Integrovaná doprava Středočeského kraje, p. o.

What Integrovaná doprava Středočeského kraje, p. o. does

Integrovaná doprava Středočeského kraje, p. o. (IDSK) is a public contribution organization (příspěvková organizace) established on April 1, 2017 and wholly owned by the Central Bohemian Region (Středočeský kraj). Its core function is to serve as the regional transport organizer, representing the region in the procurement of rail and bus services, administering the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) tariff across the Central Bohemian Region in cooperation with the Prague-side counterpart ROPID, and coordinating service standards across approximately 30 carriers operating 433+ suburban and regional bus lines, ~10,000 bus stops, and 14,000+ daily bus connections spanning 1,000+ municipalities.

IDSK's operational scope combines transport coordination, contract management, and passenger-facing digital infrastructure. Core technology components include the PID Lítačka mobile application (developed and maintained by Operátor ICT), which supports ticket purchase, long-term coupon management, cycle tower storage payment, and journey planning; a real-time vehicle tracking system covering trams, buses, trains, and ferries across the unified network; low-energy E-Paper smart bus stop panels; and the PID Haló on-demand transport service that uses artificial intelligence elements to serve areas uneconomical for fixed-line buses. Complementary services include P+R park-and-ride facilities, Cyklohráček seasonal tourist trains, cycle tower storage at seven locations in six cities, and Bezba Doprava barrier-free transport for mobility-impaired passengers. Cross-border tariff interoperability is in place with six neighboring Czech regions.

The revenue model is managed-services oriented, funded primarily through public procurement budgets allocated by Středočeský kraj with coordination funding from Hlavní město Praha. Passenger-facing revenue flows through the zone and time-based PID tariff (single 30-minute tickets at 30 CZK, 90-minute tickets at 40 CZK in Prague, and long-term coupons with annual Prague passes priced at 3,650 CZK), but IDSK's own operating budget is governed by the parent region's annual contribution appropriation rather than ticket sales. Enterprise clients such as ŠKODA AUTO and Toyota operate employer-sponsored shift connections, and employer concentration is incidental to the organization's public mandate.

Name

Integrovaná doprava Středočeského kraje, p. o.

Legal name

Integrovaná doprava Středočeského kraje, příspěvková organizace

Website

https://idsk.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

IDSK is a public-sector transport organizer wholly owned by the Central Bohemian Region, coordinating integrated bus and rail services under the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) tariff across 433+ lines and ~10,000 stops serving 1,000+ municipalities since 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Authority Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Urban Transit Systems (4851), Other Urban Transit Systems (485119), Special Needs Transportation (485991)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Local Transportation, Parking & Mobility Administration (BPAIACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Demand-Managed Urban Bus Services (Headway/Route Optimization within Fixed-Route Networks) (THAIAEAJ), Park-and-Ride / Express Commuter Bus Operators (TLAFAGAF), Shuttle, Park-and-Ride & Mobility Hub Operations (BPABAKAI), Transportation Reservations (Car Service, Limo, Shuttle) (HSACALAH)

Keywords

• Public transport authority
• Integrated ticketing systems
• Regional transport coordination
• Intermodal transport planning
• Mobility services coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Prague 8 - Karlín

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Services: Government-funded public transport services ordered by Středočeský kraj and Prague. Revenue comes from public procurement funding for regional transport services rather than direct passenger revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

IDSK is a public-sector transport organizer that plans, coordinates, and manages integrated public transport services (buses, trains, trams, metro, and ferries) for the Central Bohemian Region in cooperation with ROPID. It delivers these services through a unified zone- and time-based PID tariff, the PID Lítačka mobile ticketing application, real-time passenger information systems, and additional mobility services including P+R park-and-ride facilities, cycle towers, the Cyklohráček tourist train, and barrier-free and on-demand transport for uncovered areas.

