New local transport app Max: The future for Berlin and Hamburg!

New local transport app Max: The future for Berlin and Hamburg!

The cities of Berlin and Hamburg take a future-oriented step in digital mobility by working together on a new local transport app called "Max". This innovative application is to come onto the market in the second half of 2026 and provide users comprehensive information about routes, load and ticket purchases. The app will also enable access to integrated offers such as rental cars and e-scooters. The [Bahnblogstelle] (https://bahnblogstelle.com/234227/hamburg-und-berlin- Development-Nahverkehrstra-Max/) reports that the development of the app started in autumn of last year.

The announcement comes from the Berlin transport companies (BVG) and the Hamburg Hochbahn, which have teamed up for this joint project. Together they not only want to develop a user -friendly product, but also save costs by evenly dividing the expenses. However, details on the exact costs remain unclear for the time being. Interestingly, a first version of the app was already planned for the first half of 2026, but it was postponed to the second half of the year.

Individual use and integration

An outstanding feature of "Max" will be the possibility to configure the app according to your own wishes-similar to an app store. Whether subway or taxi bookings, users can seamlessly link various transport offers in Berlin and Hamburg. This flexibility is part of the trend to make digital solutions in public transport more and more individual. According to [Mobilecity] (https://mobilecity.de/oeffenter near-Apps- und-Technologies-Fuer-Einen-Smarteren-Transort/), digitization has fundamentally revolutionized local transport in recent years.

cities face the challenge of making mobility more climate -friendly and efficient. Mobility apps are key technologies that enable faster information procurement and less stress when driving. Many traffic associations have already developed their own apps that offer real -time data for arrival times and delays, as well as integrate multimodal connections for bus, train and car sharing. Successful examples are the jelbi app in Berlin and the HVV Switch app in Hamburg.

technical presentation and outlook

The "Max" app will be presented in specialist circles, whereby the more precise details and technical innovations still have to be announced, since the website for subscribers to the DVV Media Group has currently been switched to a new central platform. Changes in login and password are also necessary to maintain access to existing online offers, such as EURAILPREST

Finally, it shows that digital change in local transport is essential to ensure inclusive and sustainable mobility. The tested autonomous buses and the further development of intelligent stops are just a few of the approaches that will play an important role in the future in order to make traffic flows more efficient and climate -friendly. The "Max" app could also make an important contribution.