Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe

What Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe does

Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe (MVB) is the municipal public transport operator of Magdeburg, Germany, structured as a GmbH & Co. KG with the City of Magdeburg as its sole limited partner (Kommanditist) and MVB-Verwaltungs-GmbH as general partner. The company operates an integrated multi-modal network including tram (Straßenbahn) services on lines throughout the city, bus services with night routes (Nachtfalter), and ferry services through its wholly-owned subsidiary Magdeburger Weiße Flotte GmbH. MVB serves daily commuters, students, seniors, social welfare recipients, event attendees, and visitors within the unified marego transport association tariff system covering Magdeburg and the surrounding region.

The core technology stack centers on a modernized tram fleet of 35 Alstom Flexity NGT 10 D low-floor vehicles (38.2m, 241-passenger capacity, ODAS driver assistance, full climate control, WLAN, USB charging, video surveillance) backed by a 24-year closed maintenance contract, alongside the purpose-built Betriebshof Nord depot in Rothensee (workshop capacity for 117 vehicles, EUR 110M+ investment). Digital ticketing is delivered through the FAIRTIQ app (with up to 15% loyalty discounts and a referral program) and the easy.GO app, with app pricing set below station/vending machine prices from August 2026.

MVB's revenue model is a mix of passenger fares (single tickets, weekly/monthly passes, subscriptions including the nationwide Deutschland-Ticket at EUR 63/month, Premium-Abo, Senioren-Abo, 9-Uhr-Abo, Schülerticket, and the EUR 19 Sozialticket for welfare recipients), corporate channel sales (Jobticket for employers, Mieterticket for housing companies), fare-evasion penalties (Erhöhtes Beförderungsentgelt), and a vehicle rental business (historical Gotha trams and double-decker buses for events). The business is materially underpinned by public capital and operating subsidies from the federal government and Land Sachsen-Anhalt, with major infrastructure co-funding (EUR 60M for the Flexity fleet, over EUR 50M for Betriebshof Nord) and ongoing network expansion including the 2. Nord-Süd-Verbindung tram extension targeted for 2028.

Name

Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe

Legal name

Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://mvbnet.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe is the municipal public transport operator of Magdeburg, Germany, running an integrated tram, bus, and ferry network under the marego regional tariff, with a modernized Alstom Flexity fleet and ongoing multi-hundred-million-EUR infrastructure expansion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Public Transportation

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Mobile Ticketing & Digital Pass Apps (THAIAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fare Collection Back Office & Revenue Management (THAIAMAF)

Keywords

• Urban public transport
• Tram and bus services
• Digital mobile ticketing
• Municipal mobility operator
• Subscription transit passes

Headquarters

HQ city

Magdeburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passenger Fare Revenue: Revenue from sale of single tickets, day passes, weekly and monthly passes, subscription tickets (Deutschland-Ticket, Premium Abo, Senioren-Abo, 9-Uhr-Abo, personal subscription), student tickets, social tickets, and special tickets. Ticket sales through station counters, ticket machines, mobile apps (FAIRTIQ, easy.GO), and subscription portals.
2. Vehicle Rental: Rental of historical and modern tram vehicles and double-decker buses for private events, tours, and celebrations.
3. Fare Collection Services: Processing elevated transport fares (Erhöhtes Beförderungsentgelt) from fare evasion cases.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe (MVB) operates the municipal public transport network in Magdeburg, Germany, running tram (Straßenbahn), bus, and ferry services across the city and the marego regional transport association. Its revenue is generated primarily through passenger fares — single tickets, 24-hour passes, weekly/monthly passes, subscriptions (Deutschland-Ticket, Premium Abo, Senioren Abo, 9-Uhr Abo, Schülerticket, Sozialticket) and digital mobile ticketing via FAIRTIQ and easy.GO apps — distributed through customer centers, kiosks, partner agencies, vending machines and online portals.

Product overview

Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe (MVB) operates as a public transport authority providing integrated mobility services through a multi-modal network. The core offering consists of tram (Straßenbahn) services on multiple lines and bus services including night bus routes, complemented by ferry services operated through subsidiary Weiße Flotte GmbH. The product portfolio includes physical tickets and subscriptions (Deutschland-Ticket, Premium-Abo, Persönliches Abo, Senioren-Abo, 9-Uhr-Abo, Schülerticket, Sozialticket) as well as digital ticketing via the FAIRTIQ and easy.GO mobile apps. MVB has invested significantly in new vehicle technology with the Alstom Flexity NGT 10 D trams featuring modern amenities. Infrastructure expansion projects including the new Betriebshof Nord depot and the 'Zukunftsgleise Innenstadt' track renewal demonstrate ongoing development. Additional services include vehicle rental (historical and modern vehicles), free WLAN in vehicles, and a fan shop. The marego tariff system provides unified ticketing across the Magdeburg region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Weiße Flotte Magdeburg: Ferry and boat services operated by subsidiary Magdeburger Weiße Flotte GmbH on the Elbe river and related waterways.

