News from MENTZ

Whoever offers contemporary mobility solutions must – literally – not miss the boat. Here are our current news, dates and much more.

New VGN App by MENTZ

Modern Design, New Software, and Innovative Functions Following an extensive testing phase, a new version of the VGN app is now available in the Google Play and the Apple App stores. The “VGN journey planning & tickets” app is based on MENTZ’s white label solution “Gullivr.” The VGN app has a brand new design and […]

Ready, Set, Hike!

Launched in 2021 by the DAV Munich and Highlands Section, the “Berg Bus” (mountain bus) has now become a permanent part of the Munich public transport network. A powerful tool to request demand responsive transport (DRT) was added to the MVV’s Gullivr app. In particular, the Berg Bus can be reserved and booked by weekend […]

MENTZ EMS – Improved Passenger Information for the Westphalia-Lippe Transport Association (NWL)

Cooperation partners “Westphalia-Lippe Transport Association (NWL)” and “Westphalia Transport Authority (WVG)” recently started using the MENTZ Event Management System (EMS) along with other transport companies and authorities in the region. The system reliably informs passengers about delays, construction sites, and cancellations when they happen. Most importantly, the NWL’s EFA journey planning system is supplied with […]

MENTZ EMS and DDIP for Victoria

MENTZ GmbH is developing new systems to enrich public transport information for one of Australia’s fastest growing states.
EMS and DDIP will give Victorians higher quality travel information by improving the type of public transport data that is collected and how it’s presented to customers.

On-Demand Mobility Data Format GTFS-Flex Now Available for MENTZ Customers

To provide reliable and intuitive travel information, cities, mobility providers, or public institutions need common standards and tools. “GTFS-Flex” extends the traditional GTFS standard and has been officially part of the GTFS specification since March 18th. This allows for various forms of on-demand services to be reliably and high-quality displayed in digital travel information, websites, […]

The Event Management System (EMS) Just Got More Room:

The EMS editing room simplifies collaboration for uniform communication of incident messages Just in time for the holiday season, MENTZ GmbH added a new module to the Event Management System (EMS). This development allows EMS users from different transport companies access to various rooms separated by administrative region, where they can contribute to the content […]

MENTZ Apps Put to the Test

CONNECT magazine recently tested eight mobility apps and our customer MVV (Munich Transport and Tariff Association) came out on top. We extend our congratulations to the whole team! 

Journey Planner – Transport for London

The journey planner of Transport for London is THE central passenger information system of London. For over 20 years, the journey planner has provided over 4 billion passengers per year with information about every mode of transport available in the city. The system was developed and implemented in 2002 by MENTZ.