Transit API: how does it work?

[dustinsc]

Has anyone figured out exactly how the transit API works? I don't mean on a technical level, just what kind of apps can we expect third parties to develop with the API, and how does it interact with the maps app?

 

[mrapplegate]

Has anyone figured out exactly how the transit API works? I don't mean on a technical level, just what kind of apps can we expect third parties to develop with the API, and how does it interact with the maps app?

It will use GPS data and send points to a server and the API will display the route via maps.
But I have not looked into it. I think the Transit info will be integrated into the Maps app, not a separate app.