Transport for United States

Transport for United States

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NextBus API

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πŸš€ Quick Start Examples

Transport for United States Javascript Examplejavascript
// Transport for United States API Example
const response = await fetch('https://retro.umoiq.com/xmlFeedDocs/NextBusXMLFeed.pdf', {
    method: 'GET',
    headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json'
    }
});

const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

The NextBus API is a powerful and flexible tool that allows developers to access real-time transit information, enhancing the user experience for applications aimed at public transportation. This API provides timely updates on arrival times, vehicle locations, and service alerts, enabling users to plan their journeys more effectively. With its straightforward XML feed, the NextBus API supports a range of functionalities tailored for urban transportation systems, allowing for seamless integration into mobile and web applications. By leveraging this API, developers can create solutions that keep commuters informed about transit schedules and optimize the overall efficiency of public transport networks.

Utilizing the NextBus API comes with several advantages that can significantly improve transit applications. Benefits include real-time updates for public transport schedules, improved user experience through accurate arrival predictions, easy integration with existing applications, support for multiple transit agencies, and comprehensive documentation for developers. As a result, the NextBus API is an invaluable resource for anyone looking to build applications that enhance public transport usability.

  • Real-time updates for public transport schedules
  • Improved user experience through accurate arrival predictions
  • Easy integration with existing applications
  • Support for multiple transit agencies
  • Comprehensive documentation for developers

Here’s a sample JavaScript code snippet to call the NextBus API:

const axios = require('axios');

const agency = 'YOUR_AGENCY_NAME';
const route = 'YOUR_ROUTE_NAME';
const url = `http://webservices.nextbus.com/service/publicXMLFeed?command=predictions&a=${agency}&r=${route}&s=YOUR_STOP_ID`;

axios.get(url)
    .then(response => {
        const parser = new DOMParser();
        const xmlDoc = parser.parseFromString(response.data, "text/xml");
        const predictions = xmlDoc.getElementsByTagName('prediction');

        for (let i = 0; i < predictions.length; i++) {
            const arrivalTime = predictions[i].getAttribute('epochTime');
            const minutesAway = predictions[i].getAttribute('minutes');
            console.log(`Bus arriving in ${minutesAway} minutes at ${arrivalTime}`);
        }
    })
    .catch(error => {
        console.error("Error fetching data:", error);
    });

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