Overview
- Connect Fahrplanauskunft and DELFI e. V. have signed a partner agreement to supply nationwide ÖPNV real-time data (DELFI‑Realtime) to Google.
- The technical delivery will run through the DELFI‑RegioCluster Nord operated by VBN, with data provided by RegioClusters run by VBN and rms.
- Feeds will use GTFS Realtime to deliver punctuality predictions, enabling more reliable trip planning and greater visibility for regional operators in Google Maps.
- A public launch date for when users in Germany will see the real-time information in the app has not been disclosed.
- A temporary integration during UEFA Euro 2024 served as a test, when Google Maps used DELFI data for stops, timetables and live punctuality forecasts.