SWB Bus und Bahn is a municipal transport company in Bonn that operates a comprehensive network of tram, light rail, and bus lines. With a focus on sustainable mobility and innovative solutions like the BONNmobil app, it optimizes transport connections in the region.
SWB Bus und Bahn is a leading municipal transport company in Bonn and the surrounding area. As a 100 percent subsidiary of Stadtwerke Bonn, it is closely integrated into the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Sieg (VRS) and offers a comprehensive network of tram, light rail, and bus lines. With a total of three tram, six light rail, and 50 bus lines, SWB Bus und Bahn covers the entire Bonn urban area as well as adjacent regions[1].
The mission of SWB Bus und Bahn is to provide reliable and fast connections while prioritizing the health protection of passengers and employees. The company aims to optimize mobility in Bonn and the surrounding area while protecting the environment[1][3].
SWB Bus und Bahn has actively participated in improving air quality as part of the "Lead City" project. By expanding public transport and optimizing schedules, the city of Bonn was able to avoid impending driving bans. Additionally, the BONNmobil app promotes environmentally friendly mobility by displaying the CO₂ footprint[1][2].
Through close collaboration with other transport companies and participation in regional projects, SWB Bus und Bahn contributes to the networking of the region and advocates for sustainable and efficient mobility[3].