TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server for Google ADK 12 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Google Agent Development Kit (ADK) is Google's framework for building production AI agents. Add TransportAPI Alternative as an MCP tool provider through Vinkius and your ADK agents can call every tool with full schema introspection.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
from google.adk.agents import Agent
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool import McpToolset
from google.adk.tools.mcp_tool.mcp_session_manager import (
StreamableHTTPConnectionParams,
)
# Your Vinkius token. get it at cloud.vinkius.com
mcp_tools = McpToolset(
connection_params=StreamableHTTPConnectionParams(
url="https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp",
)
)
agent = Agent(
model="gemini-2.5-pro",
name="transportapi_alternative_agent",
instruction=(
"You help users interact with TransportAPI Alternative "
"using 12 available tools."
),
tools=[mcp_tools],
)
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About TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server
Empower your AI agent to orchestrate your entire public transport research workflow with TransportAPI, Britain's leading platform for transport data. By connecting TransportAPI to your agent, you transform complex logistics searches into a natural conversation. Your agent can instantly search for stations, audit live bus and train departures, and retrieve detailed journey plans without you ever touching a travel app. Whether you are conducting urban mobility research or monitoring daily commute patterns, your agent acts as a real-time transit consultant, ensuring your data is always comprehensive and up-to-date.
Google ADK natively supports TransportAPI Alternative as an MCP tool provider. declare Vinkius Edge URL and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution automatically. Combine 12 tools with Gemini's long-context reasoning for complex multi-tool workflows, with production-ready session management and evaluation built in.
What you can do
- Departure Auditing — Query real-time bus and train departures for any stop or station to maintain a clear view of local transit flow.
- Journey Oversight — Plan public transport routes between any locations and retrieve detailed itinerary metadata, including aimed vs expected times.
- Station Discovery — Search for train stations and bus stops by keyword or retrieve nearby transport hubs based on geographic coordinates.
- Service Intelligence — Query specific bus and train service details, including operator information and full route timetables.
- Logistics Monitoring — List available routes and service statuses to maintain strict control over urban transport data.
The TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server exposes 12 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Google ADK in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect TransportAPI Alternative to Google ADK via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server with Google ADK.
Install Google ADK
Run pip install google-adk
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Create the agent
Save the code above and integrate into your ADK workflow
Explore tools
The agent will discover 12 tools from TransportAPI Alternative via MCP
Why Use Google ADK with the TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server
Google ADK provides unique advantages when paired with TransportAPI Alternative through the Model Context Protocol.
Google ADK natively supports MCP tool servers. declare a tool provider and the framework handles discovery, validation, and execution
Built on Gemini models, ADK provides long-context reasoning ideal for complex multi-tool workflows with TransportAPI Alternative
Production-ready features like session management, evaluation, and deployment come built-in. not bolted on
Seamless integration with Google Cloud services means you can combine TransportAPI Alternative tools with BigQuery, Vertex AI, and Cloud Functions
TransportAPI Alternative + Google ADK Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Google ADK combined with the TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Enterprise data agents: ADK agents query TransportAPI Alternative and cross-reference results with internal databases for comprehensive analysis
Multi-modal workflows: combine TransportAPI Alternative tool responses with Gemini's vision and language capabilities in a single agent
Automated compliance checks: schedule ADK agents to query TransportAPI Alternative regularly and flag policy violations or configuration drift
Internal tool platforms: build self-service agent platforms where teams connect their own MCP servers including TransportAPI Alternative
TransportAPI Alternative MCP Tools for Google ADK (12)
These 12 tools become available when you connect TransportAPI Alternative to Google ADK via MCP:
get_bus_route_timetable
Get the scheduled timetable for a bus route
get_bus_service
Get details of a bus service route
get_live_bus_departures
Returns live departure times, destinations, and operators. Get real-time bus departures for a UK bus stop
get_live_train_departures
g., KGX for King's Cross, PAD for Paddington). Get real-time train departures for a UK station
get_nearby_bus_stops
Find bus stops near a GPS location
get_nearby_transport_places
Find transport locations near GPS coordinates
get_train_fares
Great for price comparison. Get ticket prices between two stations
get_train_service_details
Get the full calling pattern of a train service
get_train_station_timetable
Get the scheduled timetable for a train station
get_transport_by_postcode
Useful when user only has a postcode, not coordinates. Find transport options by UK postcode
plan_public_transport_journey
Returns step-by-step route with times and changes. Plan a public transport journey between two locations
search_transport_places
Search for train stations and bus stops by name
Example Prompts for TransportAPI Alternative in Google ADK
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Google ADK agent to start working with TransportAPI Alternative immediately.
"Show live train departures for station 'EUS' (Euston) using TransportAPI."
"Plan a journey from 'London Waterloo' to 'Brighton'."
"Search for bus stops near coordinate 51.5074, -0.1278."
Troubleshooting TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server with Google ADK
Common issues when connecting TransportAPI Alternative to Google ADK through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpToolset not found
pip install --upgrade google-adkTransportAPI Alternative + Google ADK FAQ
Common questions about integrating TransportAPI Alternative MCP Server with Google ADK.
How does Google ADK connect to MCP servers?
Can ADK agents use multiple MCP servers?
Which Gemini models work best with MCP tools?
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Connect TransportAPI Alternative to Google ADK
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 12 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.