Easy access to the World Cup with new mobility information service (PR)

Innovative fare information system for Munich's public transport utility MVV in operation for the start of the World Cup

The system, which has so far been introduced for the main lines of the urban and underground railway systems, was ordered by the MVV with the support of funding from the Bavarian State government. Further development stages are planned. The aim is not only to provide timetable information for the entire Munich conurbation, but also to provide guidance about the available fare options. This means that before they leave home customers can see for example whether it might be more economical to travel after the rush-hour period, or to combine a number of activities and buy a day-ticket. A user-friendly interface makes this an attractive and convenient new on-line service.

"We are pleased that with this new fare information system we are able to contribute to making public transport more attractive", said Dr. Olaf Schemczyk, member of the executive board of IVU. "In particular we are pleased that the new "Tarifberater" system will be up and running during the World Cup."

In a second stage, the new system will be extended so that it will show the fares charged for any trip using all available modes of public transport over the entire MVV catchment area. It will then be possible to identify the most economic options taking into account special rates for children, young people and senior citizens, as well as off-peak reductions, group and family tickets, and surcharges for bicycles, baggage, or dogs.

If the system proves successful with customers then it is possible that a third, technically more demanding phase could be implemented. The "Tarifberater" will then be able to offer information about the most cost-effective trip routes to suit the individual mobility wishes. A customer will enter various trips and the time window within which they have to be made. The system will then calculate the possible combinations and makes proposals for the travel times and tickets required, so that the customer can make an informed decision about which option seems most appropriate.

To try out the new "Tarifberater" go to www.mvv-tarifberater.de

IVU Traffic Technologies AG is a leading supplier of IT systems for planning, operating and optimising transport and logistics processes. 30 years of experience developing hardware and software systems for more than 300 public transport companies has also made IVU the market leader for IT solutions in other segments: monitoring truck fleets, setting up retail networks in geo-marketing, election processing. This is IVU's approach to transportation and beyond.