Media Releases
BVB informs the public quickly and transparently. All media releases can be found in our archive (German version only). Media Releases (in German) Archive (in German)
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Passengers with reduced mobility
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. Passengers with impaired vision Getting on board Wait at the stop by the first door. The driver will inform you of the
Fares for Germany and France
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
Information about fares
BVB is a member of the Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz (TNW) – the North-Western Switzerland Tariff Association. In addition to BVB, this comprises the transport companies: Baselland Transport AG (BLT), the Swiss Federal Railways (SBB [Schweizerischen Bundesbahnen]), PostAuto Schweiz AG and Autobus AG Liestal (AAGL). Fares The TNW determines the applicable fares on a yearly
Eurovision Song Contest Basel 2025
With the Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe to the Eurovision Song Contest When 37 countries sing for victory at the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) in May, Basel will become the musical centre of Europe. Between 12th and 17th May 2025, we will take you directly to the venues of the ESC 2025 around
Information material
The brochure “Electrification of the BVB bus fleet by 2027” (in German) provides an overview of the bus system 2027. Detailed information can be found in the factsheets (in German): Factsheet “Pollutants and environmental impact of the e-bus fleet” Factsheet “Noise emissions” Factsheet “Raw materials in batteries and electric motors”
FAQ on the bus system 2027
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
New construction of the Rank garage
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
Bus system 2027
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
Ticket control
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
