Call for Experts: Help Shape the Future of European Digital Ticketing Interfaces

The European Commission, through the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), is funding experts to participate in the EUDIT project, a new initiative to develop a European Standard (EN) for digital interfaces (APIs) that will transform how transport tickets are distributed across Europe.

Project Scope

Today, passengers booking multimodal journeys, combining trains, buses, metros, and other modes, often face fragmented and incompatible distribution systems. This lack of interoperability creates barriers to seamless travel and discourages the use of sustainable transport options.

The EUDIT project seeks to address this by developing a standardized, open, and inclusive API that will:

Facilitate easy access, integration, and sale of transport tickets across multiple platforms and operators
Enable true interoperability between different systems and services
Support fair competition and innovation in the European ticketing ecosystem

Building on previous EU-funded work, notably the CoRoM project, the initiative will deliver a technical solution that aligns with existing legislation and standards.

The standard will be designed to ensure:

Consistency with TAP TSI for rail and the MMTIS Regulation for multimodal travel information
Strategic alignment with the EU Green Deal and the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy

Coordination and Expert Involvement

The project will be led by CEN with support from AFNOR and carried out under CEN/TC 278/WG 3 (Public Transport) in close collaboration with key stakeholders from across Europe.

The resulting European Standard will boost competition, simplify travel for passengers, and foster innovation in digital mobility services.

Why Join?

As an expert, you will:

Shape a landmark European Standard for digital ticket distribution
Collaborate across sectors, connecting transport operators, MaaS providers, and technology stakeholders
Gain first-hand experience and recognition in European standardization processes
Make a real impact on sustainable and interoperable mobility solutions

Your expertise can help unlock a more integrated, user-friendly, and future-proof ticketing ecosystem for Europe.

How to Apply

Funded opportunities to join the expert team are limited. However, stakeholders also have the option to contribute on a voluntary basis.

If you would like to apply to join the project team, please complete the application form (link) and review the following documents:

Those interested in contributing on a voluntary basis are encouraged to contact their National Standardization Body to participate in CEN/TC 278 WG 3 (Public Transport).