Integrate NextBus API with Your US Transit Assistant
Learn how to integrate NextBus API with your AI agent for US transit information.
Transport for United States Integration Guide
This guide will walk you through integrating the Transport for United States API with your OpenAssistantGPT chatbot.
Overview
NextBus provides real-time public transportation information for multiple US cities. The service offers bus and light rail tracking with arrival predictions and service alerts. It features route planning, stop information, and system updates across various transit agencies.
Integration Steps
1. Review API Documentation
First, visit the Transport for United States 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_united_states_data
Description: Get data using Transport for United States
URL: https://retro.umoiq.com/xmlFeedDocs/NextBusXMLFeed.pdf?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_united_states_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?
- Track route 38 location
- Find nearest transit stop
The chatbot will automatically use the Transport for United States API to fetch and return the requested information.