Product overview

Integrovaná doprava Středočeského kraje (IDSK) operates as the public transport organizer for the Central Bohemian Region, managing the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) system in cooperation with ROPID. The organization oversees integrated public transport combining rail (ČD trains, S-lines), buses (regional and suburban lines), trams, metro, and ferries under a unified tariff system. Key products include the PID Lítačka mobile ticketing app, the Cyklohráček tourist train, P+R park-and-ride facilities, cycle towers for intermodal travel, smart E-Paper bus stop displays, and the on-demand PID Haló service. IDSK manages approximately 11,000 bus stop signs across the region and coordinates with 30 transport carriers serving around 433 suburban and regional bus lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PID Lítačka Mobile Application Mobile application for public transport ticketing and journey planning across the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) system. Allows purchase of single-ride tickets, long-term coupons, bicycle storage payments, and real-time vehicle information for residents and visitors of the Prague metropolitan area and Central Bohemian Region.
• Pražská integrovaná doprava (PID) — Integrated Transport System Unified public transport system covering Prague and the Central Bohemian Region, combining trains, buses, trams, metro, and ferries under a single zone- and time-based tariff and ticketing platform, coordinated by IDSK in cooperation with ROPID.
• Cyklověže (Cycle Towers) Secure bicycle storage towers at selected railway stations in the Central Bohemian Region (Lysá nad Labem, Poděbrady, Čelákovice, Kolín, Beroun, Milovice) enabling payment via the PID Lítačka mobile app.
• P+R (Park and Ride) Facilities Park-and-ride facilities at railway stations allowing commuters to park cars and continue journeys by public transport under the PID tariff.
• Cyklohráček Tourist Train Seasonal tourist train with themed interior design, running special routes from Prague to destinations across the Central Bohemian Region and beyond, integrated into the PID tariff.
• PID Haló On-Demand Transport On-demand flexible bus service using AI-based matching, serving areas where regular scheduled bus lines are not commercially viable; passengers request rides via app or phone.
• Bezbariérová doprava (Barrier-Free Transport) Barrier-free transport service for holders of ZTP and ZTP/P passes with permanent residence in areas near Prague, provided by 2 carriers using 35 specially adapted vehicles; pre-booked on-demand service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual coupon for Prague costs only approximately 10 CZK per day
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ústecký kraj (DÚK)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Cross-border integration with Ústecký kraj for coordinated transport on shared bus lines. Mutual tariff recognition (PID and DÚK) on cross-border routes.
• Liberecký kraj (IDOL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Cross-border integration with Liberecký kraj. Mutual tariff recognition (PID and IDOL) on routes to/from Mladá Boleslav and Turnov.
• Kraj VysočinacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2022Cross-border transport agreement with Vysočina Region for mutual service ordering on shared routes, especially Posázaví and Vlašim areas.
• ROPIDcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizace ROPID (Organizátor pražské integrované dopravy) is the Prague counterpart to IDSK, jointly managing the integrated transport system across both regions. Both organizations coordinate on tariff, scheduling, and quality standards.
• Středočeský krajcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Bohemian Region is the primary client ordering transport services through IDSK. IDSK represents the region in ordering rail and bus transport services.
• České dráhycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor rail carrier providing passenger services under PID. Operates regional trains (S-lines) and long-distance services integrated into the unified tariff system.
• ČSAD PolkostcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional bus carrier operating PID services in Central Bohemian Region. Partner in electric bus testing initiatives.
• Arriva Střední ČechycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor bus carrier providing regional transport services under PID in Central Bohemian Region.
• Operátor ICTcoreTechnology or IntegrationCompany developing and maintaining the PID Lítačka mobile application used for ticketing and bicycle storage payments.
• UITP (International Association of Public Transport)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational organization for public transport. Working meeting held between UITP and IDSK representatives in October 2025.
• Královéhradecký kraj (IREDO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border tariff integration with IREDO system. Allows travel to/from Jičín, Chrudim, Kopidlno on single tickets.
• Pardubický kraj (IREDO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border tariff integration with IREDO system covering routes to/from Čáslav and adjacent areas.
• Jihočeský kraj (IDESKA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration with Jihočeský kraj transport system IDESKA for cross-border travel, enabling combined tickets and coordinated scheduling.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• UITP (International Association of Public Transport): International industry association that IDSK partners with (working meeting Oct 2025). Not a competitor, but the global industry body for integrated public transport authorities, useful as a sector context and benchmarking source.

Direct peers

• IDPK (Plzeňský kraj): Integrovaná doprava Plzeňského kraje — integrated transport organizer for the Plzeň Region. Functional peer running an equivalent regional PID-style system with unified ticketing and carrier coordination.
• IREDO (Královéhradecký kraj): Integrated transport system for the Hradec Králové Region, with cross-border PID tariff recognition covering routes to/from Jičín, Chrudim, and Kopidlno. Same regional public-transport organizer role as IDSK.
• DÚK (Ústecký kraj): Doprava Ústeckého kraje — integrated transport organizer for the Ústí nad Labem Region with mutual PID tariff recognition. Performs identical public-sector coordination function as IDSK.
• ROPID (Regionální organizátor pražské integrované dopravy): Prague's sister transport organizer that jointly manages the PID system with IDSK. ROPID handles Prague-side coordination while IDSK handles Central Bohemian Region — same integrated tariff, scheduling, and quality standards, making them the closest functional peers.
• KORDIS JMK: Regional transport organizer for the South Moravian Region (IDS JMK). Performs the same integrated ticketing, scheduling, and carrier-coordination function as IDSK, but for a different region. Directly comparable public-sector peer.
• KIDSOK (Moravskoslezský kraj): Koordinátor Integrovaného dopravního systému Moravskoslezského kraje — regional public-transport coordinator for the Moravian-Silesian Region, comparable in mandate, structure, and integrated ticketing role.
• IDOL (Liberecký kraj): Integrated transport organizer for the Liberec Region. IDSK has executed a mutual tariff recognition agreement with IDOL for cross-border routes, and both organizations perform the same regional coordination function under different regional governments.

Broad incumbents

• RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund): One of Europe's largest transport associations, integrating bus, rail, and tram services across the Frankfurt/Rhine-Main region under a single tariff. Comparable in cross-region integrated ticketing and carrier coordination, though at materially larger scale.
• Transport for London (TfL): UK's largest integrated public transport authority. Far larger scale than IDSK, but analogous in coordinating buses, rail, tram, and river services under a unified tariff and real-time information system. A useful comparable for the upper-bound operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/prazskaintegrovanadoprava
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/idsk

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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