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New local transport app Max: The future for Berlin and Hamburg!
Berlin and Hamburg are working together on the local transport app “Max”, which is scheduled to launch in 2026. Users benefit from integrated transport offers.
New local transport app Max: The future for Berlin and Hamburg!
The cities of Berlin and Hamburg are taking a pioneering step in digital mobility by working together on a new local transport app called “Max”. This innovative application is scheduled to launch in the second half of 2026 and will provide users with comprehensive information about routes, occupancy and ticket purchases. The app will also provide access to integrated offers such as rental cars and e-scooters. The Bahnblogstelle reports that development of the app began in the fall of last year.
The announcement comes from the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) and the Hamburger Hochbahn, who have teamed up for this joint project. Together they not only want to develop a user-friendly product, but also save costs by sharing expenses evenly. However, details about the exact costs remain unclear for the time being. Interestingly, a first version of the app was originally planned for the first half of 2026, but this was postponed to the second half of the year.
Individual use and integration
An outstanding feature of “Max” will be the ability to configure the app according to your own wishes – similar to an app store. Whether subway or taxi bookings, users can seamlessly link different transport options in Berlin and Hamburg. This flexibility is part of the trend towards making digital solutions in local public transport increasingly more individual. According to Mobilecity, digitalization has fundamentally revolutionized local transport in recent years.
Cities are faced with the challenge of making mobility more climate-friendly and efficient. Mobility apps are key technologies that enable faster information gathering and less stress when driving. Many transport associations have already developed their own apps that provide real-time data on arrival times and delays, as well as integrating multimodal connections for buses, trains and car sharing. Successful examples include the Jelbi app in Berlin and the hvv switch app in Hamburg.
Technical presentation and outlook
The “Max” app will be presented to specialist circles, although the more precise details and technical innovations have yet to be announced, as the website for DVV Media Group subscribers has currently been converted to a new central platform. Changes to the login and password are also necessary in order to maintain access to existing online offerings, as [Eurailpress](https://www.eurailpress.de/nachrichten/oepnv/detail/news/berlin-hamburg-app-soll-in-fachkreisen-vorstell- Werden.html) informs.
Finally, it shows that digital change in local transport is essential to ensure inclusive and sustainable mobility. The autonomous buses tested and the further development of intelligent stops are just some of the approaches that will play an important role in the future in making traffic flows more efficient and more climate-friendly. The “Max” app could also make an important contribution to this.