Regio Bus Mitte

What Regio Bus Mitte does

DB Regio Bus Mitte GmbH, doing business as Regio Bus Mitte, is a regional public bus operator and wholly-owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, operating under the DB Regio AG division. The company delivers scheduled bus services (Linienbusse) across multiple German states—primarily Rhineland-Palatinate, Hessen, and Saarland—operating under the tariffs of seven regional traffic associations: saarVV, RMV, RNN, VRT, VRM, VRN, and NVV. It serves a broad consumer base including daily commuters, students, seniors, leisure travelers, tourists seeking cycling connections in scenic regions (Eifel, Moselle, Hunsrück via RadBusse), and organized groups, alongside contracted public-sector route services for 12 counties and the cities of Koblenz and Trier.

The company's product portfolio centers on fixed-route bus services, complemented by demand-responsive transport under the 'Buche deinen Rufbus' and ioki Wittlich shuttle brands, seasonal bicycle-transport buses (RadBusse), and a range of subscription and single-ride tickets including the nationwide Deutschland-Ticket at €63/month and annual Abo-Jahreskarten with approximately 16% savings. Digital distribution is anchored by the Wohin·Du·Willst mobile platform, which integrates ticket purchasing, real-time travel information, demand-responsive booking, and BahnID single sign-on authentication, supported by Google Maps routing, Adobe Analytics, Matomo, and Firebase integrations. Vehicle advertising is monetized through an exclusive partnership with Ströer Media Deutschland GmbH.

Revenue is generated through six primary streams: subscription tickets (Deutschland-Ticket and annual Abo-Jahreskarten via SEPA direct debit), single and short-period tickets sold across customer centers, sales agents, on-board vehicles, and digital channels, demand-responsive transport fares (e.g., €2.30 base + €1.00 comfort surcharge for ioki Wittlich), vehicle advertising, and publicly contracted bus routes funded by federal, state, and local transport contracts including e-bus procurement subsidies. Distribution combines physical customer centers (Koblenz, Cochem), a network of regional sales agents, regional hotline phone support, on-board cash purchases, and self-service digital channels through the website and mobile applications.

Name

Regio Bus Mitte

Legal name

DB Regio Bus Mitte GmbH

Website

https://dbregiobus-mitte.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Regio Bus Mitte (DB Regio Bus Mitte GmbH) is a Deutsche Bahn AG subsidiary operating scheduled and demand-responsive bus services across Rhineland-Palatinate, Hessen, and Saarland under seven regional Verkehrsverbünde tariffs. It serves commuters, students, seniors, tourists, and government contracting authorities via the Wohin·Du·Willst digital platform and physical customer centers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Public Bus Transportation

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAFAGAF

Park-and-Ride / Express Commuter Bus Operators

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Public Transit Bus Operators (Municipal/Regional)

SECONDARYTLAFAJAB

On-Demand Shared Shuttle / Vanpool (Dynamic Routing, Door-to-Door)

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Demand-Responsive Transit / Microtransit & Shuttle Services

Keywords

• Regional bus services
• Public transportation
• Demand-responsive transport
• Passenger bus operations
• Transit subscription tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Koblenz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Deutschland-Ticket Subscriptions: Monthly subscription tickets at €63 per month, valid nationwide in all local public transport. Revenue generated through SEPA direct debit payments collected monthly from subscribers.
2. Annual Subscription Tickets (Abo-Jahreskarten): Annual season tickets with approximately 16% discount compared to monthly passes. Includes various categories: RMV annual cards, student annual tickets, and special youth/senior passes. Revenue collected in 12 monthly installments via bank direct debit.
3. Single and Short-Period Tickets: Single journey tickets, day passes, week passes, and monthly passes sold through customer centers, sales agents, on-board vehicles, and digital channels.
4. Demand-Responsive Transport (Rufbus): On-demand shuttle services including ioki Wittlich shuttle at €2.30 base fare plus €1.00 comfort surcharge. Revenue collected in cash upon ride completion or through app-based payment.
5. Vehicle Advertising: Advertising space on buses sold through partnership with Ströer Media Deutschland GmbH. Revenue generated from advertisers seeking regional reach through mobile media on public transport.
6. Government Contracted Services: Publicly contracted bus routes operated on behalf of regional authorities and traffic associations. Funded through transport contracts with federal, state, and local government entities, including e-bus procurement subsidies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Regio Bus Mitte (DB Regio Bus Mitte GmbH) is a regional public bus operator providing fixed-route scheduled bus services (Linienbusse) and demand-responsive micro-transit (Rufbus) across multiple German states (Rhineland-Palatinate, Hessen, Saarland) under 7 regional traffic association tariffs. The company sells subscription tickets (Deutschland-Ticket, annual and student passes), single and group tickets, and seasonal bicycle-transport buses (RadBusse), distributed through customer centers, sales agents, its website, and the Wohin-Du-Willst digital mobility platform.

