Finanční analýza a efektivita veřejných dopravních podniků: případová studie Dopravního podniku hl. m. Prahy a srovnání s vybranými evropskými metropolemi

The bachelor’s thesis deals with the financial analysis of Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy and its comparison with selected European public transport companies. The aim of the thesis is to evaluate the financial stability, operational efficiency, dependence on public funding, and affordability of the annual pass in Prague. The analysis is based on financial statements, annual reports, and publicly available operating data for the period 2020–2024. The results show that DPP is a financially stable company with low indebtedness, a strong capital base, and above-average liquidity. The main weakness of the company is not operational inefficiency itself, but the low degree of self-financing from fare revenues and high dependence on compensation from the contracting authority. The thesis also shows that Prague’s annual pass is among the most affordable in the observed group of cities. Based on the findings, recommendations are formulated for the Prague City Hall and the management of DPP, particularly in the areas of tariff policy, the scope of ordered transport performance, investment planning, and the broader use of DPP’s capacities.