Velib Metropole (Paris, France)

API

Free Open Data API for Velib Metropole bike share service in Paris, France

Overview

The Velib Metropole Open Data API provides real-time and static data for Paris’s public bike share system via GBFS (General Bikeshare Feed Specification) endpoints. Key endpoints include station_status (real-time bike/dock availability), station_information (location, capacity), system_information (service details), and free_bike_status (floating bikes). Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include developing apps to locate nearby bikes/docks, integrating mobility data into navigation tools, conducting urban transport analytics, and creating commuter dashboards for eco-friendly trips.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.velib-metropole.fr/donnees-open-data-gbfs-du-service-velib-metropole')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

GBFS compliant
RESTful
JSON support
No authentication required
Real-time station availability data

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Velib Metropole API free to use?

Yes, it is a free open data service provided by Velib Metropole for public access.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access the public GBFS endpoints of the Velib Metropole API.

? What is the response format?

All responses follow the GBFS specification and are in JSON format.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Easy to integrate (GBFS standard)
⊕ Free open access
⊕ Covers all Paris Velib stations

Cons

⊖ Potential rate limits
⊖ No official SLA
⊖ Limited historical data access