VBB Verkehrsbund Berlin Brandenburg
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Berlin-Brandenburg Transport Association (VBB) - A Comprehensive Description
editAbout the VBB
editThe 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].
Key Products and Services
editThe VBB coordinates and optimizes the transport offerings of various transport companies to enable seamless and efficient mobility for passengers. The main tasks include:
- Timetable Planning and Coordination: Development and coordination of timetables, fares, and route networks to ensure a coordinated transport service.
- Unified Fare: The VBB offers a unified fare for the entire association area, allowing passengers to use various modes of transport with just one ticket[2][3][5].
- Passenger Information: Providing real-time information and facilitating ticket purchases through modern technologies and innovative apps[3][5].
Main Mission and Values
editThe 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].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editThe VBB is strongly committed to promoting sustainable mobility solutions. The sustainability goals include:
- Environmentally Friendly Transport: The expansion of environmentally friendly transport options such as buses, trains, and bicycles, as well as support for projects to reduce CO2 emissions[3].
- Transport Transition: The VBB drives innovative solutions for public local transport to actively participate in the transport transition and encourage as many people as possible to switch to public transport[5].
- Safety and Reliability: Comprehensive measures to ensure safe and reliable operations, including regular maintenance of vehicles and infrastructure as well as training for staff[3].
Additional Information
editThe 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].
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Verkehrsverbund_Berlin-Brandenburg
- 2 - https://www.vbb.de/leichte-sprache/das-ist-der-vbb/
- 3 - https://talents.studysmarter.de/companies/vbb-verkehrsverbund-berlin-brandenburg-gmbh/
- 4 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Berliner_Verkehrsbetriebe
- 5 - https://www.vbb.de/der-vbb/ueber-uns/