Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihomoravského kraje

What Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihomoravského kraje does

Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihomoravského kraje (IDS JMK), operated by KORDIS JMK, is the regional integrated public transportation authority coordinating bus, tram, trolleybus, and rail services across the South Moravian Region (Jihomoravský kraj) in the Czech Republic, with Brno as the urban core. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Brno, IDS JMK unifies multiple independent operators under a single ticketing, scheduling, and passenger information platform, eliminating fragmentation that would otherwise force riders to purchase separate tickets per mode or operator. The system serves daily commuters, regional travelers, and tourists — including cross-border connections to Austria — and offers dedicated tourist tickets, special tourist lines (such as historic tram line H4), and bike transport services.

The technical stack centers on the POSEIDON mobile application for ticket purchase and travel information, the iRIS electronic ticketing and fare-collection system, the ESHOP.idsjmk.cz e-commerce storefront for online fare purchases, and an online connection-search/journey-planner tool covering all integrated modes. Distribution is multi-channel: a dedicated e-shop, mobile app, physical contact centers, and on-board/stop ticket sales. The connection-finder and real-time departure displays reflect centralized scheduling and disruption-management infrastructure spanning urban Brno transport, regional bus lines, and S-train rail services. No API, SDK, or MCP integration surface is exposed, and there is no disclosed AI/ML capability.

As a public regional authority, IDS JMK is funded by contributions from the South Moravian Region and the statutory city of Brno rather than operating as a market-driven farebox-recovery business. Pricing follows a zone-based fare structure with discounts, tourist products, and electronic tickets, but specific fares are not disclosed in the available material. Revenue, headcount trends, and budget figures are not disclosed; the entity is not privately held, venture-backed, or publicly traded, and has no subsidiaries, M&A activity, or external funding rounds. Ongoing strategic signals are limited to a 2026 mobile-app redesign competition, EU project engagement, and continued expansion of tourist-oriented and cross-border services.

Name

Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihomoravského kraje

Legal name

Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihomoravského kraje

Website

https://kordis-jmk.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

IDS JMK, operated by KORDIS JMK, is a regional public transport authority coordinating buses, trams, trolleybuses, and trains across the South Moravian Region and Brno under a unified ticketing and passenger information platform, serving residents, commuters, and tourists.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521)

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 industry

Integrated Ticketing & Fare Management (Capping, Passes, Validators) (THADALAC)

Keywords

• Public transportation services
• Integrated ticketing system
• Regional transit planning
• Electronic fare collection
• Multimodal transit coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Brno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

IDS JMK operates an integrated public transportation system across the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, unifying buses, trams, trolleybuses and trains under a single ticketing, scheduling and route planning framework. The system serves residents for daily commuting and tourists for regional travel, including cross-border connections to Austria, via the POSEIDON mobile app, the EOC electronic fare system, an e-shop and physical contact centers.

