Transport Timetable Data Assistant (CSV / GTFS-Friendly)

## Transport Timetable Data Assistant (CSV / GTFS-Friendly)

We are looking for a detail-oriented freelance data assistant to help collect and organise ferry timetable information for an independent transport mapping and journey planning project focused on Istanbul’s ferry network.

The role involves extracting route, stop, and timetable information from websites, PDFs, and timetable images, then organising the information into structured CSV files following GTFS-compatible formatting and data rules.

Accuracy and consistency are extremely important. We are looking for someone who can work carefully with complex timetable information and produce high-quality, reliable datasets. Poor-quality or inconsistent data is not useful for this project.

We can provide guidance, templates, and examples for the required GTFS-style structure, so prior GTFS experience is helpful but not essential.

### Responsibilities

* Extract timetable and stop information from public transport websites and documents
* Organise route and schedule data into structured CSV files
* Follow defined GTFS-compatible formatting standards
* Verify stop order, departure times, and service patterns
* Identify inconsistencies, missing information, or timetable conflicts
* Maintain clean, consistent, and accurate datasets

### Ideal Skills

* Excellent attention to detail
* Strong spreadsheet and CSV data handling skills
* Ability to interpret transport timetables accurately
* Comfortable working with structured data and formatting rules
* Reliable and quality-focused approach to data work

### Useful but Not Essential

* Familiarity with GTFS or public transport data formats
* Python, web scraping, or automation experience
* Experience extracting data from PDFs or images
* Turkish language ability
* Interest or background in transport, mapping, or transit systems

### Project Details

* Remote freelance work
* Flexible hours
* Initial focus on Istanbul ferry services
* Potential for ongoing work as the project expands

Please include:

* Relevant experience
* Examples of similar timetable or data processing work if available
* Whether you have any GTFS or transport data experience
* Your preferred hourly or fixed-rate pricing

We are primarily looking for someone who is accurate, organised, and capable of producing dependable, high-quality data outputs.