Transport for UK Integration Guide

This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for UK API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.

Overview

The UK Transport API provides comprehensive transportation information across the United Kingdom. The service offers nationwide train, bus, and ferry information. It features journey planning, real-time updates, and service alerts for multiple transport operators.

Integration Steps

1. Review API Documentation

First, visit the Transport for UK API documentation to understand the available endpoints and how they work.

2. Create Custom Action

In your OpenAssistantGPT dashboard:

1. Go to the Actions Dashboard
2. Click "Create New Action"
3. Chose Get or Post
4. Fill the action form with the following details:

Name: get_transport_for_uk_data

Description: Get data using Transport for UK

URL: https://developer.transportapi.com/?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

1. Go to your Chatbot Dashboard
2. Select your chatbot
3. Go to "Settings" > "Actions"
4. Add the get_transport_for_uk_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 trains from Manchester to Leeds
• Check bus times in Birmingham
• Get ferry schedule to Isle of Wight

The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for UK API to fetch and return the requested information.

Additional Resources

• Transport for UK API Documentation
• OpenAssistantGPT Actions Guide
• Custom Action Tutorial