ATB

What ATB does

ATB Mobilità S.p.A. is a municipal public transport utility headquartered in Bergamo, Italy, founded in 1996 and operating under a concession from the Comune di Bergamo across 29 surrounding municipalities plus the airport. The company delivers an integrated urban mobility platform spanning bus transport, two funicular lines, regulated parking management, ZTL (limited traffic zone) access administration, and bike sharing under the "La BiGi" brand. It is structured as a Società per Azioni with the municipality as primary shareholder, and operates a wholly-owned subsidiary, ATB Servizi S.p.A., for transport services and maintenance.

The company's operational technology includes AVM (Automatic Vehicle Monitoring) with UTC traffic-signal integration, the "Passa e Vai" contactless fare system supporting bank cards and NFC wallets (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay) with automatic best-fare daily caps, and digital passenger information via smart shelters and the ATB Mobile app. The flagship underway is the e-BRT (Electric Bus Rapid Transit): a 29.7 km route with 72%+ dedicated lanes, 49 priority-signal intersections, and 15 articulated electric buses, funded through Italy's PNRR and scheduled for June 2026 completion. Distribution combines approximately 200 authorized resellers, 17+ TVM vending machines, two physical ATB offices, the ATB Mobile app, website, and WhatsApp Chat&Go.

Revenue is generated primarily through fare-based ticketing (single rides, weekly/monthly/annual subscriptions with the 12-months-for-9 pricing model, and concessionary tiers for students, seniors, and families), parking fees and fines, ZTL permit issuance, and advertising (notably via the IGPDecaux shelter partnership). Customer segments include daily commuters, Università degli Studi di Bergamo students (€200 flat-rate annual pass), school students up to age 26, intermodal commuters combining ATB with Trenord, tourists (via the May 2025 Mozzo Mobility Tourist Pass), and drivers using parking/ZTL services. In FY2025, ATB reported parent-company net profit of €1.65 million with €33.4 million in capex, and consolidated group net profit of €1.59 million with €103.5 million in group-level investment.

Name

ATB

Legal name

ATB Mobilità S.p.A.

Website

https://atb.bergamo.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

ATB Mobilità S.p.A. is the municipal public transport utility for Bergamo and 29 surrounding municipalities, operating integrated bus, funicular, parking, ZTL, and bike-sharing services under a Comune di Bergamo concession. Revenue is generated through fares, subscriptions, parking, permits, and advertising for commuters, students, tourists, and drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Public Transportation

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Distribution Networks (TVMs, Kiosks, Agents) (THAIAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Urban Rail Fare Collection & Ticketing (AFC/Validators/Gates) (THAIABAI), On-Street Bus Stops, Shelters & Interchanges (THAIALAE), Intercity Bus Terminal/Stop Operators (Dedicated Intercity Facilities) (THAIADAI)

Keywords

• Urban public transport
• Bus transit services
• Parking management
• Bike sharing services
• Funicular operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Bergamo

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Fares: ATB generates primary revenue from ticket sales and subscriptions for urban and extra-urban public transport services covering Bergamo and 29 surrounding municipalities. Revenue streams include single-ride tickets (Passa e Vai contactless, app, onboard, vending), weekly/monthly/annual subscriptions across multiple tariff zones, and cumulative student passes combining ATB with extra-urban carriers. The company also collects fine revenue from ZTL violations.
2. Parking Management: ATB manages regulated parking (blue stripe zones) and parking facilities across Bergamo, generating revenue through parking fees, subscriptions, and parking fine enforcement.
3. ZTL (Limited Traffic Zone) Permits: ATB administers ZTL access control for Bergamo's restricted traffic zones, issuing temporary and continuous transit permits to residents, businesses, and visitors, with associated permit fees.
4. Advertising & Commercial Services: ATB generates revenue through advertising on bus shelters (in collaboration with IGPDecaux), commercial spaces (e.g., commercial unit rental at Funicolare di Città upper station), and commercial service offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels9 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ATB operates regulated urban and suburban public passenger transport across Bergamo and 29 surrounding municipalities, delivering mobility via a fleet of approximately 225 buses, two funicular lines (Città Alta and San Vigilio), the e-BRT T2 line, and complementary services including 9 paid parking facilities, ZTL access management, and the La BiGi bike-sharing service. It sells fare products (single tickets, subscriptions, contactless passes, the MMTP tourist pass) and manages the underlying payment, validation, and real-time passenger information infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e-BRT: Electric Bus Rapid Transit system connecting Bergamo with Dalmine and Verdellino
• La BiGi
• Passa e Vai
• ATB Mobile

