Korid Lk, Spol. S R.o.

What Korid Lk, Spol. S R.o. does

KORID LK, spol. s r.o. is a regional public transport coordination entity wholly owned by Liberecký kraj (Liberec Region) in the Czech Republic, founded on March 30, 2005 by resolution of the regional council. The company's primary function is to manage the IDOL integrated transport system (Integrovaný dopravní systém IDOL), which coordinates bus, rail, and urban tram services across multiple carriers operating in the Liberecký kraj region. Through continuous analysis of the public transport network and engagement with municipalities, major employers, schools, and citizens, KORID LK designs timetables, negotiates service changes, and operates the unified Opuscard smart card ticketing system (personal cards at 140 CZK, anonymous at 95 CZK) supporting both subscription monthly passes and pay-as-you-go fares across all participating carriers.

The company's core technology centers on the IDOL integration layer, which enables unified timetabling, cross-carrier fare clearing (via ČSAD SVT), and integrated travel information delivered through the iidol.cz portal. Supporting components include the Opuscard electronic ticketing infrastructure and cross-border integration with German transport associations (ZVON, Trilex operated by Die Länderbahn) and Polish regional operators. KORID LK has executed multiple EU-funded Interreg Central Europe projects to enhance cross-border connectivity: INTER-Regio-Rail (April 2010 – March 2013, total budget 2,167,202 Euro including 1,694,278 Euro ERDF), TRANS-BORDERS (2017-2020, 15 partners across 5 countries), and TRANS-BORDERS+ (2021-2026/2027, 10 partners across 5 countries). Additional deliverables include the Euro-Nisa-Ticket cross-border tourist ticket, the Librail regional rail modernization study, and a bus stop modernization program covering 1,940 stops.

KORID LK operates as a 100% government-owned limited liability company (spol. s r.o.) with a statutory director, Ing. Otto Pospíšil, Ph.D., and a lean headcount of 7 employees. Revenue derives from public-sector contracts and regional government funding for transport coordination services, supplemented by EU project co-financing; revenue is not publicly disclosed. The pricing model spans subscription-based monthly passes for students and children and pay-as-you-go travel for individual riders. End-user segments include citizens of Liberecký kraj, tourists visiting the Krkonoše and Jizerské hory regions, cross-border commuters to Germany and Poland, and students. Commercial anchor partners comprise České dráhy, Die Länderbahn (Trilex), ČSAD Česká Lípa, ČSAD Liberec, BusLine, Compag CZ, and Dopravní podnik města Liberce a Jablonce n. N. The Plán dopravní obslužnosti 2024-2028, approved by the regional council on June 25, 2024, defines the near-term operating mandate.

Name

Korid Lk, Spol. S R.o.

Legal name

KORID LK, spol. s r.o.

Website

https://korid.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

KORID LK is the public transport coordinator for Liberecký kraj in the Czech Republic, wholly owned by the region, operating the IDOL integrated transport system and Opuscard smart card across rail, bus, and urban carriers since 2005.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transportation Coordination

NAICS

Urban Transit Systems (4851), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Management & Intelligent Transportation Systems (Signals, TMCs, Congestion) (BPAIALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transportation & Infrastructure Planning (BPAHAKAF), Transportation Operations (Routing, Eligibility, Bus Compliance) (EDAJAHAI)

Keywords

• Public transport coordination
• Integrated transit systems
• Regional transport planning
• Smart card ticketing
• Cross-border transport services

Headquarters

HQ city

Liberec

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Coordination Services: KORID LK operates as a 100% publicly-owned company (Liberecký kraj) providing coordination and management services for regional public transport. The company receives funding and contracts from the regional government to perform its coordination functions, including managing the IDOL integrated transport system, creating timetables, and planning transport services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

KORID LK, spol. s r.o. coordinates public transport for Liberecký kraj (Liberec Region) in the Czech Republic. It operates the IDOL integrated transport system unifying bus, rail, and urban transit across multiple carriers, develops timetables, and provides unified ticketing through the Opuscard smart card. The company also delivers EU-funded cross-border transport projects with Germany and Poland.

Product overview

KORID LK operates as a public transport coordinator for Liberecký kraj, managing the IDOL integrated transport system that coordinates rail, bus, and tram services across multiple carriers. The core offering is the IDOL system, which serves as the unified platform for public transit in the region. Supporting this are ticketing solutions including the Opuscard smart card for fare payment, and various EU-funded cross-border projects such as LUISE, Librail, TRANS-BORDERS+, and Euro-Nisa-Ticket that enhance regional and international connectivity. Infrastructure development projects like the modernization of bus stops and the Liberec transfer terminal complement the service portfolio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IDOL: Integrovaný dopravní systém IDOL - Integrated Transport System IDOL operated by KORID LK for Liberecký kraj

Products and services

• IDOL (Integrovaný dopravní systém)
• Opuscard
• Euro-Nisa-Ticket

Quantifiable outcome

• Coordination of 1,940 bus stops and 452 km of railway lines
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and supporting.

