Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje

What Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje does

Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje (IDPK), operated by the private limited company POVED s.r.o. (Nerudova 25, Plzeň), is the designated public transport organizer (POVED) for the Pilsen Region of the Czech Republic, functioning as a coordinating authority rather than an operating carrier. IDPK integrates regional trains (České dráhy, ARRIVA vlaky, GW Train Regio), regional buses (including ARRIVA STŘEDNÍ ČECHY and the blue fleet 'Flotila modrých autobusů'), and city public transport (MHD, operated by PMDP) under a single zone-based tariff system covering the Pilsen Region, parts of the South Bohemian Region, and cross-border Bavarian districts of Cham, Regen, and Freyung-Grafenau. Core technical products include the physical Plzeňská karta smart card, the Virtuální Plzeňská karta mobile application, a fare calculator, real-time vehicle tracking, on-demand transport ('Spoje na zavolání'), barrier-free and bicycle-equipped (cyklobusy) services, and tourist fare products Turista Plzeňskem and Turista Plzeňskem a Bavorskem.

The business model combines direct ticket sales (single tickets, subscriptions, tourist passes via onboard sales, station counters, mobile app, and the ČD e-shop and Můj vlak platforms) with revenue from cross-border and inter-regional tariff agreements. Customers are segmented horizontally across the general public — daily commuters, students aged 15–26 with discounted fares, seniors over 65 traveling free in Pilsen, and tourists/leisure travelers — with no enterprise accounts or named customer logos. Marketing is conducted through the idpk.cz website, Facebook and Instagram channels, an email newsletter, the mobile app, and tourism partnerships (e.g., kudyznudy.cz).

Strategic momentum centers on geographic expansion: IDPK is extending tariff coverage into the South Bohemian Region from 2026-07-01, has launched a new international line to Tirschenreuth (Germany) in June 2026, introduced bus line 574 'Berounka' in June 2026, and is migrating toward a mobile-first digital ticketing platform via the Virtuální Plzeňská karta app, all of which position IDPK to scale ridership, coverage, and cross-border fare capture.

Name

Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje

Legal name

POVED s.r.o.

Website

https://idpk.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje (IDPK), operated by POVED s.r.o. in Plzeň, coordinates integrated public transport across the Pilsen Region of the Czech Republic. It unifies regional trains, buses, and city MHD under a single zone-based tariff with cross-border extensions into Bavaria and the South Bohemian Region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Services

NAICS

Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door) (TLAFAJAB), Rural & Community Demand-Responsive Transit (THAIAHAD), Transportation Reservations (Car Service, Limo, Shuttle) (HSACALAH), Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Public transport coordination
• Integrated ticketing systems
• Regional bus services
• Passenger rail services
• Fare management systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Pilsen

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ticket sales and fare collection: Revenue generated from sale of integrated transport tickets including single tickets, subscriptions, and tourist passes across trains, buses, and MHD within the Plzeň region and cross-border connections to Bavaria and South Bohemia.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje (IDPK) is the integrated public transport system for the Pilsen Region in the Czech Republic. Operated by POVED s.r.o., it coordinates regional trains, regional buses, and city public transport (MHD) under a unified zone-based tariff. The organization sells integrated tickets and smart cards, manages timetables, and provides real-time vehicle tracking and journey planning tools across the Plzeň Region, with cross-border extensions to Bavaria and selected South Bohemian areas.

