DB Regio Google Maps Ticket Booking Adds Direct Sales

DB Regio Google Maps ticket booking is being added as a direct option for customers. It gives travellers another digital way to buy tickets. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

DB Regio said the move expands its cooperation with Google. The company also plans to build on the existing collaboration between Google and DB Fernverkehr AG. That cooperation has been in place since August 2020.

Google Maps ticket booking and journey planning

The same cooperation is also meant to support future updates in the Google Maps app. These updates are expected to let customers follow train journeys in real time. They would also improve the information available for journey planning.

Harmen van Zijderveld, CEO of DB Regio AG, said:
Being able to book the right ticket for the desired route without any digital detours is a real game-changer.

Because, just like in the real world, the simpler, the better. Furthermore, our trains will be displayed in real time in the future, which significantly increases the accuracy of journey planning.

With this, we aim to specifically attract passengers to public transport who haven’t yet decided on a particular mode of transport before starting their journey.

Real-time train data for regional services

Timo Rang, Partner Manager Google Maps, said:
We are delighted about the partnership with DB Regio. Direct access to precise real-time data on Google Maps makes using buses and trains considerably more convenient and thus strengthens local and regional public transport in Germany.

This is an important joint step towards making climate-friendly mobility even more accessible and attractive for everyone.

At launch, real-time train data will be available for more than half of all regional services.

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