Products and services

• Straßenbahn (Tram) Services Tram (Straßenbahn) lines covering Magdeburg's day and night network for intra-city rail transport, including the line 15 Sonderverkehr service; passengers can use tickets valid across bus, tram, and the marego region.
• Bus Services Multiple bus lines (day routes and Nachtfalter night bus lines N1-N9) connecting areas not served by the tram network within Magdeburg fare zone 010 and the marego regional network.
• Fähren (Ferry Services) Ferry services on the Elbe river and related waterways, operated by subsidiary Magdeburger Weiße Flotte GmbH, including scheduled Buckau and Westerhüsen crossings and excursion shipping.
• Deutschland-Ticket Subscription Nationwide monthly subscription at 63 EUR/month for regional and local public transport across Germany; non-transferable, requires official photo ID, monthly cancellation available via abo.mvbnet.de.
• Premium-Abo-Monatskarte Monthly subscription (68 EUR) transferable across all lines and directions in Magdeburg; free transport of one adult and three children under 15 (Mon-Fri from 5pm and all day weekends/holidays), one bicycle, and one dog; minimum 3-month term.
• Persönliche Abo-Monatskarte Personal monthly subscription (55 EUR from 1 Aug 2026) valid on all lines within Magdeburg; includes free transport of up to 3 children aged 6-15 and one bicycle; monthly cancellable.
• Senioren-Abo Senior monthly subscription (48.50 EUR/month for MVB area, 60 EUR/month verbundweit) for passengers aged 65+; free transport of up to 3 children aged 6-15, one dog, and one bicycle.
• 9-Uhr-Abo-Monatskarte Off-peak monthly subscription (48.40 EUR/month) valid Monday-Friday from 9am, all day on weekends and holidays, on all lines in all directions.
• Schülerticket Magdeburg Free or 9 EUR/month ticket for school children, trainees, and students within Magdeburg fare zone; valid on all lines and directions, with free bicycle carry-on.
• Sozialticket Reduced monthly ticket (19 EUR) for holders of Stadtpass or Otto-City-Card; valid on all lines within Magdeburg; non-transferable and requires valid photo ID plus the welfare card.
• Einzelfahrkarten, 4er-Karte, 24-Stunden-Karte und Gruppentickets (Single and time-limited tickets) Pay-as-you-go fare products including Kurzstrecke (2.00 EUR), single tickets from 3.00 EUR, child single tickets, 4-ride cards, bicycle tickets, 24-hour tickets (7.40 EUR adults / 5.60 EUR children), mini-group day tickets (max 5 persons, 16.50 EUR), and group day tickets (min 16 persons, 3.70 EUR/person) with app-based pricing lower than station vending machine prices.
• FAIRTIQ App (Mobile Ticketing) Smartphone ticketing app with automatic fare calculation and FAIRTIQ-Bonus loyalty discounts of 5%, 10%, or 15% based on monthly active travel days; supports a referral program crediting 3 EUR to both referrer and referee on the first trip.
• easy.GO App (Mobile Ticketing) MVB's mobile ticketing app for purchasing digital tickets; from 1 August 2026 prices in easy.GO and FAIRTIQ are lower than station counter prices.
• Fahrzeugvermietung (Vehicle Rental) Rental of historic Gotha trams, modern Flexity vehicles, and double-decker buses for private events, celebrations, and corporate tours, booked through the Sonderverkehr hotline (0800/548 1245).
• Historische Straßenbahn (Historical Tram Excursions) Heritage tram excursions operated together with the IGNah enthusiast association using restored Gotha vehicles from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including themed rides such as summer outings to Herrenkrug park.
• Flexity Magdeburg NGT 10 D Tram Vehicle Operations 35 Alstom Flexity NGT 10 D low-floor trams (38.2 m, 4 sections, 241 passenger capacity with 92 seats, 70% low-floor, 2 wheelchair spaces) deployed across MVB's tram network, with CO2-controlled air conditioning, USB charging, free WLAN, LED ambient lighting, full vehicle video surveillance, and the ODAS driver assistance system.
• Betriebshof Nord Tram Depot Services New tram depot housing 59 low-floor trams and a central main workshop designed for up to 117 vehicles, supporting operations control, driver facilities, and central warehouse functions.
• Abo-Portal (Online Subscription Management) Online self-serve portal at abo.mvbnet.de for ordering Deutschland-Ticket and other monthly subscriptions, cancellations, and account management.
• Jobticket and Mieterticket (Employer and Tenant Subsidy Programs) Employer-subsidized (Jobticket) and housing-company-subsidized (Mieterticket) monthly public transport subscriptions sold directly to Magdeburg-area employers and housing providers for their staff and tenants.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AlstomcoreTechnology or Integration · 30 June 2021Alstom delivers 35 Flexity NGT 10 D low-floor tram units to MVB under a contract including a 24-year closed maintenance and service agreement. Optional extension to 32 years and 28 additional units.
• Städtische Werke Magdeburg (SWM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSWM collaborates with MVB on joint construction projects, notably the Zukunftsgleise Innenstadt (Breiter Weg/Alter Markt) where SWM is renovating a combined sewer along with MVB's track and platform reconstruction, and summer 2026 works on Schachtdeckel repairs at Faulmannstraße. Also co-hosts Nachbarsgarten community events during construction.
• marego (Verkehrsverbund für Magdeburg und Region)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional transport association managing unified ticketing, tariffs, and scheduling across all public transport operators in Magdeburg and the surrounding region. MVB operates within the marego tariff system with a single ticket valid across bus, tram, and regional rail.
