Hey, you remember Routesy, right? That scrappy little iPhone app that got shut down by folks claiming they owned our Muni data (a two employee company called NBIS, which then said our coverage of the issue would cause them physical harm!), before being vindicated by the SF MTA and, eventually, returned to Apple’s app store in triumph.
Shortly after Routesy’s revival, city employee David Geller approached Routesy creator Steven Peterson, asking him if he’d like to join San Francisco’s “app store.” “It’s a real honor, especially after all the controversy, to have Routesy included in the official city app store. It shows that the city stands firmly behind app developers who want to make living in SF a bit more convenient.”
“It’s just the city being nice and linking to me” said Peterson when we asked if San Francisco was demanding a cut of any proceeds he makes through the store. “I don’t pay them anything.” (Which already casts San Francisco in a better light than NBIS.)
Demand for Routesy only seems to be increasing: “It’s hard to know for 100% sure, but it definitely seems that I’ve seen a sales spike due to the inclusion in the store” says Peterson.
People seem to love Routesy, but don’t take their word for it: Peterson’s given us a few copies of Routesy to give away to readers. (Before you ask, no, we have not taken one for ourselves. At ease, FTC.) Just enter the contest below and if you win, we’ll email you with how to get your free Routesy.
