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by bransonf 2381 days ago
> the Lime API does not return a unique Scooter ID. For every request the returned scooter IDs are randomized

How did you figure this out?

I’ve been playing with this scooter data for a while (Lime included) and I’ve always been able to correctly map scooter ID uniquely to a scooter at a location. Multiple requests will return the same scooter in the same location and I’ve always believed the same ID in a different place later meant the scooter actually moved.
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sknzl 2380 days ago
When I was trying to retrieve the same data from Lime API as I did for Circ, I retrieved only unique scooter ids. Even after recording 24h. First I was puzzled, but then I realized that many different scooter ids are at exactly the same GPS coordinates (also same battery level, etc). That's how I reached my conclusion.

But I might be wrong about this. I'll give it a second try for confirmation.

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bransonf 2380 days ago
It’s possible that Lime operates differently in Portugal than US, too.

Also, I had a look at your repository and it’s fantastic. Great work on this.

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