Product overview

Regio Bus Mitte is a regional public transport operator consisting of DB Regio Bus Rhein-Mosel GmbH and DB Regio Bus Mitte GmbH, subsidiaries of Deutsche Bahn. The core offering is fixed-route scheduled bus services across multiple transport associations (VRT, RNN, VRN, VRM, RMV) in Rhineland-Palatinate, Hessen, and Saarland. The company provides digital services through the Wohin·Du·Willst platform for route planning, real-time information, and ticket management (including the Deutschland-Ticket at €63/month), and operates demand-responsive transport via 'Buche deinen Rufbus' and the ioki Wittlich shuttle service in designated areas. Additional offerings include annual subscription tickets (Abo-Jahreskarten), student tickets (Schüler-Jahreskarte), seasonal RadBusse for bicycle transport, group tickets, vehicle advertising, lost & found services, and video surveillance for safety.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linienbusse (Scheduled Bus Service) Traditional fixed-route bus service operating across multiple German transport associations (Verkehrsverbünde) in the Mitte region, including VRT, RNN, VRN, VRM, and RMV areas. Operates on published schedules with stops along defined routes.
• Wohin-Du-Willst (Digital Mobility Platform) Digital mobility platform providing route planning, real-time traffic updates, and booking for bus and on-demand services. Enables purchase and management of Deutschland-Tickets and annual subscriptions, with BahnID single sign-on and offline functionality for saved trips and tickets.
• Buche deinen Rufbus (Demand-Responsive Bus) On-demand micro-transit service allowing users to book rides via the Wohin-Du-Willst app (24/7 ride requests, modifications, and cancellations). Fills mobility gaps in underserved and lower-density areas of the operating region.
• ioki Wittlich Shuttle Shuttle service operated by DB Regio Bus Mitte in the Wittlich area. Users book rides via the ioki Wittlich app, with fares according to VRT tariff plus a comfort surcharge (€2.30 base + €1.00 comfort surcharge).
• Deutschland-Ticket Subscription Monthly subscription ticket costing €63 per month, valid nationwide on all local public transport (2nd class). Sold as chip card or mobile ticket, cancellable monthly, collected via SEPA direct debit.
• Abo-Jahreskarten (Annual Subscription Tickets) Annual subscription tickets offering 12 months of mobility with approximately 16% savings compared to monthly tickets. Includes transfer benefits and automatic renewal; multiple regional variants (e.g., RMV-Jahreskarte, Schüler-Jahreskarte).
• Schüler-Jahreskarte (Student Annual Ticket) Annual subscription ticket for students, trainees, and university students valid on buses and regional trains from home to educational institution. Includes discounts for low-income families and variants such as Schüler-Plus-Ticket (VRM) and SchülerFreizeitTicket (VRT).
• RadBusse (Bicycle Buses) Seasonal bicycle-transport bus service (April 1 to November 1) carrying cyclists and their bikes on designated routes in the Eifel, Hunsrück, and Moselle regions, including RadBus Vulkaneifel (Line 700/777) and RadBus RegioLinie 505.
• Gruppenfahrscheine (Group Tickets) Discounted tickets for groups of 10 or more passengers, requiring advance registration at least 3 days before travel. Cash payment to driver; groups over 30 persons may require splitting.
• Fahrzeugwerbung (Vehicle Advertising) Advertising space on and in DB Regio Bus Mitte buses offered through partner Ströer Media Deutschland GmbH, providing regional reach for businesses seeking mobile media audiences.
• Fundservice (Lost & Found Service) Lost and found service for items left on buses, accessible via online form through the Novafind platform. Supports passenger recovery of misplaced belongings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Bus travel saves 660g CO2 per 10km compared to car travel; Linienbus emits only 76g greenhouse gases per person-kilometer vs 142g for average car

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and supporting.

