MVG plans on-demand service Mija in Munich starting from 2025

The capital of Bavaria, Munich, plans to establish an on-demand service starting in 2025 to complement the public transport network with flexible ride services, prospectively also with autonomous shuttles. In its last session, the Mobility Committee of the city council governed by the Green-Red coalition decided on the new on-demand service MIJA in the capital. This is expected to become available to Munich residents in the second half of 2025 as a new and flexible mobility offering that operates entirely on the needs of the passengers without a fixed schedule or route. If the city council approves it in the full assembly, MVG must carry out the necessary tenders. With the service, they aim to attract new target groups who currently do not or rarely use public transport, thereby advancing the traffic transition and prospectively incorporating autonomous shuttles, announced MVG CEO Ingo Wortmann.

Boarding and alighting will occur after booking through the MVGO app at one of the numerous virtual stops, which will be found approximately every 350 meters throughout the service area. The on-demand service will start as evening and night transport and will complement the existing line service. By 2028, the service is to be gradually expanded to 100 vehicles at a cost of 50 million euros and then be available almost around the clock. However, the new on-demand service will not be integrated into the public transport tariff. For customers who hold a valid public transport ticket in Munich, there will be discounts. The amount to be paid for the ride will already be displayed in the app before booking and will not change during the ride, according to the plan.