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Detailed description
Availability of pay stations, mechanical and electric bikes at Vélib' Métropole stations.
For more information on the Vélib'service
Vélib' Métropole comprises almost 1,400 stations spread across 55 communes in Métropole and nearly 400 km² served, making it the world's largest shared bike service including electric bikes that can be recharged at the station.
The data made available provides real-time information on the number of mechanical/electric bikes at each station, as well as the number of free charging stations.
Entry points on the API
The entry points implemented simplify use of the API by responding to the main use cases.
`GET` /station_status/ : To find out how many bikes and kiosks are available per station
`GET` /station_information/ : To find out the characteristics and location of Vélib'stations
Access to the API
You must be logged in to your user account to access the API.
Quota limitations for this API are as follows:
User group | Number of requests per second | Number of requests
per day |
Old user (API tokens generated before March 13, 2024) | 5 | |
New user (API token generated between March 13 and September 2024) | 5 | 1,000 |
General documentation
General documentation provides a better understanding of the API and its precautions for use.
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Technical documentation
Atechnical documentation provides more detailed information on the API's functions and possible settings.
General conditions of use of the API and data license
Vélib' Métropole has chosen to make its data available under "Licence Ouverte / Open License".
This license was designed by the Etalab mission as part of the Government's policy in favor of open public data ("Open Data"). Developed in consultation with all the players involved, it aims to facilitate and encourage the reuse of public data made available free of charge.
The full text of the license is available in French version and in English version.