• IGNah e.V. (Interessengemeinschaft Nahverkehr Magdeburg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric tram enthusiasts association that co-organizes heritage tram excursions with MVB, operating historic Gotha trains for recreational trips such as summer outings to Herrenkrug park.
• eebc GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy and mobility consultancy engaged by MVB to conduct a comprehensive study on alternative propulsion technologies for the bus fleet, evaluating battery-electric, hydrogen, and hybrid options for emission-free operations.
• Deutsche BahnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeutsche Bahn is constructing a bridge requiring partial closure of Hallische Straße from 9 July 2026, causing significant diversions to MVB's tram network (lines 3, 9, 13 and bus lines 43, 59, N3, N4, N5).
• FAIRTIQcoreTechnology or IntegrationFAIRTIQ provides mobile ticketing app with automatic fare calculation. MVB offers FAIRTIQ-Bonus loyalty discounts (5-15% based on monthly active days) and a member-get-member referral program (3 EUR credit each for referrer and referee).
• LGD Datenschutz GmbHminorOthersExternal data protection officer and operator of MVB's whistleblower portal (Hinweisgebersystem) at lgd-data.de.
• Heimatforscher Siegfried K. Lorenz and Andreas BöckerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal historians and city tour guides engaged by MVB to conduct exclusive guided tours of Breiter Weg history (800 years) during the Zukunftsgleise construction project. Tours include exhibition at GALERIA Magdeburg.
• 1. FC Magdeburg (FCM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal football club collaborating with MVB for promotional events at the Baustellen-Thron on Breiter Weg, including autograph sessions, penalty shoot-out challenges, and team appearances to engage fans during construction period.
• Galeria Magdeburg (GALERIA Karstadt Kaufhof)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDepartment store co-hosting city history exhibition '800 Jahre Breiter Weg' and serving as endpoint for historic city tours during the Zukunftsgleise construction project. Also offers coffee and cake as part of the prize draw experience.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG): Public transport operator in Halle (Saale), within Sachsen-Anhalt. Highly comparable to MVB as a regional peer in the same federal state, operating tram and bus networks under the same regulatory and funding framework (Mitteldeutsche Verkehrsverbund/Marego influence).
• ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe: Public transport operator in Hannover, Germany, operating Stadtbahn (light rail) and bus networks. Comparable to MVB as a German municipal transit operator with light-rail-anchored operations, subscription model, and similar regulatory environment.
• Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt am Main (VGF): Public transport operator in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, operating U-Bahn, tram, and bus networks. Comparable to MVB as a German municipal transit operator with multi-modal fleet, similar fare regulation (RMV), and ongoing fleet modernization (e.g., new T-type tram).
• SWB Bus und Bahn (Bonn): Public transport operator in Bonn, Germany, operating bus and Stadtbahn services. Comparable to MVB as a mid-sized German municipal transit operator with similar multi-modal operations, subscription ticketing, and exposure to regulated fare schemes.
• Freiburger Verkehrs-AG (VAG): Public transport operator in Freiburg, Germany, operating tram and bus networks. Comparable to MVB as a mid-sized German municipal transit operator with similar fleet size, modern low-floor trams, and regional tariff integration (RVF).
• Bochum-Gelsenkirchener Straßenbahnen (BOGESTRA): Public transport operator serving Bochum and Gelsenkirchen in the Ruhr region of Germany, operating tram and bus networks. Comparable to MVB as a mid-sized German municipal transit operator with tram-anchored services and similar fleet characteristics.
• Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB): Public transport operator in Leipzig, Germany, operating tram and bus networks. Highly comparable to MVB as a mid-sized German municipal transit operator (GmbH structure, multi-modal tram/bus, modern low-floor trams, similar fare regulation under a Mitteldeutscher Verkehrsverbund). Same regulatory and funding environment.
• Bremer Straßenbahn (BSAG): Public transport operator in Bremen, Germany, operating tram and bus networks. Comparable to MVB as a German municipal transit operator with similar fleet size, multi-modal offering, and public ownership structure.
• Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB): Public transport operator in Dresden, Germany, operating tram and bus services. Direct comparable to MVB — both are eastern German municipal transit operators with tram-anchored networks, similar fleet modernization cycles, and exposure to the same federal/state funding mechanisms.

Others

• Alstom Transport (supplier): Global rolling stock manufacturer and supplier to MVB (35 Flexity NGT 10 D trams under a 24-year maintenance contract). Included as an ecosystem participant, not a direct competitor — illustrates the supplier dependency side of MVB's modernization program.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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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