Zlín Region Integrated Transporation

What Zlín Region Integrated Transporation does

Zlín Region Integrated Transportation (IDZK), operating as Koordinátor veřejné dopravy Zlínského kraje, s.r.o. (KOVED), is the regional public transport coordinator for the Zlín Region of the Czech Republic. Founded and wholly owned by the Zlín Region government (IČO: 27677761; headquarters at třída Tomáše Bati 299, Zlín-Louky), the company integrates bus and rail services into a single unified tariff and scheduling system. It contracts with six carriers — Arriva, ČD (Czech Railways), ČSAD Uherské Hradiště, TQM, Transdev, and Z-Group bus — to deliver regional bus routes, intercity connections to Brno (lines 952, 955, 990, 995), and rail services managed primarily by ČD and Arriva across cities including Zlín, Vsetín, Uherské Hradiště, Kroměříž, and Holešov.

The technology stack is a conventional integrated transport-IT platform comprising the Zetka contactless transport card (prepaid wallet and zone tariff), the third-party FAIRTIQ GPS-based mobile app for distance-based fare calculation, a proprietary online ticketing portal (tickets.idzk.cz) offering seat reservations and QR-coded tickets for intercity routes, the IDZK mobile app, the idzetka.cz e-shop for subscriptions and cards, and interoperability with ODISka, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Můj vlak, ČD E-shop, Arriva vlaky, One Ticket, and IDOS portals. Analytics are limited to Google Analytics for aggregated web traffic.

Revenue is generated through multiple structures: zone-based single-ride fares, 24-hour time-based passes, recurring subscription products for regular commuters (with an online calculator tool), and a 20 CZK transaction fee for standalone seat reservations on intercity bus lines. Distribution spans physical boarding, on-vehicle driver and conductor sales, railway ticket offices, and information offices, alongside the digital channels above. Pricing is publicly disclosed, and a fare-surcharge structure (2,500 CZK, reduced to 500 CZK on-site) is in place for non-compliance. The customer base is the general public of Zlín Region, segmented horizontally across commuting, intercity travel, and event transportation.

Name

Zlín Region Integrated Transporation

Legal name

Koordinátor veřejné dopravy Zlínského kraje, s.r.o.

Website

https://idzk.cz

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

IDZK is the government-owned integrated public transport coordinator for Zlín Region, Czech Republic, unifying bus and rail services from six contracted carriers under a single tariff system for regional residents and intercity commuters traveling to Brno.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Services

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (4852)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

National Intercity Coach Operators (Scheduled Network) (THAIADAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border/International Scheduled Coach Operators (THAIADAC)

Keywords

• Public transportation services
• Integrated bus transport
• Regional rail coordination
• Transport fare management
• Intercity transit ticketing

Headquarters

HQ city

Zlín

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Fares: Revenue generated from ticket sales, zone-based fares, time-based passes (24-hour, subscription), and seat reservations on intercity routes.
2. Seat Reservations: Revenue from seat reservations on intercity bus lines (952, 955, 990, 995) priced at 20 CZK per reservation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

IDZK operates as the integrated public transport coordinator for Zlín Region in the Czech Republic, combining bus and rail services under a single unified tariff system. The organization manages schedules, ticketing, seat reservations for intercity routes to Brno, customer information, and coordinates multiple contracted carriers (Arriva, ČD, ČSAD, TQM, Transdev, Z-Group bus). Services are accessible through on-board ticket purchases, online portals, mobile applications, and contactless transport cards.

Product overview

IDZK is an integrated public transport system for Zlínský kraj that operates as a unified platform combining bus and train services. The core offering includes regional bus lines and railway connections managed by contracted carriers (ČD, Arriva, Transdev, and others). Ticketing is handled through multiple channels: the Karta Zetka smart card, the FAIRTIQ mobile app for automatic fare calculation, and an online ticket system at tickets.idzk.cz for intercity routes with reserved seating. Additional services include mobile applications, subscription products, and accessibility features for passengers with reduced mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Karta Zetka: Transport card for the IDZK system
• MPV Net
• FAIRTIQ

