Transport Link Service

What Transport Link Service does

Transport Link Service (legal entity OOO "TLS", operating as Транспорт Линк Сервис) is a privately held Russian bus passenger transportation company headquartered in Moscow at Leningradsky Prospekt 80, founded in 2007. It operates a fleet of 60+ vehicles spanning minivans (Volkswagen Caravelle, up to 7 seats), minibuses (Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter Classic, Next Турист, up to 19 seats each), midibuses (Neman, 28 seats; Yutong 6947, 39 seats) and full-size buses (Scania Touring, 49 seats; Yutong 6122 and 6128, 53 seats), and it claims to be one of the leaders in corporate bus transportation in the Moscow region. Service revenue is generated across five lines: daily corporate employee shuttle transportation between metro stations and workplaces (primary segment, 19-63 seat vehicles), school and educational institution transport under Russian child-safety regulations, MICE and corporate event bus rental, full bus fleet outsourcing, and exterior advertising placement on the fleet. Pricing is published as hourly rates ranging from 1,800 RUB/hour (minivan, weekday) to 3,100 RUB/hour (Scania Touring, weekends/holidays), with minimum booking windows of 3+2 to 4+2 hours depending on vehicle class.

The company runs a sales-led go-to-market motion combining 24/7 phone-based ordering, a direct website channel at transportlink.ru, and active participation in government and municipal tenders under Federal Laws 44-FZ and 223-FZ. It holds passenger transportation license No. AK-77-000715 (issued July 17, 2019) and is accredited on major Russian electronic trading platforms, with daily tender market analytics. Operations are supported by GLONASS vehicle tracking, in-vehicle video surveillance, and digital tachographs across the fleet, plus Yandex.Metrica-based web analytics. A 24/7 dispatch service handles route logistics, fuel accounting, and driver control, with a personal manager assigned to each client; all drivers hold Category D licenses and undergo mandatory pre-trip and post-trip medical examinations plus ongoing defensive-driving training. The reported operational footprint is 100+ trips per day serving 150+ corporate clients in Moscow and the Moscow region.

Distribution channels include the company website, direct phone sales, government/municipal tender participation, and a partner supplier portal at buscharter.ru that extends automated 24/7 booking to individuals and legal entities. Customer segments are diversified across corporate/enterprise (primary), schools and educational institutions, event organizers and MICE, full-fleet outsourcing clients, and advertisers buying exterior bus placements. Service coverage is concentrated in the Moscow and Moscow region market, with intercity transportation within Russian Federation regions cited as part of the offering. Headcount is reported as 1-10, which likely reflects administrative/management staff only given the operational fleet and 150+ corporate client base; no executive management team, funding events, or external investment are disclosed.

Name

Transport Link Service

Legal name

OOO «Transport Link Service» (OOO "TLS")

Website

https://transportlink.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Transport Link Service is a Moscow-based bus passenger transportation provider operating a 60+ vehicle fleet to deliver corporate shuttle, school, event, and outsourcing transportation across the Moscow region via hourly rentals, recurring contracts, and government tenders, supplemented by bus-exterior advertising.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charter Bus Transportation Services

NAICS

School and Employee Bus Transportation (485410), Charter Bus Industry (48551), Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Airport/Seaport Shuttle & Landside Connector Services (TLAFAJAE)

Keywords

• Charter bus services
• Corporate shuttle transportation
• School bus transportation
• Event bus rental
• Passenger bus services

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hourly Bus and Minibus Rental: The company earns revenue primarily through hourly rental of buses, minibuses, and minivans to corporate clients, schools, and event organizers. Pricing varies by vehicle type (from minivans at 1,800 RUB/hour to full-size buses at 2,900 RUB/hour), with higher rates on weekends/holidays. Rentals are booked daily with minimum booking periods ranging from 3+2 hours for minivans to 4+2 hours for larger buses.
2. Daily Corporate Transportation Contracts: Ongoing daily corporate bus transportation contracts where the company provides regular shuttle services from metro stations to workplaces (morning and evening), representing a recurring revenue stream.
3. Bus Advertising: Revenue from placing external advertising on the exterior of company buses, reaching drivers, passengers, and pedestrians as buses travel through the city.
4. Government and Municipal Tenders: Revenue from winning competitive tenders under 44-FZ and 223-FZ for organized passenger transport services for government and municipal clients.
5. Outsourcing Transportation Services: Full bus transportation outsourcing where the company takes over all transport operations for a client business, providing drivers, vehicles, and logistics management as a managed service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Transport Link Service is a Moscow-based passenger bus transportation company that provides charter and scheduled bus rental services. The company serves corporate clients with employee shuttle transportation, schools with dedicated student transport, and event organizers with MICE and field-event bus logistics. It also offers bus outsourcing for partner carriers and advertising space on its vehicles, supported by a fleet of small, medium, and large buses with professional licensed drivers.

