Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH

What Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH does

Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH (BOS) is a regional public bus transport company headquartered in Fürstenwalde, Brandenburg, Germany. The company operates 48 scheduled bus lines across Landkreis Oder-Spree with a fleet of 113 modern buses running from five operational depots (Fürstenwalde, Beeskow, Erkner, Eisenhüttenstadt, Müllrose), transporting 8.4 million passengers and 8,300 students annually and completing 6.6 million scheduled vehicle-kilometers. BOS is a partially privatised GmbH held 51% by DB Regio AG (Deutsche Bahn) and 49% by Landkreis Oder-Spree, operating under an exclusive Verkehrsvertrag (traffic contract) with the district that runs through 2026. The company is a partner in the 38-company Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) network using the unified regional tariff.

Revenue derives from five streams: passenger fares under the VBB tariff (single, daily, weekly and monthly tickets), recurring subscriptions (VBB Umweltkarte, Deutschland Ticket) collected via SEPA direct debit on the 10th of each month, annual Schülerfahrausweise student passes administered through the Schulverwaltungsamt, corporate Firmenticket/Jobticket programmes with employer subsidies (minimum €10–15/month per employee, 5-employee minimum, €12 annual admin fee), and charter bus rental (Mietbusverkehr) on availability. Distribution is hybrid: physical DB-Agenturen at Fürstenwalde and (post-July 2026) Eisenhüttenstadt train stations, the AboOnline self-service subscription portal, the VBB partner network, and direct corporate sales.

Beyond scheduled linienverkehr, BOS offers RufBus demand-responsive service on six designated lines (bookable by phone at least 60 minutes ahead), the Busschule safety-education programme for first-grade children in partnership with local police, charter bus rental, bus exterior advertising through Ströer, and a Novafind-powered lost-and-found service. Technology infrastructure is conventional for a Deutsche Bahn Group regional operator: AboOnline portal, VBB Fahrinfo live-map integration, Novafind lost-and-found, Adobe Analytics and Tealium iQ on the website. Operational safety is DEKRA-certified (August 2023), and data handling is GDPR-compliant under Deutsche Bahn Group data-protection oversight (DPO Dr. Marein Müller).

Name

Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH

Legal name

Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH

Website

https://bos-fw.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH (BOS) is a partially privatised regional public bus operator in Brandenburg, Germany, running 48 lines and 113 buses across Landkreis Oder-Spree under the VBB tariff, serving 8.4 million passengers and 8,300 students annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Bus Transportation

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), School and Employee Bus Transportation (4854)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAIAEAB

Regional/County Public Bus Operators

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Urban Public Bus & BRT Operators

SECONDARYTHAIADAG

Intercity Bus Franchises/Concessionaires (Public Service Contracts)

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/Intercity Coach & Scheduled Bus Operators

SECONDARYTLAFAGAF

Park-and-Ride / Express Commuter Bus Operators

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

Keywords

• Public bus transportation
• Scheduled bus services
• Regional passenger transport
• School bus transport
• Charter bus rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Fürstenwalde

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Fares (VBB Tariff): Revenue from passenger fares using the standard VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) tariff system. Single tickets, day passes, weekly and monthly tickets sold through agencies and online. Core revenue stream from daily transportation of 8.4 million passengers annually.
2. Subscriptions (Abo): Recurring monthly subscription products including VBB Umweltkarte subscriptions, Deutschland Ticket, and other VBB fare products. Payment collected via SEPA direct debit on the 10th of each month.
3. School Transport Tickets: Specialized student transport tickets (Schülerfahrausweise) for daily transport of approximately 8,300 students to and from school in Landkreis Oder-Spree. Issued via VBBfahrCard with annual validity.
4. Corporate/Employer Tickets (Firmenticket): Company ticket programs where employers subsidize employee public transport costs. Two models: direct employer billing or service fee model (12 EUR per employee annually). Provides 4-8 EUR monthly ÖPNV discount based on employer contribution level.
5. Charter Bus Rental (Mietbusverkehr): Rental of buses with drivers for private group travel including company outings, school trips, club excursions. Available on request based on vehicle availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH (BOS) operates scheduled public bus transportation services across Landkreis Oder-Spree in Brandenburg, Germany, running 48 bus lines with a fleet of 113 modern buses and transporting approximately 8.4 million passengers annually. The company sells tickets and subscriptions under the unified VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) tariff, including single tickets, monthly subscriptions, school passes, and corporate tickets, and offers supplementary on-demand RufBus and charter bus rental services.

