# London buses

> Open-source London bus data explorer.

Live: https://londonbuses.org/  
Source code: https://github.com/farhanmunim/london-buses  
Role: Developer  
Date: 2026-04  
Built with: Open-source, Aggregator  
Page: https://farhan.app/projects/london-buses/

## Problem

London’s bus data is public, but it’s hard for everyday users to do much with it. Most sources offer raw data or static views, which makes it difficult to explore routes, see where they connect or get an overview of how the network fits together. I wanted to turn that data into a simple, visual tool people could actually use.

## Approach

The web app turns open transport data into an interactive map of London’s bus routes. You can explore routes on the map, check the details of each one and move around the network easily. The interface stays clean and responsive while the app handles large datasets in the background, and I kept it simple enough that people without a technical background can find their way around.

## Outcome

You can find a route, see how it connects to others and explore the data without any prior knowledge. The map stays fast despite the size of the dataset, and it’s much easier to use than the raw sources.

## Key results

- 700+ Routes mapped
- 19k Stops indexed
- <1s Initial render