BKK FUTÁR is Budapest's intelligent public transport information and management system, operated by the Centre for Budapest Transport (BKK). The system provides real-time vehicle tracking, passenger information, and fleet management capabilities across Budapest's extensive public transport network, which includes metro lines, trams, buses, trolleybuses, and suburban railways serving over one million daily journeys.
At the core of FUTÁR is a GPS-based automatic vehicle location system that tracks the real-time position of every public transport vehicle in the city. This data feeds into electronic passenger information displays at stops and stations, a mobile application, and a web-based journey planner that provides travellers with accurate arrival predictions, service disruption alerts, and optimal route suggestions. The system has significantly improved the passenger experience by reducing uncertainty and enabling more efficient trip planning.
Behind the scenes, FUTÁR's fleet management capabilities enable BKK dispatchers to monitor network performance in real time, identify service delays, and coordinate responses to disruptions. The system generates comprehensive operational data that informs network planning decisions, helping BKK optimise routes, schedules, and resource allocation. Traffic signal priority for trams and buses is integrated into the system, allowing public transport vehicles to receive green signals at intersections, improving journey times and reliability.
FUTÁR also provides open data feeds that third-party developers can use to build transport applications, contributing to Budapest's broader open data ecosystem. The system represents one of central Europe's most comprehensive intelligent transport deployments and serves as a foundation for Budapest's ambitions to develop integrated multimodal mobility services combining public transport, cycling, and shared mobility options.