Integrate LTA DataMall API with Your Singapore Transport Assistant
Learn how to integrate LTA DataMall API with your AI agent for Singapore transportation information.
Land Transport Authority DataMall, Singapore Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Land Transport Authority DataMall, Singapore API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
Singapore's LTA DataMall provides comprehensive transportation data for the city-state. The service offers real-time information about buses, trains, taxis, and traffic conditions. It features crowd levels, arrival times, and traffic incidents, making it essential for navigating Singapore's transportation network.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Land Transport Authority DataMall, Singapore API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.
2. Create Custom Action
In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:
- Go to the Actions Dashboard
- Click "Create New Action"
- Chose Get or Post
- Fill the action form with the following details:
Name: get_land_transport_authority_datamall_singapore_data
Description: Get data using Land Transport Authority DataMall, Singapore
Parameters: This will depend on the API you are integrating. Parameters are query parameters passed in the URL.
3. Assign Action to Your Chatbot
- Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
- Select your chatbot
- Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
- Add the get_land_transport_authority_datamall_singapore_data action to your chatbot
Using the Integration
Your chatbot can now handle transportation-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:
- When is the next bus arriving at stop 83139?
- Check MRT train timing for Orchard station
- Get traffic conditions on PIE
The chatbot will automatically use the Land Transport Authority DataMall, Singapore API to fetch and return the requested information.