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BVG transport.rest vs Metro Lisboa

Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.

APIBVG transport.restNEW—Metro LisboaNEW—
Uptime · 30d
Uptime · 90d—%—%
Uptime · 30d—%—%
P50 · ms——
P95 · ms——
Authnonenone
CORSyesno
HTTPSyesyes
Card requirednono
Commercial useunclearunclear
Data licenseUnverifiedUnverified
Free tierFree — limits not publishedFree — limits not published
Rate limitUnpublishedUnpublished
In directory since2026-07-052026-07-05
operationalpartialdownno data

BVG transport.rest vs Metro Lisboa: common questions

Which is more reliable, BVG transport.rest or Metro Lisboa?

On our scheduled checks, Metro Lisboa leads on measured uptime — BVG transport.rest at —% versus Metro Lisboa at —% over 90 days. These are our own probe results, not provider claims; the uptime bars above show the day-by-day record for both.

Do BVG transport.rest and Metro Lisboa need an API key?

Neither needs a paid key — BVG transport.rest is callable with no signup, and Metro Lisboa is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.

Can I call BVG transport.rest and Metro Lisboa from the browser?

Only BVG transport.rest is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Metro Lisboa needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.

Are BVG transport.rest and Metro Lisboa free for commercial use?

BVG transport.rest has unclear commercial terms, and Metro Lisboa has unclear commercial terms. We track service terms and the data license as separate fields — see the Commercial use and Data license rows above, and confirm both before shipping either in a paid product.