Products and services

• Urban and Suburban Bus Transport Service Scheduled bus transport service across 30 urban lines and 39 suburban lines serving the city of Bergamo and 29 surrounding municipalities, using a fleet of approximately 225 buses including electric and CNG vehicles. Targeted at commuters, students, and residents of the Bergamo basin.
• Funicular Services (Città Alta and San Vigilio) Two funicular lines (Funicolare Città Alta and Funicolare San Vigilio) that connect lower Bergamo to the upper city and the San Vigilio hill, used daily by commuters and tourists. The funiculars are integrated into the ATB ticketing system.
• e-BRT (Electric Bus Rapid Transit) Line T2 Electric Bus Rapid Transit line T2 operating on a dedicated lane, engineered to be faster than the parallel car route. It uses electric buses charged at ATB's depots and serves a high-demand corridor in Bergamo. Targeted at commuters and high-frequency urban travelers.
• Parking Management Service Management of 9 paid parking facilities in Bergamo, including hourly and daily parking tariffs for resident and visitor car drivers. Operated as a complementary service to public transport.
• ZTL Access Permits Sale and management of Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) access permits for residents, businesses, and authorized vehicles operating within Bergamo's restricted traffic zones. Helps the city regulate vehicle access and complements the public transport offering.
• La BiGi Bike Sharing Service Public bike-sharing service providing short-term bike rentals across Bergamo, integrated with ATB's ticketing and payment systems. Targeted at commuters and visitors for first/last-mile connections to bus and funicular services.
• Passa e Vai Contactless Payment Service Contactless on-board payment system that lets passengers tap a bank card or mobile wallet on validators and automatically calculates the cheapest applicable fare for the day's journeys. Targeted at occasional and frequent riders who prefer cashless, ticketless travel.
• MMTP Tourist Pass Multi-day tourist transport pass covering ATB buses, funicular, and complementary Bergamo attractions, sold through partner hotels, tourist facilities, ATB Point, and the ATB Mobile app. Targeted at short-stay visitors to Bergamo.
• ATB Mobile App Smartphone application for iOS and Android that allows passengers to purchase tickets, top up Passa e Vai, plan journeys, and access real-time information across ATB's bus, funicular, bike-sharing, and parking services.

