Bus, Train, Ship, Plane - One Ticket for All: Bulgaria Moves Toward Integrated, Modern Transport System

Bulgaria is preparing to introduce a single electronic ticket that will cover travel by train, bus, plane, and water transport under the new Public Transport Act, currently open for public discussion. The law aims to establish a comprehensive legal framework for the planning, management, contracting, financing, digitalization, and oversight of public transport, bringing Bulgaria closer to the European model of an integrated transport system.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport Grozdan Karadjov highlighted that the law will introduce a National Transport Scheme, a unified electronic ticket, clear rules for public transport contracting and financing, and quality standards....