Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG

What Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG does

Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG (EVAG) is the municipal public transport operator of Erfurt, Germany, and a subsidiary of the Stadtwerke Erfurt Gruppe municipal utility holding. The company operates the tram (Stadtbahn) and bus network serving Erfurt (Tarifzone 10) and the broader Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen (VMT) regional transport association. Infrastructure comprises more than 400 barrier-free stops, 60 ticket vending machines, 9 Park+Ride facilities, and a low-floor vehicle fleet engineered for accessibility. Service is anchored by the "Erfurt CityTakt" — 10-minute headways on all tram lines plus city bus line 9, Monday through Friday 06:00-18:00 — and the Anschlussgarantie, which provides a free taxi after 20:00 if a guaranteed connection at one of 9 transfer points is delayed beyond 20 minutes.

EVAG's commercial offering centers on a subscription-heavy product portfolio: the €63/month Deutschlandticket (valid nationwide), Abo Plus (€78.90), Abo Solo (€71.60), Abo Mobil65 for seniors (€90.70 verbundweit), Abo Schüler/Azubi (€58.70), the city-subsidized Schülerticket (€38), and employer-sponsored Jobticket. Pay-as-you-go fares run from €2.90 (single ride) to €7.40 (day ticket). Distribution spans the EVAG-App "Erfurt mobil," the FAIRTIQ third-party check-in/check-out smart-ticketing app (with 10% single-ticket discount), the Abo-Portal self-serve subscription portal, the EVAG-Mobilitätszentrum physical service center at Anger, ticket vending machines, agent networks, onboard bus driver sales, and B2B employer outreach.

Revenue is generated across six streams: passenger ticket sales (transaction fees), Abo subscriptions (recurring), vehicle and facility rental for events/tourism (professional services, including the Katerexpress, Tatra, and Cabriobus heritage experiences), advertising concessions on vehicles, school transportation contracts with the Amt für Bildung Erfurt, and event-venue partnerships where admission tickets include transit. Customer segments span individual commuters, students/apprentices, seniors aged 65+, tourists, and B2B employers. EVAG sells through the wider VMT distribution network, including Deutsche Bahn ticket machines, and integrates with teilAuto carsharing and Stadtwerke Erfurt user-account infrastructure. Strategic priorities in 2025-2026 include construction of new Stadtbahn Line 9, Stadtparkdreieck track renewal, employer-commuter B2B routes, and Schülerticket rollout with city subsidy.

Name

Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG

Legal name

Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG

Website

https://evag-erfurt.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG operates Erfurt's municipal tram and bus public transport network within the VMT regional tariff association, serving commuters, students, seniors, and tourists across the city and Central Thuringia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Taxi and Limousine Service (4853), Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Land (48711)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Reservations (Car Service, Limo, Shuttle) (HSACALAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Passenger Vehicle Leasing & Long-Term Rental (Cars/SUVs) (TLABAHAA)

Keywords

• Urban public transit
• Municipal bus services
• Tram transportation
• Transit ticketing
• Regional transport network

Headquarters

HQ city

Erfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Passenger Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from single tickets, day passes, weekly and monthly tickets sold to individual passengers across tram (Stadtbahn) and bus networks in Erfurt (VMT-Tarifzone 10) and the broader VMT region. Revenue is transaction-based per ride or period-based through time tickets.
2. Subscription Products (Abos): Recurring monthly subscription revenue from Deutschlandticket (€63/month), Abo Plus, Abo Solo, Abo Mobil65, Abo Schüler/Azubi, and Jobticket products. Subscriptions are billed monthly via SEPA direct debit.
3. Vehicle and Facility Rental: Revenue from renting historic and modern trams and buses for private events, corporate functions, weddings, and tourist tours. Also includes Katerexpress themed tours (wine tours, crime tours, Halloween, Advent tours), Cabriobus city tours, and Tatra heritage rides.
4. Traffic and Advertising Concessions: Revenue from third-party advertising on vehicles, at stops, and digital displays. EVAG offers advertising space on buses and trams (Verkehrsmittelwerbung).
5. School Transportation Contracts: Revenue from transporting school students under contracts with the Amt für Bildung (Erfurt education authority). Tickets are issued by EVAG on behalf of the city government.
6. Event and Venue Partnerships: Combined event tickets where entry fees include public transit (Eintrittskarte = Fahrkarte). EVAG receives revenue or coordination fees for serving Messe Erfurt, Petersberg Festwiese, and Steigerwaldstadion events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG (EVAG) operates the municipal tram (Stadtbahn) and bus public transport network across Erfurt and the surrounding VMT (Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen) region. The company sells single tickets, day/weekly/monthly tickets, and a portfolio of monthly subscription products (Deutschlandticket, Abo Plus, Abo Solo, Abo Mobil65, Abo Schüler/Azubi, Jobticket, Vergünstigtes Schülerticket). It also offers complementary services such as heritage vehicle tours, vehicle/charter rentals, vehicle advertising, Park+Ride facilities, and carsharing integration.

