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The Verband Deutscher Verkehrsunternehmen (VDV) is a central industry association that represents the interests of around 700 companies in public passenger transport (ÖPV) and rail freight transport (SGV) in Germany. Founded in 1991 through the merger of the Verband Öffentlicher Verkehr (VÖV), the Bundesverband Deutscher Eisenbahnen, Motorwagen und Bergbahnen (BDE), and the VÖV of the former GDR, the VDV has a rich history that dates back to 1846.
The VDV is committed to advancing the mobility transition in Germany and advocates for the expansion and higher quality of public transport. The VDV's vision is to make public transport better, more flexible, simpler, more innovative, and fairer. The focus is on sustainable development that includes everyone – in urban and rural areas[1].
The VDV represents the interests of its members to parliaments, authorities, industry, and other institutions. It has offices in Cologne, Berlin, and Brussels and is organized into nine regional groups as well as six general and 19 specialized committees. Over 400 experts work voluntarily in these committees on the challenges of the sector and develop VDV recommendations and reports[1].
The VDV plays a central role in addressing transport challenges and promotes cooperation between member companies, politics, and the economy to ensure a future-proof and sustainable mobility.
