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34 Public Transport Routes in the Capital Affected by the International Cross and Half Marathon. Some Restrictions Apply from Friday Morning Until Sunday Evening

09/05/2025|Comments Off on 34 Public Transport Routes in the Capital Affected by the International Cross and Half Marathon. Some Restrictions Apply from Friday Morning Until Sunday Evening

The Bucharest – Ilfov Intercommunity Development Association for Public Transport (TPBI) has ordered the modification of 34 public passenger transport lines and the temporary establishment of three shuttle lines to ensure passenger transportation and allow [...]

TPBI Reorganizes Tram Lines in the Basarabia-Chișinău Boulevard Area: New Lines 4 and 49 Introduced, Line 40 Reconfigured, and Lines 14 and 640 Suspended

07/05/2025|Comments Off on TPBI Reorganizes Tram Lines in the Basarabia-Chișinău Boulevard Area: New Lines 4 and 49 Introduced, Line 40 Reconfigured, and Lines 14 and 640 Suspended

The Intercommunity Development Association for Public Transport Bucharest – Ilfov (TPBI) is reorganizing public transport in the Basarabia-Chișinău Boulevards area due to ongoing works on the tram track infrastructure at the intersection of the two [...]

Express Line

TPBI constantly improves mobility in the Bucharest-Ilfov Region through various initiatives, and an important example is the Metropolitan Train, which has connected Gara de Nord to “Henri Coandă” Airport since December 2020. The route is operated by two companies, running non-stop at 40-minute intervals, with a journey time of approximately 20 minutes.

Compared to initial estimates, this project has proven to be a real success, with the number of passengers exceeding expectations tenfold in a relatively short period.

TPBI, together with its partners, has implemented fare integration between surface transportation, the metro, and the Metropolitan Train, offering modern payment options such as SMS, bank cards, smartphones, the 24PAY app, or subscriptions valid across all modes of transport, thus providing travelers with multiple mobility options.

Additionally, travelers can use Line 100, a high-capacity rapid bus service, with a frequency of 15-30 minutes, operating non-stop between Piața Unirii and Henri Coandă Airport in Bucharest. This service has a limited number of stops, ensuring a quick connection to key points in the city.

Fare Policy

E-ticketing System: A system managed by STB SA since 2018, offering a unified sales system for the entire region.

Operators and Integrated Fare System: Four regional operators coordinated by TPBI, with an integrated fare system introduced in 2021 (90 minutes for surface transport, 120 minutes for integrated surface + metro transport).

Fare Diversity and Commercial Benefits: A variety of travel passes (1, 2, 10 trips, subscriptions for 7 days, 1 month, 6 months, 12 months) and discounts for employers (10% for 30 subscriptions, 15% for 50 subscriptions).

Angular Map App

Route Planning: Provides optimal and detailed routes for public transport, guiding users clearly and intuitively from the starting point to their destination, ensuring an efficient and hassle-free experience.

Real-Time Public Transport: Displays real-time locations, details, and vehicle information.

Advanced Features and Dynamic Data: Real-time GTFS integration for route selection, updated traffic visualization, and a modernized interface for optimal use on any device.

QR Pilot Project

Transport Modernization: Equipping 1,615 stations in the Bucharest-Ilfov region with dynamic panels providing real-time information.

QR Project: QR codes in stations for quick access to transport information.

Benefits: Increased attractiveness, access to real-time data, and promotion of local tourism.