Integrate TTC API with Your Toronto Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate TTC API with your AI agent for Toronto transit information.
Transport for Toronto, Canada Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for Toronto, Canada API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
The TTC API provides real-time information about Toronto's public transportation system. The service offers subway, streetcar, and bus tracking with arrival predictions and service alerts. It features route planning, stop information, and system updates for Toronto's transit network.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Transport for Toronto, Canada 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_toronto_canada_data
Description: Get data using Transport for Toronto, Canada
URL: https://myttc.ca/developers?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_toronto_canada_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 subway at Bloor-Yonge?
- Track streetcar on Queen Street
- Get bus arrivals at Kennedy Station
The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for Toronto, Canada API to fetch and return the requested information.