In some embodiments, techniques comprise receiving route data at a portable device, wherein the portable device is personal to a passenger on a public conveyance, wherein the route data is associated with a public transit route, wherein the public conveyance is following the public transit route, and wherein the route data includes information relating to a stop; determining a destination, wherein the destination is related to the stop; determining a current location of the portable device; displaying the current location in conjunction with a route map, wherein the route map includes a representation of the route data, and wherein the current location is indicated on the route map; determining, based at least in part on the current location, that the portable device has nearly reached the destination; and responsive to determining that the portable device has nearly reached the destination, providing an alert at the portable device.