VehicleModel (org-ref instead of free text)

[JohanEntur]

I suggest that on VehicleModel we either change "Manufacturer" to "ManufacturerRef", or simply add ManufacturerRef as an option.

Today, the user can input a text to reference an organisation (Manufacturer), while in other places of NeTEx all org data is stored separately. Imho this would align Manufacturer with the rest of NeTEx.

<vehicleModels>
  <VehicleModel id="113232" version="1">
    <Name>TopClass 500 S 531 DT</Name>
    <Description>The TopClass S 531 DT is a touring coach that combines impressive
      elegance, safety and cost-effectiveness across two levels. With its versatile
      concept, it is just as ideal for luxurious travel with discerning passengers as for
      modern long-distance trips.</Description>
    <Manufacturer>Setra Bus</Manufacturer>
    <!-- I want OrganisationRef here instead of a freetext field -->
    <!-- Setra is a German bus brand of EvoBus GmbH, itself a wholly owned subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG. -->

new

<vehicleModels>
  <VehicleModel id="113232" version="1">
    <Name>TopClass 500 S 531 DT</Name>
    <Description>The TopClass S 531 DT is a touring coach that combines impressive
      elegance, safety and cost-effectiveness across two levels. With its versatile
      concept, it is just as ideal for luxurious travel with discerning passengers as for
      modern long-distance trips.</Description>
    <ManufacturerRef ref="SETRA-ORG-ID"/>

[YAmsler]

Is a VehicleModel linked to a category of vehicle defined in legislation (e.g. Regulation (EU) 2018/858 for road)? In your example, what is a "touring coach"? Where is it described? What would apply for the airborne and waterborne sector?

[JohanEntur]

I dont know what you mean. Im only suggesting that we change a free text input to a ref. It has nothing to do with the vehicle model.