• Verkehrsverbund Region Trier (VRT)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with regional traffic association covering the Trier region. DB Regio Bus Mitte operates bus routes under VRT tariff, sells association tickets, and coordinates schedules with local transport network.
• Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Mosel (VRM)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with regional traffic association covering the Rhine-Moselle region. DB Regio Bus operates under VRM tariff with coordinated ticket products including Schüler-Plus-Ticket and annual passes.
• Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar (VRN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with regional traffic association covering Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. DB Regio Bus Mitte operates selected lines under VRN tariff and sells association tickets.
• Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Rhine-Main transport association. DB Regio Bus operates routes under RMV tariff with annual ticket products and coordinated service delivery.
• Rhein-Nahe Nahverkehrsverbund (RNN)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Rhine-Nahe regional transport association. DB Regio Bus operates select lines under RNN tariff with annual education tickets and Fritz leisure card products.
• Saarländischer Verkehrsverbund (saarVV)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with Saarland state transport association. DB Regio Bus operates in the region with coordinated tariffs and transition fares to neighboring associations.
• Nordhessischer VerkehrsVerbund (NVV)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLimited partnership with North Hesse transport association for connectivity in border areas.
• ioki GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for demand-responsive transport (Rufbus) booking and dispatch. ioki provides the booking platform and disposition software for shuttle services in Wittlich and other demand-responsive transport areas.
• DB Fernverkehr AG (BahnID)coreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Deutsche Bahn's single sign-on service BahnID enabling unified customer authentication across DB services. BahnID manages login credentials and profile data for Wohin-Du-Willst platform.
• Ströer Media Deutschland GmbHsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive partnership for vehicle advertising. Ströer markets advertising space on and in DB Regio Bus vehicles, providing reach to mobile audiences in local regions.
• Adobe AnalyticssupportingTechnology or IntegrationWeb analytics service used to measure website performance, user behavior, and optimize digital customer experience. Cookies have 24-month lifespan.
• Tealium (Tealium Inc.)supportingTechnology or IntegrationTag management service for dynamic website adaptability and content management, including cookie preference handling. Cookies have 12-month lifespan.
• Google LLC (Google Maps)supportingTechnology or IntegrationGoogle Maps API integration for route visualization, stop location display, and address lookup in Wohin-Du-Willst and ioki apps. IP address transmitted to Google for map rendering.
• DB Regio AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and strategic partner providing shared services, brand affiliation, technology platforms, procurement synergies, and access to Deutsche Bahn's national rail network and customer base.
• SPNV-NordsupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCoordinated scheduling and service integration with state railway authority for seamless regional transport network.
• Regional Counties and MunicipalitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partners including 12 counties (Kreis Altenkirchen, Westerwald, Rhein-Lahn, Trier-Saarburg, Vulkaneifel, Neuwied, Mayen-Koblenz, Cochem-Zell, Ahrweiler, Bernkastel-Wittlich, Bitburg-Prüm) and 2 cities (Koblenz, Trier) for contracted public transport services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• SWEG Südwestdeutsche Landesverkehrs-GmbH: State-owned regional bus and rail operator in Baden-Württemberg, directly competing for Verkehrsverbund contracts and serving a similar mix of commuter, school, and rural demand. Comparable fleet size, service portfolio, and public-sector ownership structure.
• Transdev GmbH: Largest private competitor in German regional bus and rail transport, operating contracted bus routes under similar Verkehrsverbund frameworks across multiple federal states. Closest direct competitor on business model, customer base, and tender participation.
• ASEAG (Aachener Straßenbahn und Energieversorgungs-AG): Municipal transit operator for the Aachen region providing bus services under the Aachener Verkehrsverbund. Comparable on contracted regional bus operations, Verkehrsverbund ticketing, and customer base mix of commuters and students.
• DB Regio Bus Süd: Another DB Regio AG subsidiary delivering the same regional bus service product across Bavaria and southern German states. Directly comparable on operations, fleet, contracts, and Deutschland-Ticket integration.
• KVG Koblenzer Verkehrs-GmbH: Municipal bus and ferry operator serving Koblenz directly, the same headquarters city as Regio Bus Mitte. Overlapping service territory in the Mayen-Koblenz region and competing for the same Verkehrsverbund passenger trips.
• RVK Regionalverkehr Köln: Regional bus operator serving the Cologne Rheinland Verkehrsverbund under contracted services. Comparable scope of regional/commuter routes, Verkehrsverbund integration, and Deutschland-Ticket acceptance, with adjacent operating geography.
• DB Regio Bus Nord: Sister subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG operating regional scheduled bus services in northern Germany under identical GTM, pricing, and Verkehrsverbund structures. Most comparable peer given same parent, same business model, same digital platform stack, and same government-contract revenue base.

Broad incumbents

• National Express Germany: International public transport operator active in Germany through regional rail and bus concessions. Larger and more diversified, but competes for the same public tender contracts that fund Regio Bus Mitte's contracted routes.
• FlixMobility (FlixBus): Germany's leading long-distance bus operator and broader mobility platform (FlixTrain, FlixCar). Larger and more established in coach/bus mobility, but addresses overlapping customer demand for affordable, app-based regional/intercity travel.

Others

• ioki GmbH: Deutsche Bahn subsidiary providing the demand-responsive transport booking and dispatch software that powers Regio Bus Mitte's Rufbus and ioki Wittlich services. Adjacent technology ecosystem player rather than direct competitor, but central to Regio Bus Mitte's on-demand product roadmap.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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