Prague Public Transit Company
Public transport organisation in Prague, Czech Republic
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Prague Public Transit Company (Czech: Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy;[a] DPP) is the main operator of public transportation in Prague, Czech Republic. It operates Prague’s metro, tram, and trolleybus systems, most bus services, and the Petřín funicular, as part of the wider Prague Integrated Transport (PID) network. It is a joint-stock company owned by the City of Prague.
| Dopravní podnik hlavního města Prahy | |
 | |
| Abbreviation | DPP |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1991 |
| Purpose | Transport authority |
| Headquarters | Sokolovská 42/217, Prague |
Region served | Prague, Czech Republic |
Chairman of the Board | Ladislav Urbánek |
| Website | www |
History
Public transport in Prague before the DPP
Until 1897, public transport in Prague was operated exclusively by private companies, after which the city gradually took control. A key role was played by a municipal commission established in 1890, which evolved through several forms before becoming the Electric Enterprises of the Royal Capital City of Prague. In 1897, Prague purchased the horse tram network and integrated other transport companies, completing the process of municipalisation and establishing a monopoly over public transport by 1907.[citation needed]
Throughout the 20th century, the enterprise underwent numerous name and structural changes, from the Electric Enterprises to the Prague Public Transport Companies. In addition to transport, it also managed electricity, gas, and water services until these sectors were nationalised in 1946, after which the company focused solely on public transport. In subsequent decades, its activities expanded (e.g., taxi services and river transport), but these were later reorganised and gradually separated, particularly after 1989.[citation needed]
1991–present: DPP
Since 1991, the DPP has operated as a joint-stock company.
Between 2003 and 2006, the company underwent a major transformation aimed at improving efficiency and reducing costs, including the integration of support services and the introduction of process-based management. Some services were outsourced. At the end of 2009, financial issues emerged due to a mismatch between ordered transport services and the city's allocated budget, leading to the threat of a strike and increased social tension.[1] In 2010, management announced plans to expand into suburban and regional transport to reduce dependence on city subsidies.[2]
Operation
Notes
- lit. 'transport company of the capital city of Prague'