Integrate OVAPI with Your Dutch Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate OVAPI with your AI agent for Dutch public transport information.
Transport for The Netherlands Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for The Netherlands API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
OVAPI provides comprehensive public transportation information for the Netherlands. The service offers nationwide bus, tram, metro, and ferry information. It features real-time updates, journey planning, and service alerts across Dutch transit operators.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Transport for The Netherlands 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_the_netherlands_data
Description: Get data using Transport for The Netherlands
URL: https://github.com/skywave/KV78Turbo-OVAPI/wiki?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_the_netherlands_data action to your chatbot
Using the Integration
Your chatbot can now handle transportation-related queries. Here are some example questions you can ask:
- Find next bus in Amsterdam
- Check tram times in The Hague
- Get ferry schedule to Texel
The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for The Netherlands API to fetch and return the requested information.