• Liberecký krajcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2005100% owner of KORID LK, spol. s r.o. Founded the company on March 30, 2005, by decision of the Liberecký kraj council to practically represent and implement transport interests of the region and its inhabitants.
• České dráhy, a.s.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary railway operator providing regional and long-distance rail services in Liberecký kraj. Key carrier participating in IDOL integrated transport system.
• Die Länderbahn-GmbH (Trilex)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional railway operator providing cross-border services on Route 089. Operates trains between Liberec and German destinations including Žitava, Varnsdorf, and Seifhennersdorf.
• ČSAD Česká Lípa a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional bus operator with coverage in Česká Lípa district. Provides info offices for Opuscard distribution and serves as carrier in IDOL system.
• ČSAD Liberec, a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional bus operator covering Liberec district. Participates in IDOL system and provides customer service points.
• BusLine a.s.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional and long-distance bus operator covering Jablonec nad Nisou and Semily districts, plus municipal transport in Česká Lípa.
• Compag CZ s.r.o.secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional bus operator serving Česká Lípa district as part of the IDOL transport network.
• Dopravní podnik města Liberce a Jablonce n. N., a.s. (DPMLJ)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUrban public transport operator for Liberec and Jablonec nad Nisou cities. Key partner for integrated ticketing with regional transport.
• ČAOVDsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCzech Association of Public Transport Organizers. Professional organization supporting coordination among regional transport coordinators.
• Liberecká ISsecondaryTechnology or IntegrationInformation services provider supplying data and technical integration services for the transport information systems.
• ČSAD SVTsecondaryOthersClearing center for settlement of transport fares and inter-carrier payments within the IDOL system.
• ZVON Transport Association (German side)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCross-border transport association. Lead partner for LUISE project and German operations under ZVON transport union covering Saxon railway network.
• ISUP GmbHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject partner in LUISE cross-border railway study. Part of the processing team for feasibility analysis.
• 3T consult GmbHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerConsulting partner in LUISE project contributing to cross-border railway development analysis.
• BRZ Infrastrukturmanagement und -consulting GmbHsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInfrastructure management consulting partner in LUISE project for cross-border railway planning.
• Saxon Ministry of Infrastructure and Development (Staatministerium für Infrastruktur und Landesentwicklung)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner for TRANS-BORDERS+ project following reorganization. Coordinates cross-border transport improvements in Central European border regions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ROPID (Regionální organizátor pražské integrované dopravy): Public-sector coordinator of integrated public transport for Prague and the Central Bohemian Region. Operates the same regional transit coordinator model as KORID LK, integrating bus, rail, and metro under a single tariff and timetable authority.
• IDS JMK (Integrovaný dopravní systém Jihomoravského kraje): Coordinator of integrated public transport for the South Moravian Region (Brno area). Operates a comparable IDS structure with unified ticketing across rail, bus, and MHD — same model as KORID LK's IDOL system.
• JIKORD (Jihočeský koordinátor dopravy): Czech regional transport coordinator for the South Bohemian Region (České Budějovice area), operating the JIKORD integrated system. A direct Czech peer to KORID LK with comparable mandate and cross-border coordination toward Austria.
• KODIS (Koordinátor ODIS Moravskoslezského kraje): Regional transport coordinator for the Moravian-Silesian Region (Ostrava area), managing the ODIS integrated system. A direct Czech peer to KORID LK with similar mandate and cross-border relevance (toward Poland and Slovakia).
• ZVON (Zweckverband Verkehrsverbund Oberlausitz-Niederschlesien): German transport association covering the Upper Lusatia–Lower Silesia cross-border region, and an actual strategic partner of KORID LK (lead partner for the LUISE project). Operates the same cross-border tariff and coordination model across the CZ-DE frontier.
• KIDSOK (Koordinátor integrovaného dopravního systému Olomouckého kraje): Czech regional transport coordinator for Olomoucký kraj, integrating bus and rail services under a unified IDS Olomouc system. Closest organizational analog to KORID LK in a similarly sized Czech region with cross-border considerations.
• VVO (Verkehrsverbund Oberelbe): Saxony's Upper Elbe transport association covering Dresden and the surrounding region. Operates integrated ticketing and timetable coordination for a comparable German region with active cross-border links to Czech Republic, mirroring KORID LK's role.
• OREGO (Koordinátor veřejné dopravy Královéhradeckého kraje): Coordinator of public transport for the Hradec Králové Region. Operates the IREDO integrated system in a comparable regional governance setup with cross-border coordination toward Poland.
• MDV (Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund): Central German transport association covering the Leipzig/Halle metropolitan region. Provides the same integrated public transport coordination across bus, tram, and rail as KORID LK does for Liberecký kraj.

Broad incumbents

• VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg): Large German transport association covering the Berlin-Brandenburg metropolitan area with fully integrated regional rail, S-Bahn, U-Bahn, tram, and bus. Same institutional model as KORID LK but at materially larger scale, making it a broad-incumbent analog.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

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