Connected Mobility Düsseldorf

What Connected Mobility Düsseldorf does

Connected Mobility Düsseldorf GmbH (CMD) is the municipal mobility company of the City of Düsseldorf, established to develop and operate sustainable urban mobility infrastructure on behalf of the state capital. CMD operates a portfolio of physical and digital services centered on three core asset types: multimodal mobility stations (Mobilitätsstationen) that bundle bike parking, carsharing, and shared micro-mobility at single hubs; GPS-enforced sharing stations (Sharingstationen) for E-scooters and rental bikes; and secure, weather-protected bicycle parking garages (Fahrradstationen). As of mid-2026 the network comprises 299 sharing stations, 45 bicycle stations, and 34 mobility stations across Düsseldorf, with 209,466 trips recorded during the 10-day Rheinkirmes event in 2025 alone (+30% year-over-year) and over 5.2 million shared-mobility trips in full-year 2025.

The company's technology stack is anchored by the Stationsprinzip (Station Principle), a GPS-based geofencing system that enforces designated pickup and return zones for shared E-scooters and rental bikes, preventing sidewalk clutter. A Shared Mobility Dashboard processes anonymized station utilization data under data-protection compliance to inform network planning, and a jointly developed Intelligent Bike Distribution System with Donkey Republic uses location data and forecasting to self-optimize bike redistribution and flag maintenance needs. End-user access is provided through three mobile applications: the FahrradStation App for bicycle parking reservations, the Donkey Republic App for Düsselbike rentals, and Rheinbahn's redy app, which integrates Düsselbike into multimodal journey planning alongside bus and tram services.

CMD operates a hybrid revenue model combining user fees with public funding. User fees cover Düsselbike rentals (€1 per 15 minutes, €5 for a 3-day pass, €10 monthly or €60 annually with promotional rates through September 2026) and bicycle station parking (€1 per 24 hours, €15 per month, €80 per 180 days). The larger revenue base comes from the City of Düsseldorf as the 100% municipal owner, supplemented by co-financing from the State of North Rhine-Westphalia's Ministry for Environment and the EU's European Regional Development Fund (EFRE NRW). Customers span Düsseldorf residents, commuters, students, and tourists on the consumer side, with a growing B2B advisory line serving property developers and investors such as the YORCKS-Campus project in Derendorf. The company is led by Managing Directors Rolf Neumann and Dr. David Rüdiger, with Cornelia Zuschke chairing the Supervisory Board.

Name

Connected Mobility Düsseldorf

Legal name

Connected Mobility Düsseldorf GmbH (CMD)

Website

https://cmd.nrw

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connected Mobility Düsseldorf GmbH (CMD) is the municipal mobility company of the City of Düsseldorf, operating an integrated network of mobility stations, sharing stations, bicycle parking facilities, and the Düsselbike rental system serving city residents, commuters, students, tourists, and investors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Shared Mobility Services

NAICS

Mixed Mode Transit Systems (485111), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485), Other Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (48599)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAFAMAI

Micromobility Aggregators / MaaS Platforms (Multi-Modal Booking & Passes)

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Shared Mobility (Carshare, Bikeshare, Scootershare)

SECONDARYTLAFAMAE

Bikeshare (Station-Based/Docked)

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Shared Mobility (Carshare, Bikeshare, Scootershare)

SECONDARYTLAFAMAJ

Shared Mobility Operations & Fleet Services (Charging/Swapping, Rebalancing, Maintenance)

Transportation & Logistics/Passenger Transportation (Air, Rail, Bus, Taxi/Rideshare)/Shared Mobility (Carshare, Bikeshare, Scootershare)

Keywords

• Urban mobility services
• Shared mobility
• Bike sharing
• Mobility hubs
• Public transit integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bike and Scooter Sharing Services: CMD generates revenue through user fees for bicycle and E-scooter sharing services, including Düsselbike rental fees (per-minute charges, day passes, monthly and annual subscriptions) and secure bicycle station parking rentals.
2. Mobility Infrastructure Development: As a municipal company, CMD develops and operates mobility stations, sharing stations, and bicycle parking facilities on behalf of the City of Düsseldorf, funded through municipal budgets and government grants.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Connected Mobility Düsseldorf operates and develops integrated shared-mobility infrastructure in Düsseldorf, including mobility stations (Mobilitätsstationen), dedicated bicycle stations (Fahrradstationen), car-sharing stations (Sharingstationen), and the Düsselbike public bike-sharing system. The company complements these physical services with the FahrradStation mobile app for digital booking and access, and offers advisory services to private investors and project developers planning mobility infrastructure.

