If you're looking at the list of stops or are using an iPad, simply tap the search bar.

While looking at a stop on an iPhone you can also swipe down on the top of the screen to reveal the search bar.

Search for a stop by name or stop code. Or tap the map button in the top left to select from a list of nearby stops, or move the map to find a stop in your city.

In Sydney, you can look up a bus stop using the 5-7 digit code, known as a Transit Stop Number, which you can find on the stop.

From your list of stops, swipe horizontally on a stop then tap the red delete button to remove it.

Alternatively while viewing a stop, you can press and hold on the screen, or pinch to zoom out, then flick up on the stop - just like how you would quit an app on iOS.

The 3 little people indicate real-time passenger load information is available for that service.

• One person highlighted indicates seats are available.
• Two people highlighted indicates few seats are remaining.
• Three people highlighted indicates standing room only. If you can, might be best to catch the next one!

Passenger load information is available for buses in NSW based using live data counting each Opal card tap on and tap off. Pretty cool, hey?

We'll be continuing to enhance real-time passenger load information in the app over the coming months.

Tap on the name of the stop and a list will appear showing the possible destinations from that stop, and in the case of train stations the individual platforms.

Select a destination and you'll only see services that operate to that suburb or station.

Yep, just drag the timetable pane down to reveal a fullscreen map of your trip with live tracking.

Not all transit operators have real-time data yet, though transit agencies have ongoing programs to real-time enable more operators and vehicles.

For transit operators who do have real-time data, if a vehicle hasn't been assigned to start operating the route yet (or the driver hasn't logged into the system) no real-time information will be available for that service.

If you're a subscriber, you can choose to receive push notifications about disruptions on the transit network.

You can manage whether push notifications are enabled under Settings > Notifications. This also lets you choose which types of notifications you want to receive.

You'll receive notifications for events affecting the stops you've added and the routes passing through them. If you add a major train station and filter it to a destination, you'll only receive alerts affecting the platforms that depart to that destination.

Absolutely. Add the interchange, then tap the location name and scroll down. You'll be able to choose a specific stand or platform.

Sure, tap back to the Settings screen and select Feedback.

Real-time coverage for more cities in Australia, North America and Europe is planned for future releases of NextThere.

Visit nextthere.com/coverage for the latest information on coverage, or follow @NextThere on Twitter.

NextThere is independently developed software - no venture capital, no big business.

You're welcome to use it for free and advertising will appear in the app to help contribute towards the cost of running the service.

There are some great features you can get by subscribing to NextThere - no ads, unlimited stops, hours of upcoming trips and push notifications. And you'll help ensure independent developers can keep creating great software.

Tap 'Manage subscription' on the Settings screen for more information.

Your privacy is important. Visit nextthere.com and click on Privacy Policy to learn how your data will be protected.

NextThere runs out the cloud so you can get quick information when your transit service is coming without any downloads.

This means it requires servers running around the clock tracking all the transit in your city awaiting your request and servers cost to operate.

By subscribing to NextThere you're keeping the service running as well as ensuring it can continue to be developed in the future.