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. According to current plans, the existing Rank garage will be demolished from June 2024, with construction
Traveling without a valid ticket is unfair. For this reason, BVB employees are on the road around the clock to check the tickets of our passengers. If you travel without a valid ticket, you pay a corresponding surcharge. You will find an overview of fees and surcharges in the general
Our media spokesperson is available to media professionals with questions and research (see also press releases). Matthias Steiger Media spokesperson Media department BVB Claragraben 55 4005 Basel Telephone: 061 685 12 52 medienstelle@bvb.ch
Director since 12.07.2019 (Member of the Executive Management since 01.09.2016) Bruno Stehrenberger 1966 Business Administration KFS We are developing public transport for the Basel region, transporting our customers to their destinations safely, conveniently, ecologically and on time. “People for People! The BVB transports more than 290,000 people every day,
President since 01.01.2024 (Member of the Supervisory Board since 01.01.2022) Thomas Schneider *1964 eidg. dipl. Wirtschaftsprüfer, MSc Business Administration Representative of Basel-City Government Independent Supervisory Board-Member Other mandates: Mandate as president: Basellandschaftliche Kantonalbank Liestal Vice-President since 01.01.2022 Flavio Casanova *1960 MSc ETH Bau-Ing. Representative of Basel-City Government Supervisory Board Committee Finance
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
You can find all the informations about cross-border fares, here (only in german). Tram line 3 The half-fare travelcard, as well as day tickets valid Switzerland-wide and TNW day tickets are not valid on tram line 3 between the border and Saint-Louis. The GA and the U-Abo is valid on
With our app, you have the current timetable available everywhere you go and at any time. Plan your next journey from A to B or find out about all the places you can go to from the stop of your choice. The app also tells you about all delays on
