BVG transport.rest vs Transport for Spain
Same instrument, two spec sheets — measured, not claimed.
BVG transport.rest vs Transport for Spain: common questions
Which is more reliable, BVG transport.rest or Transport for Spain?
On our scheduled checks, Transport for Spain leads on measured uptime — BVG transport.rest at —% versus Transport for Spain 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 Transport for Spain need an API key?
Neither needs a paid key — BVG transport.rest is callable with no signup, and Transport for Spain is callable with no signup. Both are quick to prototype with; rate limits still apply.
Can I call BVG transport.rest and Transport for Spain from the browser?
Only BVG transport.rest is browser-friendly — it returns CORS headers over HTTPS. Transport for Spain needs a server-side call or proxy, so factor that into which one fits a front-end project.
Are BVG transport.rest and Transport for Spain free for commercial use?
BVG transport.rest has unclear commercial terms, and Transport for Spain 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.