KNM 2025 Host
Metropolis GZM
GZM. Towards the transport of the future
The Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis (GZM) as the new host of the New Mobility Congress since 2025!
GZM creates one of the largest public transport systems in Europe under the Transport GZM brand and is a leader in implementing modern solutions in the field of transport and urban mobility
GZM Transport
The largest public transport system in Poland in many aspects,
integrating as many as 5 means of transport: bus, trolleybus, tram, bicycle and regional train
million kilometers traveled per year
million passengers served annually
bus, trolleybus and tram lines
vehicles
Metrobikes
Sustainable urban mobility
Transport GZM means new possibilities for comfortable travel around the Upper Silesian-Zagłębie Metropolis and its surroundings – this is an offer for over 2.5 million passengers, each of whom has different needs and requirements
Metroapp
In Metroapp, passengers will find a convenient method for purchasing tickets for public transport and save money by choosing a ticket that best suits their needs. They will also benefit from attractive solutions, such as Start/Stop travel, which allows for settling 5-, 10- and 15-minute journeys
Metrobike
Metrobike is the largest city bike system in Poland – over 7,000 bikes, 920 stations and 31 locations. Holders of medium- or long-term tickets in the Transport GZM system can use Metrorower for 60 minutes a day, without additional fees
Metrorail
Ultimately, the railway is to be the basic and fastest way to move around GZM. Its creation is a process. GZM is already deepening tariff integration with regional railways, financing additional connections and providing financing for the own contribution of cities that implement their investments under the government program Rail+
Metroapp
In Metroapp, passengers will find a convenient method for purchasing tickets for public transport and save money by choosing a ticket that best suits their needs. They will also benefit from attractive solutions, such as Start/Stop travel, which allows for settling 5-, 10- and 15-minute journeys
Metrorobike
Metrobike is the largest city bike system in Poland – over 7,000 bikes, 920 stations and 31 locations. Holders of medium- or long-term tickets in the Transport GZM system can use Metrorower for 60 minutes a day, without additional fees
Metrorail
Ultimately, the railway is to be the basic and fastest way to move around GZM. Its creation is a process. GZM is already deepening tariff integration with regional railways, financing additional connections and providing financing for the own contribution of cities that implement their investments under the government program Rail+
About GZM
GZM is a union of 41 cities and municipalities of Upper Silesia and Zagłębie, inhabited by over 2 million people. It is with them in mind that the GZM Transport system is being created and urban mobility is being developed.
GZM uses the potential of member municipalities, stimulates the creativity of residents and inspires changes that lead to the improvement in the quality and comfort of life of residents. Good mobility allows residents to fully enjoy urban spaces and an urban lifestyle. It is freedom and choice.
Metropolis GZM in numbers
cities and municipalities of Upper Silesia and Zagłębie
residents
companies and enterprises
public and private universities
GZM's tasks
Education and development
GZM supports universities in improving the quality of their educational offer and promotes the possibility of studying under the GZM Campus brand. Thanks to the Metropolis, universities can invite world-class scientists, and young researchers from Silesia and Zagłębie can conduct their research
Economy
GZM supports the economy by promoting the region, attracting investors and building international cooperation networks. It creates a Resilience Fund that strengthens the resilience of cities and municipalities to crises, thanks to which they implement investments that are important from the point of view of residents
Environment and climate
GZM actively works for the climate, taking care of clean air, counteracting drought and promoting a closed-loop economy. In addition, it develops climate education by creating rain gardens and a number of other initiatives
Free time
GZM is not only an attractive place to live, study or work, but also to relax and spend free time. To strengthen this message, it organizes events such as Kierunek GZM – the largest micro-trip festival in Poland, or the GZM Theatre Night. In 2027, the city of Katowice and GZM will be the Polish Capital of Culture
Electric Metrobike
After the success of the yellow Metrobike GZM is moving further towards developing alternative forms of mobility. Electric Metrobike electric rental is a new idea for city travel, but also a possibility to test this solution without a large investment
New transport system
The system helps passengers travel conveniently by public transport across the GZM. It works fully online, and passengers no longer have to encode their tickets on cards or wait for them to appear in their accounts – tickets are available to passengers immediately after purchasing them
