PID Litacka

What the PID Lítačka app is for

The Prague city government, Hlavní město Praha, publishes PID Lítačka as the official app for the Prague Integrated Transport system (PID). The developer says it replaces the older PID Info app. It covers journey planning, departure times, ticket purchase and a few road-side tools for drivers who park and ride.

The app suits anyone who travels on PID trams, metro, buses and trains and wants to plan a route and pay for a ticket from a phone. According to the developer, it also works for trips that use České dráhy trains inside the integrated zones of the Central Bohemian Region.

Planning journeys and checking departures

The journey search finds public transport connections within the PID system. The developer says it also recommends the cheapest fare for each route. A connection map shows the trip, and it links to navigation that takes the user to the stop.

The app shows current departures from stops. It also reports current closures on the network, so a user can check for disruption before setting out. Trains and suburban buses are included in the search.

Buying, activating and sharing PID tickets

Users pay for tickets with a bank card or Masterpass. The developer says tickets can be bought without registering. Single tickets are valid for 30 minutes or for up to 3 days, depending on the type chosen.

A user can buy as many as 10 tickets in one transaction and hold them in the app. Each ticket is activated when the passenger needs it, before boarding a PID vehicle. The app can also monitor how long a bought ticket remains valid.

A ticket can be forwarded to another person who has the app installed on their own device. According to the developer, tickets bought in the app are valid across all PID zones, including the integrated parts of the Central Bohemian Region and trains run by České dráhy.

Parking at P+R sites and step-free access checks

For drivers who leave their car at a park-and-ride site, the app lists P+R car parks and shows how many spaces are currently free. It also links to navigation to the chosen car park.

The app shows the status of wheelchair facilities at stops and stations. Users who rely on step-free routes can check that information before they travel, according to the developer.