Product overview

Transport Link Service operates a passenger bus transportation business in the Moscow region, offering a portfolio of five core service lines: corporate transportation (daily employee shuttle from metro to workplace, 19–63 seats), school transportation (children's trips with full regulatory compliance), field events transportation (MICE and corporate events), bus outsourcing (full fleet delegation), and advertising on buses (outdoor advertising placement on vehicles). The fleet of 60+ vehicles spans multiple size categories — minivans (Volkswagen Caravelle, 7 seats), minibusses (Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter Classic, Next Турист, 19 seats each), midi-buses (Neman, 28 seats; Yutong 6947, 39 seats), and full-size buses (Scania Touring, 49 seats; Yutong 6122/6128, 53 seats). Safety and operational support modules include driver medical examinations, technical vehicle control, driver training, labor safety compliance, 24/7 dispatching, and route logistics. Recent additions include Yutong 6947 (39 seats, November 2024) and Yutong 6128 (53 seats, November 2024) buses. The company is a tender participant under Russian procurement laws 44-FZ and 223-FZ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Corporate Transportation
• School Transportation Dedicated student transportation service for schools, colleges, and educational programs, including routes for regular school commutes, excursions, and extracurricular activities. Drivers carry all required certifications and pass pre-employment screening.
• Field Events Transportation (MICE) Bus transportation services for MICE events, conferences, exhibitions, sports events, concerts, festivals, weddings, and group outings. Includes dedicated on-site coordinators, route planning, and passenger logistics management.
• Bus Outsourcing Outsourcing service for partner transport companies needing vehicle capacity, with Transport Link Service providing drivers, fleet, and operational support under its operating licenses and permits.
• Advertising on Buses Advertising placement service on the exterior and interior of the company's bus fleet, providing mobile out-of-home (OOH) advertising exposure across Moscow and the surrounding region.

Quantifiable outcome

• 150+ corporate clients served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Electronic Document Management PartnersminorOthersThe company works with partners via Electronic Document Management (ЭДО) for processing transportation documentation. Partner specifics are not named.
• Buscharter.ruminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBuscharter.ru is referenced as a partner supplier portal providing round-the-clock automated booking system for passenger transport for individuals and legal entities. The site is linked from the company footer as a supplier portal.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Mosgortrans: The state-owned operator of Moscow's public bus, tram, and trolleybus network. Comparable in geographic market (Moscow) and core activity (bus passenger transport), though its focus is municipal public transit rather than the corporate and charter shuttle segment Transport Link Service serves.
• Busfor: A major Russian intercity and charter bus booking platform. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the Russian bus market, although its primary scale is in intercity ticketing rather than dedicated corporate shuttle and school transport services.

Direct peers

• We-Bus (Webus.ru): A Russian online bus rental and charter broker that aggregates charter bus supply across multiple Russian cities. Directly comparable to Transport Link Service as a competing supplier of charter and corporate bus services, with similar fleet configurations and target customers in the corporate events and group transport segment.
• TransClass: A Moscow-based bus and minibus rental company providing corporate, school, and event transport with a multi-size fleet. Direct comparable in target market (Moscow corporate clients), service mix, and vehicle configurations.
• Avtobus1 (Bus1.ru): A Russian charter and rental bus platform that connects customers with bus operators for corporate, school, and event transportation. Closely comparable to Transport Link Service in target use cases (corporate shuttles, school trips, events) and operates in a similar regional Russian market structure.

Regional players

• FlixBus: A large European intercity bus operator. Comparable in core activity (scheduled and charter bus services) and revenue model, but operates primarily in EU markets rather than Russia, making it a regional rather than direct competitor.

Emerging players

• Yandex Drive: Yandex's carsharing and ride-hailing service operating across Russian cities. It is a partial competitor for short-distance employee transport and event mobility, though its vehicle class (cars) is not a direct substitute for 19-63 seat corporate shuttle buses.

Others

• Buscharter.ru: A Russian online booking and supplier portal for passenger transport that Transport Link Service itself lists as a distribution partner. It is an adjacent ecosystem participant — a channel/marketplace that aggregates demand across multiple bus operators, including Transport Link Service's own listings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transport-link-service-llc

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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