Tranzer

Tranzer is a Dutch technology company based in Amersfoort, specializing in Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) solutions. Founded in 2016 by Sanneke Mulderink and Paul Rooijmans, the company has developed a platform that seamlessly integrates various modes of transportation—such as trains, buses, trams, metros, and micromobility—into a single user-friendly interface. This allows users to plan, book, and pay for their journeys across different transport operators and borders without friction.

At the core of Tranzer’s offering is an API that enables third-party apps and platforms to embed Tranzer’s ticketing and payment functionalities. This means that travelers can access public transportation directly within apps they already use, such as mobility planners, airline apps, or even banking platforms. For transport operators, this opens up new digital distribution channels without the need to build their own platforms.

The Tranzer platform is designed to work with existing ticketing and validation systems, supporting various formats such as visual tickets, barcodes, and NFC. It also handles financial clearing and settlement processes, streamlining the backend for transport providers and digital platforms.

Tranzer operates across multiple European countries—including the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Italy, and Germany—and collaborates with a wide range of public and private transport providers. One of its notable partnerships is with FREE NOW, a leading European mobility app, which integrated public transport ticketing powered by Tranzer starting in the German Rhein-Ruhr region.

The company is committed to promoting sustainable mobility by making public transport more accessible and appealing. The platform presents transparent data on pricing, travel time, and CO₂ emissions, encouraging users to make environmentally responsible travel choices.

Tranzer has raised €2.5 million in funding from regional development agencies and investors including ROM Utrecht Region, Ponooc, and the Brabant Development Agency (BOM), to further automate its platform and expand its services across Europe.

By bridging the gap between various transport modes and digital interfaces, Tranzer is redefining how people move in cities and across regions—making travel simpler, smarter, and more sustainable.