Data methodology
How transportation information is presented.
CheckingThings separates source, freshness and business verification so users can understand what each signal means before relying on a record.
Source
Each record should be understood in the context of where it came from. CheckingThings presents information through the operator and administrator workflows supported by the application.
Freshness
Where available, fares carry update or effective-date information. A published fare is not described as real-time unless the underlying system supports that claim.
Verification
Business verification and fare freshness are separate signals. Verification helps explain who a business is; it does not guarantee that a fare will remain unchanged.
How to read a record
Look at the information available for the specific fare or operator. The source, any freshness information and business verification answer different questions and should not be treated as one combined guarantee.
Mobility methodology
How Mobility information should be understood.
Driver and vehicle identity
Mobility driver profiles and vehicle information should be understood according to the verification status and records available in CheckingThings. A profile or listing is not, by itself, a guarantee of a driver’s current availability or conduct.
Availability and service areas
Service areas, availability and operating information may change. Users should check the latest information shown for a driver before relying on it.
Pricing and trust signals
Mobility pricing, driver trust information and verification status answer different questions. Verification does not guarantee a fixed price, immediate availability, or a particular service outcome.