Kraków unveils modernised public transport with new buses and rebranding
Kraków’s public transport system has undergone a major transformation with the launch of a new bus service contract and the introduction of a refreshed visual identity. 151 new buses hit the streets by early 2025 On 19 October 2024 Kraków’s streets welcomed the first batch of 89 buses under a new contract with Mobilis. By
PID starts a groundbreaking demand-responsive transport service in Central Bohemia
The Prague Integrated Transport System (PID) has introduced PID Haló, a pilot project for demand-responsive transport. It is the first implementation of transport on demand under a public service obligation contract. Unlike traditional transport, PID Haló features flexible routes tailored to passenger needs, integrating seamlessly with the existing Prague Integrated Transport System. The project utilizes
Transport contracts high on the agenda at the EMTA General Meeting
The 52nd General Meeting of EMTA concluded in Porto on Friday 11 October 2024. The agenda focused on EU affairs and procuring public transport services through tenders and contracts. The meeting was hosted by the Metropolitan Area of Porto (AMP), the Porto region’s public transport authority. EMTA’s next General Meeting will be organised in May
New CEO appointed for JUDU in Vilnius
Loreta Levulytė-Staškevičienė has been appointed as the new CEO of JUDU, the public transport and mobility agency of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. JUDU is one of the 35 EMTA members. Loreta Levulytė-Staškevičienė has taken on the role on September 4th 2024, with a vision to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the mobility and transport network
The 52nd EMTA General Meeting takes place in Porto
The delegates of Europe’s largest metropolitan public transport authorities gather this week in Porto for the 52nd General Meeting of EMTA. Current challenges in urban mobility, from the perspective of public transport authorities, are high on the agenda. The meeting will focus on customer satisfaction in public transport, public transport procurement, decarbonising bus services, and
EMTA 52nd general meeting – Porto, Portugal
EMTA delegates will meet in Krakow for the 51st general meeting of the association on 9-11 October 2024. The meeting will be hosted by the metropolitan area of Porto, AMP. More information is available in the Members Only section of the website.
Vilnius rolls out a contactless payment system – transport services also set to improve
Vilnius has officially rolled out a contactless payment system for its public transportation network, enhancing the ease and convenience of travelling around the city. At the same time, there are improvements to public transport services, as 20 new trolleybuses are now operating on the streets of the city, and electric water public transport on the
EMTA Barometer 2024 is released
Public transport ridership figures remain below 2019 in most European metropolitan areas. Consequently, the financial situation of the public transport authorities is strained. These are some of the findings from the 17th edition of the EMTA Barometer, released on 19 June 2024 by the European Public Transport Authorities (EMTA). EMTA Barometer combines public transport statistics