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From the (((eTicket basic seminar through to migration to (((etiCORE and specialist knowledge on Motics: we offer a range of training formats for newcomers and experts from transport companies, industrial firms and public transport consultancy firms. Online and on-site, both at our premises in Cologne and in-house at your premises. 

You can find all the information and dates for our seminars and webinars in the (((etiTRAIN section on our collaboration platform (((efi. You can register for all events there. 

Online Seminar Webinar mit Daniel und Gabriel
Präsenzseminar mit Bernd Pieper und Michael Bauer

Fit for (((etiCORE

  • (((eTicket Basics
  • Transfer & Migration
  • Components, Processes, Migration
  • Data Structure & Security Management

What exactly is an e-ticket, and when was the VDV core application first introduced? What is the difference between Motics, UIC and VDV barcodes? How many applications can fit on a chip, and what exactly is ABT all about? Here, we explain everything you need to know about the world of digital ticketing in Germany and beyond. 

Interoperable ticketing in Europe

06.08.2025 | Public Transport Information

Interoperable ticketing in Europe

The European Smart Ticketing Alliance will celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2025. We at VDV eTicket Service have been involved from the very beginning.

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What is the difference between UIC, VDV barcodes and Motics?

23.01.2025 | Public Transport Information

What is the difference between UIC, VDV barcodes and Motics?

Since the introduction of the Deutschland-Ticket, there have been discussions about barcodes. Here’s how the standards differ.

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What does the ZPVS do?

25.04.2023 | Public Transport Information

What does the ZPVS do?

With the Deutschland-Ticket, there is no issuing transport authority to manage the PV system behind the scenes. That is why we take care of this via the ZPVS.

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What does ‘interoperable’ mean?

01.04.2022 | Public Transport Information

What does ‘interoperable’ mean?

Without interoperability – that is, systems that work together – public transport simply cannot function.

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What is a SAM?

15.01.2022 | Public Transport Information

What is a SAM?

A Secure Application Module (SAM) is usually a small chip that is used, for example, in sales or control terminals.

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What is a user-generated medium?

03.12.2021 | Public Transport Information

What is a user-generated medium?

Smart card, smartphone or smartwatch: the medium on which an electronic ticket is stored is known as a user medium.

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