Diagnosis
What this notice means
The feed uses transfer_type=4 or 5, which this Google compatibility check flags as unsupported.
Operational effect
Why it matters
Stay-on-board transfer behavior may not appear as intended in Google Transit, even when the GTFS data is valid.
Scope
Files to check and report fields
| Report field | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
csvRowNumber | integer | Context included in the report. |
fieldName | string | Context included in the report. |
filename | string | Context included in the report. |
Repair
How to fix it
- 1
Review the affected
transfers.txtrows and your target consumers. - 2
Keep the correct GTFS transfer type. If Google support is required, review its supported modeling options; do not replace the value with an ordinary transfer unless that describes the real journey.
- 3Check the result
After a repair, rebuild the archive and validate it again. Confirm that the affected records are correct and that no new related notices appeared. A reviewed warning or informational notice may remain when it describes intentional, supported data.
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