為進一步推動香港的開放數據發展，我已開始按今年的提議向相關部門及公司發出請求。
我已向 data.gov.hk 提交反饋，參考編號為 1746064293-A-5SPS2。此請求亦已通過電郵發送至珀麗灣客運有限公司（PITCL）。
尊敬的先生/女士，
主旨：要求珀麗灣客運有限公司公開其運輸相關數據
本人謹向運輸署及 data.gov.hk 團隊提出請求，敦促珀麗灣客運有限公司（PITCL）將其居民客運相關數據作為開放數據發布，因為這是香港公共交通數據生態系統中一個關鍵的缺失部分。作為連接馬灣與中環、青衣、葵芳及香港國際機場的主要巴士及渡輪服務提供者，珀麗灣客運的數據對於構建全面且整合的全市交通網絡視圖至關重要。
其他營運商，如富裕渡輪及翠華渡輪服務，已公開其數據，使開發者和研究人員能夠開發創新的工具，如實時交通應用程式和無障礙解決方案。相比之下，缺少珀麗灣客運的數據限制了為通勤者和訪客提供無縫、全市交通解決方案的能力。公開這些數據將填補這一空白，並提升香港作為智慧城市的聲譽。
具體而言，我請求以機器可讀格式（如JSON、CSV或GTFS）公開以下數據：
- 巴士及渡輪時間表：包括NR330、NR332、NR334等路線及渡輪服務的出發和到達時間表。
- 實時交通數據：巴士/渡輪位置、延誤及服務中斷的實時更新。珀麗灣客運已建立預計到達時間網站（http://eta.pitcl.com.hk/shk?site=pi&lang=zh），下一步應將此類實時數據作為開放數據發布。
- 路線信息：停靠站、路線及票價詳情。
- 歷史數據：服務表現指標，如準時率和乘客流量。
分享這些數據符合香港智慧城市目標，與數碼政策辦公室推廣的方向一致，並遵循data.gov.hk等平台的榜樣。這亦將展示PITCL對透明度和社區合作的承諾，有望促進與技術創新者的合作，並通過HKeMobility等應用程式提升服務可見度。
我樂意討論如何讓社區支持此計劃或解決任何疑慮。如需進一步討論，請與我聯繫。
感謝您考慮此請求。我期待珀麗灣客運能與富裕渡輪、翠華渡輪服務及其他機構一道，使香港的交通數據更易於獲取並更具影響力。
(以上內容從英文原文翻譯)
我回覆：
Dear Sir/Madam,
Subject: Follow-Up on Request for Park Island Transport Company Limited (PITCL) Open Data (Ref: 1746064293-A-5SPS2)
Thank you for your response regarding my request for Park Island Transport Company Limited (PITCL) to release its transportation-related data as open data. I appreciate your efforts in forwarding my suggestions to PITCL and encouraging them to make their data publicly available. However, I respectfully disagree with the concerns raised about commercial sensitivity and technical barriers, and I would like to propose further steps to address this matter.
Firstly, regarding the concern about commercial-sensitive data, particularly real-time transit data and historical data, I believe that the release of such data, in line with practices already adopted by operators like Fortune Ferry and Tsui Wah Ferry Service, does not inherently compromise commercial interests. For instance, data such as bus and ferry schedules, route details, and anonymized performance metrics (e.g., on-time rates and passenger volumes) are standard in open data initiatives globally, as seen on platforms like DATA.GOV.HK. These datasets can be structured to exclude any proprietary or sensitive information, such as internal financial records, while still providing significant public value. The success of other transport operators in Hong Kong in sharing similar data demonstrates that commercial sensitivity can be managed effectively while promoting transparency and innovation.
Secondly, I do not believe technical concerns pose a significant barrier to releasing open data. PITCL already operates a real-time estimated time of arrival (ETA) website (http://eta.pitcl.com.hk/shk?site=pi&lang=zh), which indicates that the infrastructure for collecting and disseminating real-time transit data is in place. Converting this data into machine-readable formats (e.g., JSON, CSV, or GTFS) is a straightforward process, as evidenced by the practices of other operators. Additionally, the DATA.GOV.HK platform provides clear guidelines and support for data providers, including the Terms and Conditions of Use, which ensure compliance with open data standards. I am confident that any technical challenges can be addressed with existing tools and expertise available in Hong Kong’s tech community.
To move this initiative forward, I would be happy to participate in a meeting with representatives from the Transport Department and PITCL to discuss these concerns in detail and explore practical solutions. Such a meeting could clarify how to structure data releases to address commercial and technical considerations while aligning with Hong Kong’s smart city goals, as promoted by the Digital Policy Office. I am also willing to connect PITCL with technical experts from the open data community who can assist in implementing best practices for data sharing, drawing from the successful models of DATA.GOV.HK and other transport operators.
Please let me know a suitable time to arrange this discussion. You may reach me by email. I look forward to collaborating with the Transport Department and PITCL to make Hong Kong’s transportation data ecosystem more comprehensive and impactful.
Thank you for your continued support and consideration.
經過一個月，運輸處終於回覆有關要求珀客開放數據：
Thank you for your enquiry and suggestions on the release of open data by Park Island Transport Company Limited (PITCL). We have forwarded your suggestions to PITCL for their consideration and encouraged them to open up data to the public. It is understood that they have some technical concerns and concerns for protection of commercial-sensitive data, especially in relation to Real -Time Transit Data and Historical Data. The Transport Department will continue to liaise with PITCL and encourage them to open up data.
support!!!