Product overview

Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje (IDPK) operates as the unified public transport system for the Pilsen Region in Czech Republic. The organization coordinates regional bus and train services across multiple carriers (ČD, ARRIVA, GW Train Regio), integrating them under a single tariff system with zone-based fares. The core offering includes scheduled bus lines, regional rail services, and city public transport (MHD) in major towns. Key service products include the Plzeňská karta and its digital counterpart Virtuální Plzeňská karta (mobile app) for ticketing; tourist fare products 'Turista Plzeňskem' and 'Turista Plzeňskem a Bavorskem' for regional and cross-border travel; a fare calculator; real-time vehicle tracking; on-demand transport services; and dedicated bicycle transport (cyklobusy). IDPK operates 18 fully-equipped train stations and numerous bus routes throughout the region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Plzeňská karta (Plzeň Card) Physical smart card for integrated public transport payments and travel across the IDPK network, including trains, buses, and MHD in the Pilsen Region.
• Virtuální Plzeňská karta (Virtual Plzeň Card) Mobile application enabling digital ticketing, fare purchases, and smart travel management via smartphone for the IDPK transport network.
• Turista Plzeňskem One-day transfer ticket allowing unlimited travel across all IDPK zones in the Pilsen Region and selected sections of South Bohemian districts, valid on trains, buses, and MHD.
• Turista Plzeňskem a Bavorskem One-day tourist ticket covering the entire IDPK network plus Bavarian territory in German districts of Cham, Regen, and Freyung-Grafenau for cross-border travel.
• Spoje na zavolání (On-Demand Transport) Flexible on-demand transport service available in select areas, allowing passengers to book trips on demand.
• Cyklobusy (Bicycle Buses) Designated bus routes equipped for bicycle transport, enabling combined cycling and public transport journeys throughout the region.
• Bezbariérová doprava (Barrier-Free Transport) Accessible transport services ensuring mobility for passengers with reduced mobility, including wheelchair-accessible vehicles and stations.
• Bus Line 574 'Berounka' New public transport bus line designated 'Berounka' providing regional connectivity within the IDPK network.
• International Line Tachov – Tirschenreuth Cross-border international bus line connecting Tachov in the Czech Republic with Tirschenreuth in Germany.
• Bus Line 335 on Western Ring Bus line 335 operating along the Western Ring route, connecting Horní Bříza through Třemošná to Borská pole and university.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bavarian districts (Cham, Regen, Freyung-Grafenau)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 May 2022Cross-border partnership enabling IDPK tourist tickets to be valid on selected bus lines in Bavaria, expanding tourism connectivity.
• Plzeňský kraj (Pilsen Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority that mandates and funds IDPK as the official public transport organizer for the Plzeň Region.
• České dráhy (Czech Railways)coreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary railway operator providing passenger services across the IDPK network with integrated ticketing and tariff acceptance.
• ARRIVA vlakycoreTechnology or IntegrationRailway operator providing regional train services within the IDPK network, operating on routes including Plzeň hl.n. and other stations.
• GW Train RegiocoreTechnology or IntegrationRegional railway operator providing train services on specific routes including Klatovy, Sušice, and Plasy stations.
• PMDP (Plzeňské městské dopravní podniky)coreTechnology or IntegrationCity public transport operator in Plzeň, integrating MHD with regional transport through unified tariff system.
• Jihočeský kraj (South Bohemian Region)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInter-regional partnership expanding IDPK ticket validity to parts of South Bohemia, including tourist routes to Šumava.
• kudyznudy.czminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCzech tourism portal partnership for promotion of tourist routes and travel tips using IDPK services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• České dráhy (Czech Railways): National rail operator providing integrated passenger rail services within the IDPK network and operating the e-shop channel for IDPK tickets — a much larger incumbent that is both partner and asymmetric counterpart to IDPK.
• ARRIVA vlaky: Private regional rail operator owned by Deutsche Bahn's Arriva group, delivering passenger rail services within the IDPK tariff network — larger incumbent that is a core service partner for IDPK.

Direct peers

• IDS PKS (Integrated Transport of Pardubice Region): Public transport coordinator for the Pardubice Region with integrated regional rail and bus ticketing — another Czech regional IDS comparable to IDPK in scope, scale, and coordinating role.
• ROPID (Regional Organiser of Prague Integrated Transport): Prague regional integrated transport coordinator that integrates rail, metro, bus, and tram fares under a single tariff across the Central Bohemian Region — the largest Czech IDS, structurally analogous to IDPK with a public-mandate coordination model over private/public carrier mix.
• ODIS (Ostravian Integrated Transport): Coordinator of integrated transport in the Moravian-Silesian Region around Ostrava, integrating rail, bus, and city transport (DPO) under a unified tariff — same mandate structure as IDPK in a different Czech region.
• KORDIS (IDS JMK South Moravia): Coordinator of integrated public transport in the South Moravian Region (IDS JMK), covering Brno and surrounding districts with multi-modal fare integration across rail and bus — directly comparable regional coordinator in another Czech region.

Regional players

• BEG (Bayerische Eisenbahngesellschaft): Bavarian state rail/transit authority that orders and funds regional rail and bus services and cooperates with IDPK on the cross-border 'Turista Plzeňskem a Bavorskem' ticket — the German counterpart on the other side of IDPK's cross-border network.
• PMDP (Plzeňské městské dopravní podniky): City public transport operator in Plzeň (operator, not coordinator), integrated into IDPK's tariff system — comparable as a core operating partner rather than direct competitor, given the entity-vs-operator structural difference.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xfacebook.com/IDPK.cz
• Facebookfacebook.com/IDPK.cz
• Instagraminstagram.com/idpk.cz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/poved-s-r-o-

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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