BVB is planning to modernise its entire bus fleet by 2027 and switch completely to battery-electric buses (e-buses). In doing so, it is implementing the legal requirement that all public transport in Basel-Stadt must be powered by 100 per cent renewable energy from 2027. In addition to the procurement of
The current Rank garage needs to be completely rebuilt as part of the switch to e-buses. It no longer meets current requirements, is too small and cannot be equipped with the necessary charging infrastructure. It was therefore demolished between June and October 2024. Construction work on the new building began in
BVB plans to convert its entire bus fleet to battery-electric buses (e-buses) by 2027, making the fleet more environmentally friendly and quieter than today’s buses. In this way, we are implementing the legal requirement that all public transport in the canton of Basel-Stadt must run on 100 percent renewable energy
BVB is particularly committed to ecological sustainability. This affects the entire company: the operation, the transportation of passengers, the maintenance of trams and buses, the creation and management of the route network as well as the work and decisions that influence it. In this way, BVB can ensure a future-oriented,
The Supervisory Board is the BVB’s highest level management body. It bears ultimate responsibility for the business, and subject to the powers of the State Council and the Grand Council, it has a variety of non-transferable, irrevocable overall duties of management, supervision and inspection. Executive Management takes all important operational
Together, BVB and BLT transport 510,000 passengers a day over the entire Basel metropolitan area. With us, your advertising is certainly getting around! The joint subsidiary company of the BVB and the BLT, Moving Media Basel AG takes care of the marketing of all advertising spaces on and in our vehicles. The
You can get this special memento at our Customer Service Centre at Barfüsserplatz (Barfi). Victorinox penknife CHF 25.00 foldable shopping bag CHF 7.80 swim bag CHF 20.00 eCitaro collector’s model CHF 39.00 umbrella CHF 15.00 wooden tram (suitable for BRIO railway) CHF 15.00 Wickelfisch swim bag Size L CHF
You can find an entertaining and informative film about the history of BVB between 1895 and 2014, here. You can find out much more about the history of trams in Basel at the Basel Tram Museum. We are looking forward to your visit! Year Event 1874 First project for a horse-drawn tram
Efficient public transport is essential for a business and cultural city such as Basel. With its comprehensive route network and frequent services, BVB facilitates the mobility of people in the city and nearby areas and links Basel with neighbouring countries. It helps to reduce traffic, thus contributing to a higher
We will be happy to help you get on and off the bus and tram. We are also happy to help you with your individual journey planning. Below you will find information for: Passengers with impaired vision Passengers with manual wheelchairs Passengers with a rollator Passengers with invisible disabilities or
