Consorcio Regional de Transportes (CRTM)

The Consorcio Regional de Transportes (CRTM) is the public transport authority for the Comunidad de Madrid, Spain. It is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing the region's integrated public transport network. CRTM is currently in the news due to its development of a new 'account-based ticketing' (ABT) system, also known as 'pay-per-use', for public transport, slated for implementation in 2027. Several companies, including those involved in transport systems in cities like New York and Bangkok, are competing to design this new fare system. Additionally, CRTM is involved in managing disruptions to the transport network, such as the temporary closure of the Line 10 metro station at Santiago Bernabéu, requiring the implementation of alternative bus routes to mitigate the impact on commuters. These projects highlight CRTM's central role in shaping and maintaining Madrid's public transport infrastructure and services.