MÁV and Volán to withdraw from Budapest: public transport in capital changes fundamentally
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According to government sources, the so-called hybrid model, which expires on 31 December 2023, will not be extended for the operation of HÉV services, as well as for the operation of agglomeration bus services. In the future, only tickets or passes sold by MÁV or Volán will be accepted for trains, ferries and buses in Budapest and the surrounding area.
Budapest pass to not be usable on MÁV, Volán and HÉV lines
Index has learnt from government sources that the so-called hybrid model for the operation of HÉV lines and services and agglomeration bus services, which has a contract expiring on 31 December 2023, will not be extended.
This means that if you wish to travel within Budapest on MÁV, Volán or HÉV lines, your Budapest pass will not be valid.
On 28 October 2016, an agreement on metropolitan and suburban rail services and metropolitan and suburban bus services was concluded between the predecessor of the Ministry of Construction and Transport and the Municipality of Budapest, Index informs.
Agreement not reached
The parties have not reached an agreement on the settlement of the contract in 2022.
According to Index’s information, the Ministry of Construction and Transport (ÉKM) is of the opinion that the Metropolitan Municipality owes the state public service provider around HUF 2 billion (EUR 5.2 million), and since ÉKM’s offer was not accepted by the municipality, the financial closure of the year 2022 did not take place.
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