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GTFS Realtime was designed around ease of implementation, good GTFS interoperability and a focus on passenger information. It is an extension to GTFS (General Transit Feed Specification), an open data format for public transportation schedules and associated geographic information. GTFS Realtime is a feed specification that allows public transportation agencies to provide realtime updates about their fleet to application developers. As a result, in case of an unfortunate delay, a rider would be relieved to know that they can stay home a little bit longer. Providing up-to-date information about current arrival and departure times allows users to smoothly plan their trips. Providing users transit data updates in real time greatly enhances their experience of your transit services. GTFS Realtime Best Practices on the Mobility Data site. This innovation lets you use your computer, cell phone, smartphone or other tech device to get information about when the next bus will arrive at your stop, even if you are still at home, the office, shopping, or dining.Note: To see a detailed list of recommended practicesįor feeds about realtime public transportation information, refer to the

Text / MobileAboutContactDevelopersHelpAboutMTA Bus Time uses Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and wireless communications technology to track the real-time location of buses. For instructions on how to use each version of MTA Bus Time visit the Help Pages.įor more information about the technology behind MTA Bus Time please visit the Technology page. MTA Bus Time is available using a desktop website, a mobile website (which can also be used as an accessibility-friendly text-only desktop website) on iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, or other smartphones, and using SMS text messaging on any mobile phone. This innovation lets you use your computer, cell phone, smartphone or other tech device to get information about when the next bus will arrive at your stop, even if you are still at home, the office, shopping, or dining. MTA Bus Time uses Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and wireless communications technology to track the real-time location of buses.