20 years of tmb.cat

Twenty years ago, the Catalan-speaking digital community made history. The creation of the .cat domain marked a global milestone: for the first time, the Catalan language and culture gained their own presence on the Internet.

At that historic moment, TMB chose to join the initiative by adopting the new domain. Since then, tmb.cat has evolved into one of the main digital channels connecting people with mobility services in Barcelona and its metropolitan area.

tmb.cat is available in Catalan, Spanish and English.

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What started as an information portal about public transport is now a digital platform that integrates real-time information, route planning, online services, ticket sales, personalised features and corporate content.

The website has continuously evolved, incorporating new technologies and functionalities to provide an experience that is increasingly useful, accessible and tailored to users’ needs.

Between 2013 and 2026, the website will have grown from 8 million to 15 million annual visits, representing an increase of 87.5%.

This growth reflects not only the rising use of digital channels, but also the continuous expansion of services, content and tools that make mobility easier and strengthen the connection between citizens and TMB.

Today, tmb.cat and the TMB App work together to provide a seamless digital experience. Service information, journey planning, alerts, purchases and personalised features are available through both channels, adapting to every stage of the journey.

The evolution of tmb.cat reflects a clear transition from an informative corporate website to a digital service platform. From 2016 onwards, the responsive redesign replaced the separation between the desktop website and the mobile version, improved navigation and established the website as the main information channel.

Between 2017 and 2019, the focus shifted towards personalisation, journey planning and the integration of services such as JoTMBé, Vull Anar and online purchasing. In 2020, the pandemic accelerated the role of the website as a critical channel for information, remote services and safe travel planning.

From 2021 onwards, the portal incorporated new self-service features linked to T-mobilitat and, between 2023 and 2025, moved towards a more integrated experience with the TMB App, including accessibility information, multimodal mobility options and a progressive redesign.

• 1996: tmb.net is launched as an information system for the transport service with static content.
• 1998: Vull Anar is launched, introducing the website’s first dynamic content.
• 2000: WAP format is introduced for mobile devices.
• 2001: A new homepage is launched with dynamic features such as Where Am I, news, service disruptions and job opportunities.
• 2004: A new version of the website is released, featuring a redesigned interface and expanded dynamic content.
• 2006: The .cat domain is introduced and tmb.cat becomes the website’s official address.
• 2011: The Liferay platform is implemented and a new mobile version of the website is launched.
• 2013: A new website is launched and achieves double AA accessibility certification.
• 2016: A new responsive website is introduced with a corporate, informational and commercial focus, alongside the launch of the TMB Foundation website.
• 2017: User accounts and personalised information services are introduced.
• 2018: Online sales of public transport tickets are launched.
• 2020: New digital services and procedures are introduced.
• 2021: Open trials of T-mobilitat begin.
• 2023: A website restyling project begins, focusing on visual modernisation and improvements to architecture and usability.
• 2025: Vull Anar incorporates new mobility solutions and integrates information from other transport modes and operators, aligned with the new TMB App.

TMB continues to transform its digital channels to make them more intuitive, accessible and efficient. The addition of new mobility services, the continuous improvement of the user experience and the integration of new solutions are strengthening tmb.cat as a key reference point for metropolitan mobility and for the public it serves.