Shady Way - Bus Seat Picker

Never choose the wrong side in your bus rides again! Shady Way helps you choose the perfect seat based on real-time sun position calculations.

SMART SEAT RECOMMENDATIONS
Enter your route and travel time, and Shady Way instantly tells you whether to sit on the left or right side of the bus to avoid (or enjoy!) direct sunlight during your journey.

INTERACTIVE ROUTE VISUALIZATION
Watch the sun's path animated along your route in real-time. See exactly when and where you'll encounter sun exposure with our beautiful interactive map featuring:
• Animated bus marker showing your progress
• Real-time sun position tracking
• Color-coded seat grid (cyan = recommended, orange = sunny)
• Detailed exposure timeline

HOW IT WORKS
1. Search for your origin and destination
2. Select your departure time
3. Choose to "avoid" or "enjoy" sun exposure
4. Get instant left/right seat recommendations
5. See detailed sun exposure breakdown

COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHTS
• Weather conditions along your route
• Percentage of time in sun vs shade per side
• Expert tips for comfortable travel
• Distance and duration estimates

PRIVACY FIRST
• Your location is only used temporarily for route calculations
• No personal data stored on our servers
• No tracking, no ads, no data selling
• Open-source transparency

FEATURES
• Real-time sun position calculations using solar astronomy
• Support for multiple routing providers (Mapbox, OSRM)
• Place search with Google Places integration
• Current weather conditions
• Share your route recommendations
• Beautiful, intuitive interface
• Works worldwide

PERFECT FOR
• Daily commuters who want optimal seating
• Travelers planning long bus journeys
• Anyone sensitive to direct sunlight
• Photography enthusiasts seeking the best light
• People who just want a more comfortable ride

WHY SHADY WAY?
Traditional navigation apps tell you how to get somewhere, but they don't help you travel comfortably. Shady Way focuses on the journey experience - because riding in comfort makes every trip better.

Whether you're avoiding harsh afternoon sun, protecting sensitive eyes, or simply prefer a shaded seat, Shady Way takes the guesswork out of bus seating.

WORKS ANYWHERE
Plan routes anywhere in the world. Our advanced solar calculations work at any latitude, any time of year.

SIMPLE & ELEGANT
Clean interface designed for speed. Get your seat recommendation in seconds, not minutes.

Try Shady Way today and transform your bus rides from uncomfortable to enjoyable!

Web version available at: busshadedseatpicker.vercel.app
Privacy Policy: busshadedseatpicker.vercel.app/privacy.html