Product overview

Connected Mobility Düsseldorf operates a modular mobility infrastructure platform centered on Mobilitätsstationen (mobility stations), which integrate multiple transportation modes at single locations. The core portfolio includes Sharingstationen for e-scooters and rental bikes (including the Düsselbike municipal bike rental system), Fahrradstationen for secure private bike parking, Carsharing spaces (via Cambio), and Smart Parking solutions. Services are accessed through digital platforms including the FahrradStation app for bike parking reservations and the Donkey Republic/redy apps for bike rentals. The company also maintains a Shared Mobility Dashboard for internal data-driven optimization of station placement and utilization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Düsselbike: Municipal bike-sharing system in Düsseldorf with 2,500 rental bicycles operated in partnership with Donkey Republic

Products and services

• Mobilitätsstationen (Mobility Stations) Standardized urban mobility hubs operated by CMD that combine car-sharing bays, secured bicycle parking, and connections to public transit at a single location, serving Düsseldorf residents and commuters.
• Fahrradstation (Bicycle Station) Operated bicycle parking facilities providing secured bike storage and related services for commuters and cyclists in Düsseldorf.
• Sharingstation (Car-sharing Station) Dedicated car-sharing stations providing bookable bays and vehicles for short-term car-sharing use across Düsseldorf.
• Düsselbike (Bike-sharing System) CMD's own public bike-sharing system offering short-term bicycle rental to Düsseldorf residents and visitors.
• Beratung für Investoren und Projektentwickler (Advisory for Investors and Project Developers) Paid advisory service in which CMD consults private investors and real-estate project developers on planning and integrating shared mobility infrastructure into their developments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5.2 million trips taken with shared E-scooters and rental bikes in 2025
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• Donkey RepubliccoreTechnology or Integration · 1 July 2026Danish company operating the Düsselbike bicycle rental system for CMD. Jointly developed an intelligent bike distribution system using location data and forecasting algorithms. Operates the Donkey Republic app that allows users to rent and return Düsselbikes at stations across Düsseldorf.
• ERGOmajorOthers · 23 January 2026ERGO, one of the largest insurance companies based in Düsseldorf, supports Düsselbike as the main sponsor. The company sponsored the launch event and provided naming rights to the ERGO Plaza as a departure point for the Düsselbike inaugural ride.
• RheinbahncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal public transport provider integrating Düsselbike into the redy mobility app, enabling multimodal journey planning combining bus, tram, and bicycle rental. Together with CMD, they form the backbone of Düsseldorf's integrated mobility network.
• Stadtwerke Düsseldorf (SWD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal utility company and founding partner of CMD, providing energy and infrastructure services for the mobility network.
• CambiocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCar sharing provider offering vehicles at CMD mobility stations. Multiple car sharing spaces (4 at Bankstraße location, including 2 electric) are integrated into mobility station offerings, accessible via the cambio app and at station locations.
• City of Düsseldorf (Landeshauptstadt Düsseldorf)flagshipOthersCMD is a wholly-owned municipal company of the City of Düsseldorf. The city provides the mandate and funding for developing mobility infrastructure. CMD works with the Amt für Verkehrsmanagement (Transport Management Office) for strategic planning of mobility stations.
• Ministerium für Umwelt, Naturschutz und Verkehr des Landes Nordrhein-WestfalenmajorOthersMinistry provides co-financing for CMD projects under the 'Sustainable Urban Mobility' funding guideline, including the Bankstraße mobility station.
• EU (EFRE NRW)majorOthersEuropean Union provides funding through the EFRE NRW (European Regional Development Fund North Rhine-Westphalia) program for CMD mobility infrastructure projects.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/cmd.nrw
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• Facebookfacebook.com/cmd.nrw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/connected-mobility-duesseldorf

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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