Integrate TheBus API with Your Honolulu Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate TheBus API with your AI agent for Honolulu bus information.
Transport for Honolulu, US Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for Honolulu, US API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
TheBus API provides real-time information about Honolulu's public transportation system. The service offers bus tracking, arrival predictions, and service alerts. It features route planning, stop information, and system updates for Honolulu's bus network.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Transport for Honolulu, US 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_transport_for_honolulu_us_data
Description: Get data using Transport for Honolulu, US
URL: http://hea.thebus.org/api_info.asp?ref=public_apis&utm_medium=website
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_transport_for_honolulu_us_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 to Waikiki?
- Track Route 13 location
- Find nearest bus stop
The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for Honolulu, US API to fetch and return the requested information.