News from the Cities
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
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
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
Tisséo of Toulouse joins EMTA to become the 35th member of the association
EMTA is proud to welcome the public transport authority of Toulouse, Tisséo Collectivités, as its 35th member. Toulouse was approved as an EMTA member in the general meeting of the association, currently taking place in Kraków, Poland. “It is a great opportunity for us to learn from other public transport authorities in Europe and benefit
Warsaw will procure a new ticketing system
In about 3 years from now, passengers in the Warsaw metropolitan area will use a new ticketing system that will be quick, easy, comfortable and intuitive. The Public Transport Authority (ZTM) has just started the procedure to select a contractor for the project. “Setting up a new ticketing system is a very large, long-term and
Metropolitan Transport Company unanimously approved in Porto
On 3 November 2023, the Metropolitan Council of Porto approved the creation of the Metropolitan Transport Company. A new chapter opens for the region and reflects a commitment to improving mobility and quality of life. “A historic document” for Eduardo Vítor Rodrigues, president of the Porto Metropolitan Council (CMP), highlighting his role as mediator and
Katalin Walter is elected EMTA president for a two-year term
Delegates of the transport authorities for the largest European metropolitan areas met in Barcelona on 26 October 2023 for the 50th General Meeting of EMTA. They elected Katalin Walter as new EMTA president for a 2-year term. Ms Walter is the CEO of BKK (Budapesti Közlekedési Központ), the Transport Authority for Budapest. Delegates also voted
EMTA welcomes a new member: the Bucharest-Ilfov Public Transport Intercommunity Development Association (TPBI)
On 11 May 2023 at the Oslo General Meeting, TPBI formally joined EMTA as a new member. Founded in 2017, the Bucharest-Ilfov Public Transport Intercommunity Development Association is the public transport authority responsible for coordinating the largest public transport system in Romania, carrying 2.5 million passengers per day. TPBI contracts out the provision of tram,
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