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The Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB) is a leading provider in the field of public local transport in the Berlin-Brandenburg region. Founded on December 30, 1996, the VBB has the legal form of a GmbH and is a merger of all public transport authorities in the states of Berlin and Brandenburg[1][3][5].
The VBB coordinates and optimizes the transport offerings of various transport companies to enable seamless and efficient mobility for passengers. The main tasks include:
The main mission of the VBB is to promote the demand- and needs-oriented securing and development of the performance and attractiveness of public local transport. The VBB is committed to customer-oriented service with coordinated timetables, diverse transport connections, and comprehensive passenger information. Political and corporate responsibility are clearly separated to ensure efficient and transparent management[1][3][5].
The VBB is strongly committed to promoting sustainable mobility solutions. The sustainability goals include:
The VBB works closely with political decision-makers to actively shape transport policy in the region. With about 40 transport companies, including S-Bahn Berlin, Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), and Ost-Deutsche Eisenbahn-Gesellschaft (ODEG), the VBB covers an extensive network of transport services. More than four million people use the buses and trains of the VBB daily[2][3][5].
The VBB is a member of various associations, such as the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV), the umbrella organization European Metropolitan Transport Authorities (EMTA), and the Federal Working Group on Local Rail Passenger Transport (BAG SPNV), highlighting its significance and commitment in the European context[1].
