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WARNINGGTFS Schedule notice

A bookable service does not link to booking instructions

missing_pickup_drop_off_booking_rule_id
Severity
WARNING
Files to check
1
Report fields
3
Documentation
Curated

Diagnosis

What this notice means

A window-based stop-time row requires advance arrangement but lacks the recommended booking-rule reference.

Operational effect

Why it matters

Passengers may know that booking is needed without knowing how or when to book.

Scope

Files to check and report fields

Report fieldTypeMeaning
csvRowNumberintegerThe row number of the faulty record in `stop_times.txt`
dropOffTypestringThe drop-off type of the faulty record.
pickupTypestringThe pickup type of the faulty record.

Repair

How to fix it

  1. 1

    Check pickup_type, drop_off_type, and the service's actual booking procedure.

  2. 2

    Add the applicable pickup_booking_rule_id or drop_off_booking_rule_id and define the referenced rule in booking_rules.txt.

  3. 3
    Check 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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