Hello everyone,
Following the discussion in Issue #606, I have opened a Pull Request to formally propose adding NewRoutes to the GTFS Realtime specification.
This change allows for the definition of route metadata (names, colors, branding) directly within a real-time feed, supporting use cases like emergency bus bridges or dynamic on-demand service.
Pull Request:
https://github.com/google/transit/pull/621
Technical Doc: GTFS-NewRoutes Google Doc
I am calling for a vote for Official Adoption. The voting period ends at 23:59:59 UTC on April 23, 2026.
Best regards,
Arnaud Marquet