New features for bus open data service

The DfT has announced enhancements to the new Bus Open Data Service (BODS), which was launched in January. Timetable and real-time data will be made available in a greater range of formats for app developers, and on-time performance will be monitored automatically to provide better information for national and local governments. The features will be rolled out from the autumn, continuing through 2021. The service extensions are being delivered by transit data firm Ito World, which has been working in partnership with the DfT on the BODS service since 2018, alongside KPMG. Bus operators in England need to publish their timetable data openly by 31 December and fares and vehicle location data from 7 January 2021.