Product overview

Busverkehr Oder-Spree GmbH (BOS) operates as a regional public bus transport company within the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB) network. The core offering is scheduled linienverkehr (line service) with 48 bus lines and 113 vehicles, serving approximately 8.4 million passengers annually and transporting about 8,300 students daily. The company offers ticketing through multiple channels: VBB-Abonnements and the Deutschland Ticket via the AboOnline portal; Schülerfahrausweise (student passes) via the Schulverwaltungsamt; and Firmenticket/Jobticket programs for employers. Supplementary services include RufBus (on-demand service), Mietbus (charter rental), Busschule (safety education), Fundservice (lost and found), Buswerbung (advertising), and Fahrgastrechte (passenger rights). The portfolio is unified under the BOS brand within the Deutsche Bahn regional network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Linienverkehr (Scheduled Bus Service) Scheduled public bus transport services operating 48 bus lines across Landkreis Oder-Spree, including regional routes connecting towns and city lines in Fürstenwalde and Eisenhüttenstadt. Services approximately 8.4 million passengers annually with 6.6 million scheduled vehicle-kilometers per year.
• Schülerfahrausweise (Student Travel Pass) Student transportation passes for children in Landkreis Oder-Spree for daily travel between home and school, issued as VBBfahrCard with annual validity. Used by approximately 8,300 students daily, administered through the Landkreis Oder-Spree Schulverwaltungsamt.
• VBB-Abonnements (Subscriptions) Subscription-based tickets for commuters and frequent travelers, including VBB-Umweltkarte, Deutschland Ticket, and Azubi/Schüler subscriptions. Ordered via AboOnline portal or paper forms, with payment collected via SEPA direct debit on the 10th of each month.
• Firmenticket / Jobticket (Corporate Ticket) Company ticket program with employer subsidies of minimum 10 EUR/month providing 4 EUR ÖPNV discount, or 15 EUR/month for 8 EUR discount. Requires minimum 5 participating employees per company and a minimum 12-month contract.
• RufBus (On-Demand Bus Service) On-demand bus service operating on designated routes during off-peak times, booked by phone at least 60 minutes in advance. Available on lines 404, 432, 434, 412, and partial routes on 403 and 405.
• Mietbusverkehr (Charter Bus Rental) Charter bus rental service with driver for group trips, club outings, class excursions, or company outings, subject to vehicle availability.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transports 8.4 million passengers annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Landkreis Oder-SpreecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Governmental partner holding 49% ownership in BOS (51% held by DB Regio AG). Awarded traffic contract (Verkehrsvertrag) to BOS for provision of public bus transport services in Landkreis Oder-Spree, current contract running through 2026.
• VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOS is one of 38 public and private transport companies cooperating within the VBB network. Partnership includes unified VBB tariff system allowing travel across Berlin-Brandenburg with single ticket, shared schedule information, coordinated traffic management, and joint marketing through VBB umbrella brand. Partnership established with cooperation contract in 1999.
• Ströer Deutsche Städte Medien GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExternal partner managing advertising space on exterior surfaces of BOS bus fleet (Rollende Werbung / Rolling Advertising). Contact through Ströer for renting bus advertising spaces.
• Local Police Prevention (Polizei Prävention)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with police for the Busschule (Bus School) program teaching first-grade children safe bus travel practices using BOS buses and facilities.
• Three Local Subcontractors (Nachauftragnehmer)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorThree local companies provide subcontracted bus transport services supporting BOS in delivering scheduled services, operating under BOS coordination and traffic contract.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Barnimer Busgesellschaft mbH: Regional public bus operator in neighboring Barnim district, also majority-owned by DB Regio AG and operating within the VBB tariff network with comparable scheduled service, school transport, and subscription offerings to BOS.
• Havelbus Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH: Regional bus operator in Potsdam-Mittelmark and Brandenburg an der Havel, integrated into the VBB network with similar scheduled bus, school transport, and on-demand services for rural Brandenburg districts.
• Regionalverkehr Königsborn GmbH: DB Regio-affiliated regional bus operator providing scheduled and on-demand bus services in rural Brandenburg districts with comparable Verkehrsvertrag-based concession structure to BOS.
• Verkehrsgesellschaft Teltow-Fläming mbH (VTF): Adjacent Brandenburg regional bus operator also majority-owned by DB Regio AG, operating scheduled public bus services, school transport, and VBB-tariff subscriptions in Landkreis Teltow-Fläming under a comparable Verkehrsvertrag model.

Others

• Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB): Regional tariff authority and coordinating body of which BOS is a member, governing unified ticketing, route coordination, and subsidy allocation across 38 cooperating operators — directly relevant to BOS's commercial and regulatory environment.
• DB Vertrieb GmbH (DB-Agentur network): Operates the DB-Agentur physical ticket sales channel that BOS uses at its Fürstenwalde and Eisenhüttenstadt stations; relevant as the distribution infrastructure partner rather than a competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Verkehrsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern (VMV) member operators: Regional bus operators operating under the Verkehrsgesellschaft Mecklenburg-Vorpommern tariff umbrella, structurally similar to BOS in running scheduled rural and intercity bus services under concession contracts in eastern Germany.
• DB Regio Bus Ost GmbH: Direct parent-company affiliate of BOS operating regional bus services across eastern Germany; provides benchmarking context for fleet scale, digital ticketing integration, and concession operations within the Deutsche Bahn regional network.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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