Product overview

Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihomoravského kraje (IDS JMK) is a unified public transportation system serving the South Moravian Region of the Czech Republic, primarily centered on the city of Brno. The system integrates multiple transport modes including buses, trams, trolleybuses, and trains into a single coordinated network. The portfolio includes the POSEIDON mobile application for passenger information and ticketing, the ESHOP electronic ticket sales platform, the EOC electronic fare system, and a connection finder tool. The service encompasses urban transport in Brno, regional bus lines, railway services (S-trains), and special tourist lines including the historic tram line H4.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• POSEIDON Mobile Application Mobile application that enables passengers to purchase tickets, validate fares, and access real-time travel information across the IDS JMK integrated transport network. Designed for residents and tourists using public transport in the South Moravian Region.
• ESHOP.idsjmk.cz Ticket Sales Platform Online e-commerce platform that allows passengers to purchase digital tickets and fare products for travel across the IDS JMK integrated public transport network. Targets individual consumers seeking to buy tickets online before or during travel.
• Elektronické jízdné (EOC) Electronic Ticketing System Electronic fare system that enables digital ticket payment across the IDS JMK network of buses, trams, trolleybuses and trains. Provides passengers with a paperless alternative to physical tickets, interoperable with the POSEIDON app and iRIS backend.
• Connection Finder (Vyhledávač spojení) Web-based route planning tool that enables passengers to search and find optimal travel connections across bus, tram, trolleybus and train services within the IDS JMK network. Serves both daily commuters and visitors planning regional or cross-border journeys.
• Tourist Tickets and Special Tourist Lines Curated ticket products and dedicated transport lines designed for tourists visiting the South Moravian Region, including the historic tram line H4, tourist ticket packages, group travel fares, and the cross-border S82 railway line to Retz, Austria. Targets visitors seeking easy access to regional attractions, wine regions and cross-border travel.
• Integrated Regional Transport Service (Buses, Trams, Trolleybuses, Trains) Core integrated public transport service operated by multiple operators under IDS JMK coordination, combining urban transport in Brno, regional bus lines, S-train railway services and special lines into a single coordinated network. Serves daily commuters, regional travelers and tourists across the South Moravian Region under a unified timetable and zone-based fare system.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Česká asociace organizátorů veřejné dopravy (ČAOVD)minorOthersKORDIS JMK is a member of the Czech Association of Public Transport Organizers, a professional association connecting public transport organizing bodies across the Czech Republic.

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Citymapper: Global urban mobility app providing multimodal route planning and ticketing across public transport. Relevant emerging player for IDS JMK's POSEIDON/iRIS digital strategy, though currently not deeply deployed in Brno.

Broad incumbents

• Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB): Integrated regional public transport authority for Berlin and Brandenburg in Germany. Comparable broad incumbent operating unified multimodal ticketing, fare zones and route planning across a German metropolitan region — same operating model as IDS JMK at larger scale.

Regional players

• Verkehrsverbund Oberösterreich (OÖVV): Integrated public transport coordinator for Upper Austria, directly relevant given IDS JMK's cross-border line to Austria. Operates the same model of multimodal integration and unified regional ticketing in the adjacent Austrian market.
• Wiener Linien: Vienna's public transport operator running metro, tram and bus services with integrated ticketing. Comparable regional urban operator with electronic ticketing and mobile app, structurally similar to DPMB's role within IDS JMK.
• DP hl. m. Prahy (Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy): Prague Public Transit Company operating trams, metro and buses in Prague. A regional player operating an urban transit network in a different Czech region; comparable in service mix (tram/bus) to Brno's urban transit within the IDS JMK system.

Direct peers

• Dopravní podnik města Brna (DPMB): Brno city public transport operator running trams, buses and trolleybuses inside the IDS JMK integrated system. Functions as a key contracted operator for IDS JMK, with shared timetables, ticketing and passenger information.
• IDS Moravskoslezský (ODIS): Integrated public transport system for the Moravian-Silesian Region (ODIS/KODIS). Closest regional peer to IDS JMK by scale and structure, operating across the Ostrava metropolitan area with unified multimodal ticketing and similar coordinating body mandate.
• ROPID (Regional Organiser of Prague Integrated Transport): Regional integrated public transport coordinator for Prague and the Central Bohemian Region. Directly comparable to IDS JMK as a Czech regional authority that integrates buses, trams, metro and trains under unified ticketing and route planning.
• IDOL (Integrovaný dopravní systém Libereckého kraje): Integrated public transport coordinator for the Liberec Region in the Czech Republic. Comparable to IDS JMK as a regional authority providing unified multimodal ticketing and route planning across multiple operators.
• IDSOK (Integrovaný dopravní systém Olomouckého kraje): Integrated transport system for the Olomouc Region in the Czech Republic, coordinating multimodal public transport under a unified ticketing framework. Direct structural peer to IDS JMK operating in an adjacent Czech region with the same coordination mandate.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ids_jmk
• Facebookfacebook.com/idsjmk.cz

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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