Bustang riders now ride with Aira, a free service that connects individuals to live, professionally trained interpreters through their own phones. Aira Explorer is available for those who are blind or low vision, and Aira ASL is available for those who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Aira interpreters are professionally trained, background-checked, and available 24/7.
Visual interpreting at the tap of a button for the blind and low-vision community.
Open the Web App (opens in a new tab)Aira Explorer sees through a phone camera and the interpreter describes what is there. Riders can use it to read the schedule, find their stop, find a seat, etc.
On-demand American Sign Language interpreting for the Deaf & hard-of-hearing community.
Open Computer App (opens in a new tab)Aira ASL has a live interpreter on the screen, with captions also available. Riders can share their phone screen with a driver to relay a conversation.
Download the free Aira Explorer or Aira ASL app and search Bustang. The app works anywhere along the route—at stops, onboard, and at transfers.