Quantifiable outcome

• e-BRT will connect Bergamo to Dalmine in 22 minutes and to Verdellino in 41 minutes, with buses every 10 minutes during peak hours (June 2026 target).
• +5 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration16 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Comune di MozzocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025ATB partnered with the Municipality of Mozzo to launch the Mozzo Mobility Tourist Pass (MMTP), converting the tourist tax into free public transport access for hotel and B&B guests. ATB developed the digital platform enabling guests to receive unique codes via WhatsApp for free ATB, TEB, and funicular travel across 29 municipalities. The project aims to reduce private car use and is designed as a replicable model for broader tourism mobility integration.
• IGPDecauxcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATB collaborates with IGPDecaux for the installation and maintenance of 17+ new bus shelters across Bergamo, with 10 shelters also receiving USB high-speed charging points. The partnership positions ATB shelters as evolved urban communication infrastructure combining technology, service, and information, aligned with the city's smart mobility vision.
• TEB (Tranvie Elettriche Bergamasche)coreTechnology or IntegrationATB and TEB operate an integrated public transport network for the Bergamo area, sharing journey planning, ticketing (IVOP integrated pass), and real-time information. The T1 tram line is fully integrated with ATB bus services and shares TVM vending machines and passenger information systems.
• Regione LombardiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATB participates in Regione Lombardia's integrated regional transport programs, including the IVOL (Io Viaggio Ovunque in Lombardia) and IVOP (Io Viaggio Ovunque in Provincia di Bergamo) integrated ticketing schemes that cover ATB, TEB, regional trains, buses, ferries, and funiculars across Lombardy.
• Comune di BergamocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerATB is a municipal transport company (società per azioni) operating under municipal concession. The Comune di Bergamo is the primary shareholder and strategic partner, with ATB managing city mobility services including parking (ex Gasometro, Stadio Atalanta), ZTL access, e-BRT infrastructure (partially funded via PNRR), and seasonal event services. The municipality and ATB jointly coordinate on urban mobility policy and infrastructure investment.
• TrenordcoreTechnology or IntegrationATB is integrated with Trenord regional rail services through the Treno-Bergamo combined subscription, IVOP provincial pass, and IVOL regional pass. These products allow seamless multimodal journeys combining ATB buses with Trenord suburban and regional trains across Bergamo province and Lombardy.
• PNRR (Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza)coreOthersThe e-BRT (Electric Bus Rapid Transit) project is funded through Italy's National Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR), with a scheduled completion deadline of June 2026. PNRR funding enables the 29.7 km electric bus rapid transit infrastructure connecting Bergamo, Dalmine, and Verdellino.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ANM Napoli: Municipal public transport operator for Naples, providing bus, tram, metro, and funicular services under municipal concession. Similar multi-modal urban transit mandate, municipal ownership, and reliance on integrated fare systems.
• AMT Genova: Municipal public transport operator for the Genoa metropolitan area, providing bus, metro, funicular, and lifts under a regulated concession model. Highly comparable in scope (multi-modal urban transit), governance (municipal S.p.A.), and reliance on integrated fare collection.
• TEB (Tranvie Elettriche Bergamasche): Operates the T1 Bergamo-Albino tram line in the same service area as ATB, with shared ticketing (IVOP), TVMs, and integrated journey planning. The closest operational peer given the territorial overlap and joint concession relationship with Comune di Bergamo.
• TPER Bologna: Municipal and regional public transport operator for Bologna and Emilia-Romagna, operating buses, urban rail, and on-demand services. Comparable as a mid-sized Italian public-sector TPL operator with multi-modal services and integrated regional ticketing.

Broad incumbents

• Arriva Italia: Subsidiary of Arriva (Deutsche Bahn) operating local public transport services across multiple Italian regions including Lombardy. Comparable as a multi-region Italian TPL operator with bus and interurban services, though privately owned rather than municipal.
• Busitalia (Gruppo FS Italiane): National bus and rail transport operator owned by Ferrovie dello Stato, operating local and regional public transport across multiple Italian regions. Comparable as a large-scale TPL operator with national footprint and integrated intermodal offerings.
• ATM Milano: Municipal public transport operator for Milan, one of Italy's largest urban TPL companies with metro, bus, tram, and bike sharing. Same business model and regulatory framework as ATB but at materially larger scale and with broader multimodal portfolio.
• ATAC Roma: Municipal public transport operator for Rome, providing metro, bus, tram, and urban rail services. Comparable as a publicly owned Italian urban TPL utility with a broad multi-modal mandate, though operating at significantly larger scale than ATB.

Regional players

• Start Romagna: Public transport operator for the Romagna region (Ravenna, Rimini, Cesena, Forlì), providing urban and interurban bus services under regional concession. Comparable mid-sized Italian public-sector TPL operator with multi-municipality service area and integrated ticketing.
• Trentino Trasporti: Public transport operator for the Autonomous Province of Trento, providing bus, rail, and funicular services in northern Italy. Comparable mid-sized public-sector TPL operator with multi-modal services in an Alpine provincial setting similar to Bergamo.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/ATB_Bergamo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ATBServizi
• Facebookfacebook.com/ATBAziendaTrasportiBergamo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atb-azienda-trasporti-bergamo
• Instagraminstagram.com/atbaziendatrasporti

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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