Velib metropolis, Paris, France

API

Open Data API for Velib' Métropole Paris bike-sharing service

Overview

The Velib metropolis Paris France API provides real-time and static open data for the Velib' bike-sharing service in Paris and surrounding areas. Adhering to the GBFS (General Bikeshare Feed Specification), it offers endpoints for station status (available bikes, docks, maintenance), station info (geolocation, capacity), system hours, and vehicle types. Responses are in JSON format. Use cases include building apps to find nearby bikes/docks, integrating into navigation tools, analyzing urban mobility patterns, and planning eco-friendly commutes using Velib' bikes.

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
Real-time station status
Static station information
JSON responses
No authentication required

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Velib metropolis, Paris, France API free to use?

Yes, it is an open data API with free public access for all users.

? Does it require an API Key?

No, authentication is not required to access any of the API endpoints.

? What is the response format?

All endpoints return data in JSON format, following the General Bikeshare Feed Specification (GBFS).

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Transportation

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free open data access
⊕ GBFS standard compliance
⊕ Real-time availability updates
⊕ Covers Paris metropolis region

Cons

⊖ No official support SLA
⊖ Region-specific (only Paris area)
⊖ Potential rate limits (undocumented)