Wiener Lokalbahnen Verkehrsdienste

What Wiener Lokalbahnen Verkehrsdienste does

Wiener Lokalbahnen Verkehrsdienste GmbH (WLV) is a Vienna-based, state-owned transportation services company operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wiener Lokalbahnen within the Wiener Stadtwerke-Gruppe, the municipal utility group of the City of Austria. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in barrier-free passenger mobility, operating a fleet of approximately 160 minibuses — including Mercedes Sprinter vehicles with hydraulic lifts or electric stairs, Mercedes e-Vito electric wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and Opel Vivaro E electric delivery vehicles — across scheduled bus lines (47A, 49A, 50A, 50B, 60A) and 18 demand-responsive Rufbus lines contracted from Wiener Linien in western Vienna. The company delivered approximately 570,000 trips in the most recent reporting period with a team of 480 staff.

WLV's product surface spans contracted public transit operations, specialized school transport for children with disabilities (MA 56 Wiener Schulen), subsidized leisure trips for Fond Soziales Wien authorization holders, barrier-free airport transfers and day excursions, corporate shuttle services, vehicle rental with international coverage, municipal mobility services for surrounding Lower Austria communities (Leopoldsdorf, Deutsch-Wagram), and CO2-neutral last-mile delivery and courier services operated through the Hafen Wien/Hubert logistics center partnership. In 2025, WLV extended its disability-transport footprint by integrating ÖHTB-Fahrtendienst as a wholly-owned subsidiary.

The business model is a hybrid of managed-services public contracts (Wiener Linien), subsidized recurring payments (FSW), transactional fees (airport, shuttle, rental, delivery), and per-trip unit pricing (municipal City Bus). Go-to-market is sales-led and direct via phone/email booking with no digital self-serve channel, supported by cross-referral through the Wiener Stadtwerke family of companies and a formal sponsoring partnership with Special Olympics Österreich for inclusion positioning.

Name

Wiener Lokalbahnen Verkehrsdienste

Legal name

Wiener Lokalbahnen Verkehrsdienste GmbH

Website

https://verkehrsdienste.at

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Wiener Lokalbahnen Verkehrsdienste is a Vienna-based, state-owned barrier-free passenger transport and city logistics operator, providing contracted bus lines, school transport, subsidized leisure trips, and electric delivery services under the Wiener Stadtwerke municipal group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Wiener Neustadt

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Operations: Contracted bus line operations on behalf of Wiener Linien (lines 47A, 49A, 50A, 50B, 60A) and demand-responsive bus (Rufbus) services with 18 lines
2. Special Needs Transportation: School transportation services for children with disabilities, FSW leisure trips, and municipality-funded transport services
3. Vehicle Rental: Rental of barrier-free Kleinbusse with driver to individuals and organizations for excursions and events
4. City Logistics and Delivery: CO2-neutral delivery and courier services including contract and postal deliveries through Hubert logistics center cooperation
5. Airport and Transfer Services: Barrier-free airport transfers and corporate transportation for groups up to 7 persons

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WLV provides barrier-free passenger transportation services in Vienna and Lower Austria, including contracted scheduled bus line operations on five Wiener Linien routes, 18 on-demand Rufbus lines, specialized school transport for children with disabilities, subsidized leisure trips funded by Fond Soziales Wien, airport transfers, shuttle services, accessible vehicle rental, and CO2-neutral last-mile city logistics via electric delivery vehicles.

