What the map really sees
BuzuRadar receives position records associated with vehicles and routes. When a bus transmits normally, the map can show its most recent position and the age of that record. When the transmission becomes old, the data is treated as outdated. When there is no usable position record, the vehicle may not appear.
This means that the map observes digital signals. It does not physically track every bus. A failure in the equipment, mobile network, operator dispatch, public source, or processing can interrupt the trail even while the vehicle remains in service.
Four situations that seem the same, but aren't
For those at the bus stop, they can all result in the same feeling: the bus won't arrive. For an audit, however, it is important to correctly name what was observed.
| Situation | What can be said |
|---|---|
| Recent position | There was a recent transmission from that vehicle. |
| Old position | The last record exists, but no longer reliably represents the current position. |
| Vehicle without a usable position | It was not possible to show a reliable position at that time. |
| Route with no vehicles observed | No vehicle on the route appeared in the selected period. This alone does not prove that there was no service. |
How to check before drawing a conclusion
Start by checking the last update time. Then observe whether the problem affects a single vehicle, an entire route, or several routes at the same time. A widespread simultaneous failure usually points to source unavailability rather than an actual shutdown of the entire network.
Then compare it with the route's history and the current operational plan. If the absence repeats at specific times and on specific days, it becomes more relevant evidence. To file an official complaint, note the route, vehicle number when available, location, date, and time, and use the 1746 hotline.