Skip to content

Commit d874118

Browse files
committed
More updates to GBFS requirements
1 parent 75f7b4c commit d874118

2 files changed

Lines changed: 6 additions & 8 deletions

File tree

README.md

Lines changed: 5 additions & 5 deletions
Original file line numberDiff line numberDiff line change
@@ -82,7 +82,7 @@ You can read more in our **[Understanding the different MDS APIs](https://github
8282

8383
## GBFS Requirement
8484

85-
All MDS compatible Provider and/or Agency feeds [must also expose](/provider/README.md#gbfs) a public [GBFS](https://github.com/NABSA/gbfs) feed for the micromobility and car share [modes](/modes) (passenger services and delivery robots may be optionally supported at the discretion of the agency running the program). Compatibility with [GBFS 2.2](https://github.com/NABSA/gbfs/blob/v2.2/gbfs.md) or greater is advised, or per MobilityData's [supported version releases](https://github.com/MobilityData/gbfs#past-version-releases) guidance. See our [MDS Vehicles Guide](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/wiki/MDS-Vehicles) for how MDS Provider `/vehicles` can be used by regulators instead of the public GBFS `/free_bike_status`. Additional information on MDS and GBFS can be found in this [guidance document](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/technical/GBFS_and_MDS.md).
85+
All MDS compatible Provider and/or Agency feeds [must also expose](/provider/README.md#gbfs) a public [GBFS](https://github.com/NABSA/gbfs) feed for the micromobility and car share [modes](/modes) (passenger services and delivery robots may be optionally supported at the discretion of the agency running the program). Compatibility with [GBFS 2.2](https://github.com/NABSA/gbfs/blob/v2.2/gbfs.md) or greater is advised, or the version recommended per MobilityData's [supported releases](https://github.com/MobilityData/gbfs#past-version-releases) guidance. See our [MDS Vehicles Guide](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/wiki/MDS-Vehicles) for how MDS Provider/Agency `/devices` can be used by regulators instead of the public GBFS `/free_bike_status`. Additional information on MDS and GBFS can be found in this [guidance document](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/technical/GBFS_and_MDS.md).
8686

8787
[Top][toc]
8888

@@ -92,7 +92,7 @@ MDS supports multiple "modes", defined as a distinct regulatory framework for a
9292

9393
- **[Micromobility](/modes/micromobility.md)** - dockless or docked small devices such as e-scooters and bikes.
9494
- **[Passenger services](/modes/passenger-services.md)** - transporting individuals with a vehicle driven by another entity, including taxis, TNCs, and microtransit
95-
- **[Car share](/modes/car-share.md)** - shared point-to-point and station-based mutli-passenger vehicles.
95+
- **[Car share](/modes/car-share.md)** - shared point-to-point and station-based multi-passenger vehicles.
9696
- **[Delivery robots](/modes/delivery-robots.md)** - autonomous and remotely driven goods delivery devices
9797

9898
<p align="center">
@@ -154,7 +154,7 @@ Read about [how to become an OMF member](https://www.openmobilityfoundation.org/
154154

155155
# Cities Using MDS
156156

157-
More than 150 cities and public agencies across 6 continents around the world use MDS, and it has been implemented by most major [mobility service providers](#providers-using-mds).
157+
More than 200 cities and public agencies across 21 countries around the world are known to use MDS, and it has been implemented by most major [mobility service providers](#providers-using-mds).
158158
- See our **[list of cities using MDS](https://www.openmobilityfoundation.org/mds-users/#cities-using-mds)** with links to public mobility websites and policy/permit documents.
159159

160160
Please let us know [via our website](https://www.openmobilityfoundation.org/get-in-touch/) or in the [public discussion area](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/discussions) if you are an agency using MDS so we can add you to the city resource list, especially if you have published your policies or documents publicly.
@@ -165,7 +165,7 @@ To add yourself to the [agency list](/agencies.csv) and add your [Policy Require
165165

166166
# Providers Using MDS
167167

168-
Over three dozen mobility service providers (MSPs) around the world use MDS, allowing them to create tools around a single data standard for multiple cities.
168+
Over four dozen mobility service providers (MSPs) around the world use MDS, allowing them to create tools around a single data standard for multiple cities.
169169

170170
- See our **[list of providers using MDS](https://www.openmobilityfoundation.org/mds-users/#mobility-providers-using-mds)**. For a table list with unique IDs, see the MDS [provider list](/providers.csv) which includes both service operators and data solution providers.
171171

@@ -210,7 +210,7 @@ How cities use MDS depends on a variety of factors: their transportation goals,
210210
- **Resident Complaints:** Investigate and validate complaints from residents about operations, parking, riding, speed, etc, usually reported through 311
211211
- **Infrastructure Planning:** Determine where to place new bike/scooter lanes and drop zones based on usage and demand, start and end points, and trips taken
212212

213-
A list of use cases is useful to show what's possible with MDS, to list what other cities are accomplishing with the data, to see many use cases up front for privacy considerations, and to use for policy discussions and policy language. More details and examples can be seen on the [OMF website](https://www.openmobilityfoundation.org/whats-possible-with-mds/) and our [Wiki Database](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/wiki/MDS-Use-Cases).
213+
A list of use cases is useful to show what's possible with MDS, to list what other cities are accomplishing with the data, to see many use cases up front for privacy considerations, and to use for policy discussions and policy language. More details and examples can be seen on the [OMF website](https://www.openmobilityfoundation.org/whats-possible-with-mds/) and our [Wiki Database](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/wiki/MDS-Use-Cases). An agency may align their program to specific use cases by publishing [Policy Requirement use cases](/policy#requirement-apis).
214214

215215
Please [let us know](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScrMPgeb1TKMYCjjKsJh3y1TPTJO8HR_y1NByrf1rDmTEJS7Q/viewform) if you have recommended updates or use cases to add.
216216

provider/README.md

Lines changed: 1 addition & 3 deletions
Original file line numberDiff line numberDiff line change
@@ -453,9 +453,7 @@ Using k-anonymity will reduce, but not necessarily eliminate the risk that an in
453453

454454
### GBFS
455455

456-
All MDS compatible `provider` APIs must expose a public [GBFS](https://github.com/NABSA/gbfs) feed as well. Compatibility with [GBFS 2.0](https://github.com/NABSA/gbfs/blob/v2.0/gbfs.md) or greater is advised due to privacy concerns and support for micromobility.
457-
458-
GBFS 2.0 includes some changes that may make it less useful for regulatory purposes (specifically, the automatic rotation of vehicle IDs). The [`/vehicles`](#vehicles) endpoint offers an alternative to GBFS that may more effectively meet the use cases of regulators. See our [MDS Vehicles Guide](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/mobility-data-specification/wiki/MDS-Vehicles) for how this compares to GBFS `/free_bike_status`. Additional information on MDS and GBFS can be found in this [guidance document](https://github.com/openmobilityfoundation/governance/blob/main/technical/GBFS_and_MDS.md).
456+
See the [GBFS Requirement](/README.md#gbfs-requirement) language for more details.
459457

460458
[Top][toc]
461459

0 commit comments

Comments
 (0)