Category: Technical Notes
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Merwedebrug Closure Reflected in PTV xServer internet Truck Routing
On 18 July 2026, Dutch authorities closed the Merwedebrug to truck traffic after identifying structural concerns affecting the bridge. As this route is an important connection for freight transport in the Netherlands, the closure can have a significant impact on truck route planning.…
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PTV xServer 1 End-of-Life: The time to act is now!
On 30 September 2026, PTV xServer 1 Internet and PTV xServer 1 On-Premise will permanently reach their End-of-Life. This means the servers will be shut down and no further use, map updates, toll data, bug fixes, or support of any kind will be available after that date.…
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Removal of legacy toll format in PTV xServer 2
We would like to inform all users of PTV xServer 2 who configure toll calculation in their routing or distance matrix requests about an upcoming change.
The experimental parameter ‘useDetailedToll’ will be removed from the xRoute and xDima API as well as from the xServer configuration file with the first release of 2027.…
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Migration Required: HERE Maps Tile API Shutdown
HERE has officially deprecated and shut down its Maps Tile API, directly affecting PTV xServer and PTV xServer internet users who rely on it for satellite imagery. To maintain seamless access to high-resolution map tiles, users must transition to one of the following alternatives:
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HERE Raster Tile API v3 – Users can migrate to HERE’s latest Raster Tile API v3.
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Planned Downtime of PTV xServer internet Customer Center – Saturday, 22nd March 2025
…To ensure the continued reliability and performance of our services, a planned maintenance will take place on 22nd March 2025, resulting in a temporary downtime. This downtime is scheduled to last a maximum of 1 hour, occurring between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM CET. -
PTV xServer internet – URL Change for PTV xServer 1 and PTV xServer 2 API Requests
We want to inform you about an important update regarding our PTV xServer internet 1 and PTV xServer internet 2 APIs. In our ongoing commitment to provide you with more reliable and stable services, we are making a fundamental change to our hosting infrastructure.…