at the bus stop. After selecting your nearest stop, choose “Show buses on the map in real-time” to see the location of the bus you're anticipating.

My Cards: This section enables you to add, manage, and oversee multiple payment methods. You can also link your personalized Tallinja Card or Flex Card with the app, allowing you to view transaction history, make payments for any Tallinja On Demand bookings, and stay updated on new travel offers.

The Journey Planner: Organize your bus journeys by selecting both your starting point and destination. The journey planner will provide various bus route options for you to consider.

On Demand: With Tallinja On Demand, you can book a seat on one of our premium buses through this service. Simply indicate your preferred pick-up and drop-off bus stops.

Airport Shuttle: The Malta Transfer service provides an official shuttle option from Malta International Airport. Use the Tallinja App to arrange transportation between the airport and numerous hotels in Malta, as well as to the cruise liner terminal in Valletta.

Favourites: Build a list of your favorite locations by clicking the heart icon on the map view. This can include your most frequented destinations, bus stops, or regular bus routes.

Service Update: Stay informed about alerts or service interruptions by checking the caution signs on the map. Click on the alert tag to access detailed service update information. This feature keeps you aware of any changes that might impact your travels. Push notifications are also available for service alerts pertaining to your saved favorite routes and bus stops, helping you effectively plan your trips and remain updated on disruptions.

The Tallinja App is powered by Meep.

Tallinja App: Your Reliable Companion for Stress-Free Commuting in Malta

Having extensively used the Tallinja app during my time exploring Malta, I can confidently say it significantly elevates the public transport experience, transforming it from a potential source of anxiety into a genuinely smooth and manageable journey. What truly impresses me is the app's comprehensive approach – it consolidates practically every need a traveler or daily commuter might have into one intuitive interface. The real-time bus tracking is simply invaluable; standing at a stop, being able to precisely see where my bus was on the map and its estimated arrival eliminated the frustrating uncertainty of waiting and allowed me to time my arrival perfectly. Coupled with the detailed real-time stop information showing routes and destinations as buses approach, planning became effortless. Planning journeys using the integrated Journey Planner proved efficient, offering clear route alternatives, and the ability to instantly save my most frequented stops, destinations, or even preferred routes as Favorites streamlined my daily routines immensely. I found the Service Updates feature particularly crucial – proactively seeing caution signs on the map about alerts or disruptions, and getting push notifications for my saved favorites, empowered me to adapt my plans instantly and avoid delays; this level of proactive information is rare and deeply appreciated. Managing payments through the app is a breeze, easily topping up cards linked in the 'My Cards' section. Furthermore, features like booking premium 'On Demand' buses or arranging reliable Airport Shuttle services directly to my hotel showcased the app's versatility beyond regular routes. Powered by Meep, the Tallinja app doesn’t just provide information; it actively empowers smarter, calmer, and more confident travel throughout Malta, effectively tackling the core stressors of public transport and genuinely making it the affordable, environmentally friendly, and surprisingly enjoyable option it promises to be. It’s an indispensable tool I wholeheartedly recommend.

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Information
  • Version3.0.43.release
  • UpdateJun 19, 2025
  • DeveloperMalta Public Transport
  • CategoryTravel & Local
  • Requires AndroidAndroid 8.0+
  • Downloads457K+
  • Package Namecom.mpt.tallinjaapp
  • Signatureb826995581637902be7037a266cc1f80
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Old Versions
User Reviews
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  • Aisha Kanwal Khan
    Aisha Kanwal Khan

    I have been using the app for a while now. I even attended a focus group. The app recently lost its great Search feature for finding locations on my next bus option. Navigating the map has improved, but that search feature was really helpful. The MyNextBus option used to indicate when there were diversions on the route. This should definitely be connected to Service Updates. Notifications are essential, especially when a service gets cancelled. On a positive note, the TDplus service is fantastic, although the time choices can be a bit misleading at times.

  • Jithosh Pb
    Jithosh Pb

    This app is a mess. It never shows the actual times, just tells me it's been over 30 minutes. Using it to catch the bus has been terrible. I really can't recommend it at all. Honestly, one of the worst experiences I've had with an app. If I could give zero stars, I definitely would.

  • Igor Yurchenko
    Igor Yurchenko

    I keep running into empty boxes whenever I try to plan a journey. The app crashes a lot. It asks for a payment method even when I don’t need to pay. I can’t check my balance anywhere. The map doesn’t show satellite mode either.

  • Jacob Goodall
    Jacob Goodall

    It works sometimes, but not consistently. The key features like ride and payment history, real-time bus updates, and route information often break down for days or even weeks. It's frustrating when you rely on it.

  • István Görgei
    István Görgei

    Service disruptions and delays show no signs of improvement. In just one week, only one bus arrived on time. Three buses completely missed their stops. The departure times on the screens never matched the ones on printed schedules. Both are inaccurate. The displayed routes ignore detours because of road work. Trying to plan anything with this app feels impossible. Public transport here ranks as the worst I've encountered in a European tourist destination.

  • Frank Abela
    Frank Abela

    This app has become a headache. It shuts down before I can even use it, sending me back to the home screen every time. I’ve tried uninstalling and reinstalling, restarting my phone, and closing everything else. Nothing seems to help. Even when it managed to open, it still disappointed me. I missed buses because of its inaccuracy. My phone is new, packed with RAM, and I have an empty 64GB SD card. I keep everything well maintained, yet this app continues to fail. It's frustrating.

  • Kate Oswald
    Kate Oswald

    Checking the balance feels impossible. Topping up the card? Forget it. This app really frustrated me. But then, after four long years, I noticed some improvements. Now, after five years, I can finally say it's becoming useful. Progress, at last!

Security Status
Clean

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  • Name: Tallinja
  • Package Name: com.mpt.tallinjaapp
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