Large innovation for commuters: Hamburg and Berlin launch local transport app!

Large innovation for commuters: Hamburg and Berlin launch local transport app!

In the Hanseatic city, a lot is happening in the area of ​​local public transport! Hamburg and Berlin work on a common local transport app that should make life easier not only to the residents, but also visitors to the two metropolises. A first update about this exciting project has brought [Radio Hamburg] (https://www.radiohamburg.de/aktuelles/hamburg/neue-infos-zur-zur-zurz-f%C3%BCr-hamburg-und-berin- ID1389598.html).

According to the transport companies, the app will be activated in the second half of 2026. It is intended to offer users the opportunity to largely put together their transport offers themselves, similar to an “app store” for mobility. That sounds promising, because with just a few clicks, trips can be planned by subway, buses, e-scooters and even taxis.

intelligent mobility for everyone

The cooperation between Berlin transport companies (BVG) and the Hamburg Hochbahn has existed since autumn 2024 and has clear goals: reduction in costs and a seamless integration of various transport offers. The app will offer everything you need for modern mobility: route information, utilization of transport, ticket purchases and even access to rental cars. This not only helps to better manage the utilization of the systems, but also to improve the user experience.

Another advantage? The BVG and the Hochbahn are planning to offer other transport companies the use of the app. This could initiate a real upheaval in German local transport, similar to the developments that have taken place in Madrid, for example, where technology has met with some challenges.

technological innovations in local transport

public transport systems are experiencing a real change these days - and is no coincidence. Advances in the areas of 5G, Internet of Things (IoT) and Edge Computing significantly change the way passengers get in touch with their local transport. Digi emphasizes that these technologies not only increase efficiency and flexibility, but also open up new opportunities for cost savings.

A burning topic is the need to modernize transport systems, a knowledge that was reinforced by the Covid 19 pandemic. The most important fields of innovation include free -handed driving price survey, digital signage and the use of autonomous transport. Cities that are considered a pioneer in the digital transformation can clearly be ahead here.

This exciting project is reported by a fundamental revision of the website for subscribers to the DVV, such as EURAILPREST. On this new central login platform, it will be important for users to reset their passwords in order to continue to be able to access the comprehensive online offers.