Understanding the Moovit Update Process: Overnight Loading for Edited Content ๐
We've all been there โ making changes to a project in the Moovit editor, eager to see the changes go live. ๐ Let's walk through what happens once you've made an edit and how Moovit ensures the quality of those updates. โ
How Do Edits Work in Moovit? ๐ ๏ธ
Moovit is committed to maintaining a high standard of accuracy and user-friendliness. When you make an edit, it undergoes a moderation process. This is where our dedicated team steps in to review and ensure that the proposed changes meet our quality bar. โ๏ธ
The Overnight Update: Patience is a Virtue โณ
- Moderation in Action: Once you click "save" on your edit, it enters the queue for moderation. ๐ฅ Our moderators diligently review changes, considering factors like user level and the nature of the edit.
- The Timing: Once your moderations are approved, an overnight update will be performed, and the changes will be visible in the app by morning. โ๏ธ
- Note: To make the approval process faster, please add source information (links, photos, or notes). ๐๐ธ
- Why Overnight? Quality takes time. โฑ๏ธ Our overnight process ensures that your edits are seamlessly integrated without disrupting the user experience. It ensures all information is accurate and reliable. ๐ก๏ธ
Your Role as a Mooviter ๐ค
- Levels of Trust: Trust is key! ๐ As you continue to contribute and your level advances, your edits may be moderated more quickly. It's our way of saying thanks for your consistent quality work. ๐
- Stay Informed: Keep an eye on the status of your edits. If they're marked for overnight loading, they'll be updated while you dream of smoother commutes. ๐ด๐ค
Your Impact: Every edit is important. It helps keep the Moovit community on the move! ๐
What can we do in the editor while a loading is in progress? โ๏ธ
When an update is in progress, you will see a message indicating the estimated time for completion. โณ
โ What tasks CAN I do during a loading?
- Edit Service Alerts. โ ๏ธ
- Add Short-term changes (though they won't appear until loading is complete). ๐
- Edit stops (reflections will appear after the loading). ๐
โ What tasks CAN'T I do during the update?
- Edit line numbers. ๐ข
- Edit agency names. ๐ข
- Edit pathways/entrances. ๐ช
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT: Keep in mind that once you click "Save", further editing will be locked ๐. Therefore, we recommend clicking "OK" for individual changes and only clicking "SAVE" at the very end of your session.
The following tasks will be locked if you "Save":
- Agency & Lines ๐๏ธ
- Trip settings ๐
- Holidays ๐
- Clusters ๐
- Stop pair segment shape ๐ฃ๏ธ
- Fares ๐ฐ
Being a Mooviter means being part of a community that values excellence and patience. โจ While you might not see your changes immediately, rest easy knowing they're in the pipeline to enhance the experience of countless users. ๐ค
Thanks for your contributions and understanding! Together, we're making Moovit better, one edit at a time! ๐ช๐