TFL API
Official Transport for London API
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This API is best for developers building apps related to transport and travel in London
A developer would use this API to create apps that use live transport data to provide real-time information on bus, tube, rail and road travel in London. By utilizing the journey planning feature, developers can provide users with optimal routes and travel times. Additionally, this API can be used to display live information on line status, disruptions and roadworks, helping users stay informed and avoid delays.
Key features
- Real-time data
- Journey planning
- Line status updates
- Road disruption alerts
Potential use cases
- Travel App: Create a travel app that helps users plan their journeys around London, providing live data on travel times, delays and disruptions.
- Transport News: Build a news app that aggregates current and breaking news related to transport in London, using the line status updates and road disruption alerts features of the TFL API.
- Smart Commute: Develop a smart commute app that uses the real-time data and journey planning features of the TFL API to provide users with optimal routes to and from work, factoring in live traffic, tube and train data.
Working with the TFL API has been a great experience. The real-time data and journey planning features allowed us to build a powerful transport app that really helps our users stay informed and save time on their daily commute. The documentation was clear and easy to follow, and the support team was quick to respond to any questions we had.
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