STOPwatch.SMS allows you to use your cell phone to access real time bus information.
By simply sending a code to the MTD text message number, you will receive a response text message
with the computed departure time of the bus.
How to use it
- In the “TO” field, enter the number 35890. Create the text message, using the stop id as the body (i.e., MTD4145).
- Send the text message
- After a few seconds, read your new text message. It will contain the incoming routes and their scheduled times of departure.
Create Message
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Send Message
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Read Message
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Question and Answer
Where do I find my stop id short code?
Currently the stop id text message code can be obtained using STOPwatch.WEB. You can search for your stop by entering the intersection or
a related street. The text message code is conveniently located next to each stop name. 
You can also find stop id's for major time points in our Routes & Schedules book.
Will this work with my cell phone?
If your cell phone is capable of sending and receiving text messages, you can use the
STOPwatch.SMS service. Please check your carrier below for availability.
Does this service cost anything?
This depends on your cell phone plan. Standard text messaging
rates will apply. However, since this is not a Premium SMS service, no additional fees will be incurred.
Please contact your cell phone provder to verify your account packages.
Is this a subscription?
No. Each message you send will be responded to only once with bus stop details. If you want
to continue to get information about a stop, you will need to resend the text message.