Products and services

• Bus Lines Regional and intercity bus transportation services operating throughout Zlín Region, connecting multiple cities including Zlín, Vsetín, Uherské Hradiště, Kroměříž, and Holešov, with intercity routes to Brno.
• Train Lines Railway transportation services integrated with bus connections, including lines to Vizovice and connections managed by ČD (Czech Railways) and Arriva within Zlín Region.
• Online Ticket System (tickets.idzk.cz) Self-service online booking platform for purchasing tickets and seat reservations for intercity bus lines 952, 955, 990, and 995 between Zlín Region and Brno. Accessible 14 days before departure until 60 minutes before departure, with QR code ticket delivery.
• Karta Zetka Transport Card Contactless transport card serving as an electronic wallet and zone-based tariff medium for prepaid fare payment within the IDZK network. Available for regular travelers.
• Mobile App IDZK Official mobile application providing passengers access to transport information, schedules, and integrated ticket services for IDZK routes.
• Reserved Seating Service Seat reservation service available on intercity bus lines 952, 955, 990, and 995, with reserved seating included in online ticket purchases. Standalone reservations priced at 20 CZK. Supports wheelchair and pram reservations.
• Subscription Fares Prepaid subscription tickets offering discounted rates for regular commuters covering the entire IDZK tariff zone network, available with an online calculator tool.
• E-shop (idzetka.cz) Online store for purchasing transport cards (Zetka), subscription fares, and related fare products within the IDZK network.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ArrivacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor bus transport operator providing services on regional and intercity routes within the IDZK integrated network.
• ČD (Czech Railways)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNational railway operator providing rail services integrated into the IDZK tariff network.
• ČSAD Uherské HradištěcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional bus transport company operating routes within the Zlín Region integrated transport system.
• TQMminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus transport operator providing services within the IDZK network.
• TransdevminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational transport operator providing bus services within the Zlín Region network.
• Z-Group BusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBus transport operator operating routes within the IDZK integrated transport system.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• IDOL (Liberecký kraj): Integrated transport system for the Liberec Region, coordinating bus and rail services under a unified tariff. Direct functional peer operating the same regional-integration and multi-operator coordination model in a smaller Czech region.
• IDS PK (Pardubický kraj): Pardubice Region's integrated transport coordinator. Comparable regional Czech entity providing unified bus-and-rail ticketing and operator coordination, mirroring IDZK's structure on a similar geographic scale.
• KIDSOK (Moravskoslezský kraj IDS): Moravian-Silesian Region's integrated transport coordinator covering Ostrava and surrounding areas. Direct Czech peer running the same regional coordination mandate, multi-operator integration, and unified ticketing structure as IDZK.
• IDS JMK (Integrovaná doprava Jihomoravského kraje): South Moravia's regional integrated public transport coordinator connecting Brno with surrounding areas. Operates the same integrated bus-and-rail tariff model as IDZK and serves as the destination endpoint for IDZK's intercity Brno routes, making it the most functionally comparable Czech peer.
• ROPID (Regional Organiser of Prague Integrated Transport): Prague's regional integrated transport coordinator (PID system), coordinating metro, tram, bus, and rail services across the Prague region. Functions under an identical regional-government-owned coordinator model and represents the largest and most mature Czech example of the IDZK business model.

Emerging players

• RegioJet: Private Czech intercity bus and rail operator competing on routes overlapping with IDZK's network. Comparable as a private-sector passenger transport alternative operating within the same Czech geography.
• FlixBus CZ: European intercity bus operator active on Czech routes including connections from Zlín Region. Comparable as a passenger ground transport provider competing for intercity demand that overlaps IDZK's Brno corridor routes.

Broad incumbents

• Arriva Czech Republic: One of IDZK's largest contracted bus operators and a major regional and intercity bus carrier across the Czech Republic. Comparable as a transport provider within IDZK's network, but operates its own commercial routes rather than coordinating an integrated region.
• Transdev Czech Republic: International public transport operator providing bus services inside the IDZK network. Comparable as a contracted operator in the same Czech market, but is part of a much larger multinational group offering broader transport services.
• České dráhy (ČD / Czech Railways): National rail incumbent and one of IDZK's core contracted operators. Comparable as a major transport provider in the same Czech market, but operates nationally and as a direct service operator rather than as a regional coordinator.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IDZK_cz
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCLQULEVgtGjDA1fVHj48zeg
• Facebookfacebook.com/IDZKCZ
• Instagraminstagram.com/idzkcz
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/koved

Compliance1 record

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