Product overview

Wiener Lokalbahnen Verkehrsdienste (WLV) is a passenger and freight transportation service provider operating as a subsidiary of Wiener Lokalbahnen and part of the Wiener Stadtwerke Group. The company operates a fleet of approximately 140 minibuses and electric delivery vehicles, offering scheduled bus services (Buslinienbetrieb on lines 47A, 49A, 50A, 50B, 60A), on-demand transport (Rufbusbetrieb with 18 flexible lines), and specialized services including school transport, leisure trips, airport transfers, shuttle services, and vehicle rental. The fleet consists of Mercedes Sprinter vehicles with hydraulic lifts or entry assistance, Mercedes e-Vito electric wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and Opel Vivaro E electric delivery vehicles. Services are provided for the general public, people with disabilities, municipalities, schools, and businesses, with a focus on barrier-free, accessible mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bus Line Operations (Lines 47A, 49A, 50A, 50B, 60A) Scheduled public bus line operations in western Vienna, operated on behalf of Wiener Linien covering five bus routes, using accessible Kleinbusse and integrated with Wiener Linien ticketing.
• Rufbus On-Demand Service (18 Lines) On-demand demand-responsive bus service operating 18 flexible bus lines in Vienna, callable by passengers 15 minutes before scheduled departure times, operated on behalf of Wiener Linien.
• School Transportation for Children with Disabilities Specialized transport service for children and adolescents with disabilities, operating since 1999 in cooperation with MA 56 Wiener Schulen and Fond Soziales Wien, providing door-to-door transportation to kindergartens, schools, and workplaces using barrier-free vehicles with certified restraint systems.
• FSW Subsidized Leisure Trips Subsidized door-to-door leisure transport for people with disabilities, funded by Fond Soziales Wien at €2.40 per trip (€1.20 for Social Pass/Mobil Pass holders), for visits, errands, and recreational activities within Vienna.
• Barrier-Free Excursion Trips Barrier-free excursion transportation for groups of up to eight persons, accommodating up to four wheelchairs with fully automatic wheelchair lifts and certified restraint systems, for day trips and outings.
• Barrier-Free Airport Transfers Barrier-free airport transfer service for small groups of up to seven persons, operating throughout Austria with flexible booking and accessible vehicles.
• Corporate and Event Shuttle Services Customized shuttle services for company events, Christmas parties, and special occasions in Vienna and surrounding areas, including barrier-free replacement transport options.
• Electric Delivery and Courier Services Electric last-mile delivery and courier services for food, parcels, and goods in Vienna, operated with over 140 minibuses and fully electric Opel Vivaro E and Mercedes e-Vito vehicles as part of the Hafen Wien/Hubert CO2-neutral city logistics project.
• Barrier-Free Vehicle Rental Rental of specially adapted, barrier-free minibuses with hydraulic lifts for wheelchair users, including fully comprehensive insurance, unlimited kilometers, full tank, and validity for international travel.
• Municipal Mobility Services Mobility services for elderly residents in municipalities surrounding Vienna, including shopping trips, pharmacy visits, medical appointments, and government errands, with city bus and barrier-free shuttle offerings (e.g., City:Bus Deutsch-Wagram at €2.00 day ticket).

Quantifiable outcome

• 570,000 trips per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hafen Wien / HubertminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019City logistics cooperation. WLV participates in the Hubert project for sustainable and efficient delivery to businesses in Vienna. Goods are bundled at a logistics center and delivered resource-efficiently on the last mile.
• Wiener Stadtwerke GruppecoreOthersParent company structure. WLV is a subsidiary of Wiener Lokalbahnen which is part of the Wiener Stadtwerke Gruppe, Vienna's municipal utility group including Wiener Linien, Wien Energie, Wiener Netze, and others.
• Wiener LiniencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWLV operates bus lines 47A, 49A, 50A, 50B, 60A and 18 Rufbus lines on behalf of Wiener Linien in western Vienna. Operating under contract for public transportation services.
• ÖHTB-FahrtendienstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWLV became new shareholder of ÖHTB-Fahrtendienst, integrating it as a new subsidiary company to expand services.
• Fond Soziales WiencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidized leisure trip services for people with disabilities. FSW funds trips within Vienna at subsidized rates (€2.40/€1.20 per trip) for authorization card holders. WLV provides the transportation service.
• MA 56 - Wiener SchulencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool transportation services for children with disabilities. WLV provides transport to kindergartens, schools, and workplaces in cooperation with MA 56 and Fond Soziales Wien.
• Special Olympics ÖsterreichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsoring partnership to support Special Olympics participants as a specialist for barrier-free mobility. Sets a strong sign for inclusion, equal opportunities, and social participation.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Caritas Österreich: Austrian social-services organisation running mobility and accompaniment services for vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities. Comparable operating model around subsidised, mission-driven accessible transport.
• Blaguss: Major Austrian private bus and group transport operator running scheduled, charter, and shuttle services. Overlaps with WLV in contracted municipal/transit work and group excursion transport in Austria.
• Dr. Richard: Family-owned Austrian bus and rail operator with intercity, regional, and charter services. Competes with WLV for public transport tenders and corporate shuttle business across Austria.
• Hilfswerk Österreich: Austrian social-services NGO operating accessible transport for people with disabilities and elderly across provinces. Directly comparable niche of subsidised mobility services funded via social budgets.
• Schaffer Holding / Schaffer Bus: Austrian transport group active in bus and coach services, including regional and contract work. Competes with WLV on contracted bus operations and group transportation in Lower Austria and beyond.

Emerging players

• Volkshilfe Österreich: Austrian social-services NGO offering accompanying and mobility services for vulnerable groups. Overlaps with WLV's leisure/subsidised transport segment but at smaller scale and broader social-services scope.
• Malteser Hilfsdienst: DACH social-aid organisation running patient and accessible transport services for vulnerable groups. Comparable niche player in barrier-free mobility, though focused primarily on Germany rather than Austria.

Broad incumbents

• Wiener Linien: Vienna's municipal public transit operator and contractual counterparty for WLV's bus lines and Rufbus. Overlapping scope in Vienna passenger transport, though WLV delivers contracted capacity rather than operating the full network.
• ÖBB-Postbus: State-owned Austrian incumbent intercity and regional bus operator under ÖBB. Competes broadly for large public transport tenders that WLV also pursues, with a much larger national network.

Regional players

• Taxi 40100: Largest Vienna taxi cooperative serving the metropolitan area. Competes with WLV's airport transfer, group, and on-demand segments at the consumer end of the Vienna ground-transport market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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