📋 Tender Overview
Budapest December 3 2025 - The MAV Group is implementing comprehensive digital and infrastructural developments within the framework of the project titled Development of public transport services - travel planning and traffic management systems prioritizing public transport aimed at improving the quality of public transport for passengers. The developments are being realized through European Union support financed by four IKOP Plus support contracts.
The aim of the project is to develop the entire spectrum of public transport in a way that is perceptible to passengers through the development of modern unified and efficient systems starting from timetable planning to passenger information and ticket purchasing. Thanks to the developments the operational efficiency of the MAV Group will improve and the services will be based on more modern IT solutions. The sources of funding for the developments and their values:
Development of travel planning and traffic management systems for public transport services (in accordance with RRF) I.
Project ID: IKOP_PLUSZ-1.1.0-23-2025-00011
Granted support amount: 600000000 HUF
Development of travel planning and traffic management systems for public transport services (in accordance with RRF) II.
Project ID: IKOP_PLUSZ-1.2.0-23-2025-00014
Granted support amount: 8100000000 HUF
Development of travel planning and traffic management systems for public transport services (in accordance with RRF) III.
Project ID: IKOP_PLUSZ-2.1.0-23-2025-00008
Granted support amount: 700000000 HUF
Development of travel planning and traffic management systems for public transport services (in accordance with RRF) IV.
Project ID: IKOP_PLUSZ-2.2.0-23-2025-00009
Granted support amount: 600000000 HUF
The developments started in 2023 and are planned to be completed by December 31 2029 which will result in among other things:
The timetable preparation process will be renewed which will reduce delays through planning based on real data increase the number of connections and improve the predictability of services.
A new intelligent passenger counting system will be established which provides accurate real-time data on passenger traffic helps optimize schedules and capacities mitigates congestion on individual routes and improves the travel experience.
Through the MAV+ mobile application passengers will have access to a completely renewed modern user-friendly application which includes ticket and pass purchasing travel planning delay insurance and climate guarantee among others.
An additional 110 new ticket vending machines have been installed nationwide which provide fast and cashless ticket purchasing 24 hours a day even at smaller stations without ticket offices.
The extension of vehicle monitoring to local public services will be realized: within this framework the onboard equipment will be installed on approximately 680 buses operating in large cities. This will make real-time passenger information and digital ticket purchasing available in local transport as well allowing passengers to travel in a unified interoperable system.
The integration of road and rail traffic management will be realized creating a unified monitoring system at the MAV Groups National Emergency Center. The new system provides real-time data on the movement of trains and buses enabling faster and more accurate responses in emergencies.
The digitization of train departure processes will be realized thanks to which station activities - such as vehicle preparation cleaning and security checks - will be carried out transparently with IT support. This ensures cleaner more comfortable vehicles and more accurate departure information for passengers.
The passenger information infrastructure will be expanded further increasing the reliability of the system and creating faster and more stable communication with travelers.
The developments not only improve the passenger experience but also significantly increase the operational efficiency of the MAV Group contributing to the modernization of domestic public transport and the goals of sustainable mobility. The developments contribute to the establishment of a modern digitally supported integrated public transport system in Hungary which is built on the needs of passengers and sustainability goals alike. More information about the project can be found on the www.mavcsoport.hu website under the Developments/investments-IKOP Plus applications-IT projects menu.
MAV Zrt. Communication Directorate
E-mail: sajto@mavcsoport.hu