Product overview

Erfurter Verkehrsbetriebe AG (EVAG) operates Erfurt's public transit network offering a comprehensive mobility platform centered on subscription tickets and single tickets, supplemented by digital services and partner integrations. The core product portfolio comprises seven subscription ticket products (Deutschlandticket, Abo Plus, Abo Solo, Abo Mobil65, Abo Schüler/Azubi, Vergünstigtes Schülerticket, Jobticket) and single/day tickets (Einzelfahrt, Tageskarte, Gruppentageskarte), all sold through multiple channels including the EVAG-App, FAIRTIQ App, ticket machines, service center, and agencies. These core ticketing products are supported by digital services including the Abo-Portal for subscription management and an Interaktiver Liniennetzplan for route planning. EVAG extends its offering through partner integrations with teilAuto (carsharing), Park+Ride facilities, and special services like Erlebnisfahrten (historic vehicle tours), Fahrzeugvermietung (vehicle rental), and Verkehrsmittelwerbung (advertising). The company also maintains a physical EVAG-Mobilitätszentrum for in-person service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deutschlandticket Nationwide public transport subscription ticket valid on all local transit across Germany (S-Bahn, RB, RE, IRE, buses, trams, U-Bahn) for 63 EUR per month, monthly cancellable. Sold by EVAG as a participating operator.
• Abo Plus Family mobility subscription at 78.90 EUR per month in CityTarif Erfurt, allowing one adult and two children under 15 to travel free Mon-Fri after 18:00 and all day on weekends/holidays, plus one dog included.
• Abo Solo Individual commuter subscription at 71.60 EUR per month in CityTarif Erfurt, offering the cheapest Abo rate for solo travelers with no transfer privileges.
• Abo Mobil65 Senior subscription for ages 65+ at 90.70 EUR per month, valid throughout the VMT network, with an optional partner card at 45.35 EUR per month for a second person aged 65+.
• Abo Schüler/Azubi Student and trainee subscription at 58.70 EUR per month in CityTarif Erfurt, requiring a 12-month minimum contract then monthly cancellable, with automatic extension until end of schooling.
• Vergünstigtes Schülerticket Deutschlandticket at reduced price of 38 EUR/month for Erfurt school students under 18 with city subsidy of 25 EUR, valid in all German local public transit.
• Jobticket Employer-subsidized transport ticket allowing employees to receive up to 50 EUR monthly employer contribution toward public transit costs based on the Deutschlandticket at 63 EUR/month.
• Einzelfahrt (Single Ticket) Single ride ticket valid for 60 minutes at 2.90 EUR for adults (1.90 EUR children), with transfer and interruption allowed within validity period.
• Tageskarte (Day Ticket) Day pass for unlimited rides in Erfurt at 7.40 EUR, valid until 3:00 AM the following day; cost-effective from the third ride onward.
• Gruppentageskarte (Group Day Ticket) Group day pass for up to 5 people at 14.50 EUR, valid for unlimited rides until 3:00 AM the following day; bicycles and dogs count as one adult.
• Erlebnisfahrten (Experience Tours) Special themed tours using historic vehicles: Cabriobus city tour (~1.5 hours, 19 EUR adult / 11 EUR child), Katerexpress wine tour (49.50 EUR/person), crime mystery tour (24.50 EUR/person), Tatra Halloween tour (16 EUR adult / 8 EUR child), and Advent Christmas tours (18-21 EUR).
• Fahrzeugvermietung (Vehicle Rental) Rental service for exclusive use of trams and buses (including historic vehicles and modern tramlink models) for private events, corporate functions, weddings, club trips, school outings, and city tours.
• Verkehrsmittelwerbung (Vehicle Advertising) Advertising service allowing businesses to place advertisements on the exterior and interior of EVAG buses and trams, as well as at stops and on digital displays.
• Park+Ride Park-and-ride facilities at 9 Erfurt locations (P+R Wartburgstraße, Messe, Hauptfriedhof, Thüringenhalle, Ringelberg, Urbicher Kreuz, Europaplatz, Grubenstraße, Zoopark, Flughafen) connecting car parking with tram transit into the city center.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to €139 per year savings with Abo vs monthly tickets
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VMT (Verkehrsverbund Mittelthüringen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVAG is a member of the VMT, the regional transport association for Central Thuringia. The VMT coordinates ticketing, tariffs, schedules, and passenger information across all participating transit operators in the region, enabling seamless cross-operator travel on a single tariff system. The VMT also conducts joint passenger surveys and publishes unified tariff conditions.
• SWE (Stadtwerke Erfurt Gruppe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVAG is a subsidiary of Stadtwerke Erfurt (SWE), the municipal utility group. SWE provides shared services including IT infrastructure, the SWE App, WiFi services (via Hotsplots), and a unified customer account system (SWE Benutzerkonto). EVAG's Abo-Portal integrates with SWE's identity management system (iam.stadtwerke-erfurt.de).
• FAIRTIQcoreTechnology or IntegrationFAIRTIQ provides the check-in/check-out smart ticketing technology integrated into EVAG's service. FAIRTIQ's app enables automatic best-price calculation, 10% discount on single tickets, and a 'Kunden werben Kunden' referral program. EVAG promotes FAIRTIQ as its primary digital ticketing channel alongside its own app.
• teilAuto (VMT Carsharing)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEVAG Abonnenten (Deutschlandticket, Abo Plus, Abo Solo, Abo Mobil65, Abo Schüler/Azubi, Jobticket holders) receive preferential rates on teilAuto carsharing: reduced registration fee (€12.50 vs €25), reduced deposit (€50 vs €100), and reduced monthly fee (€3 vs €9). This partnership extends the mobility chain beyond public transit.
• Weinmanufaktur ErfurtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Weinmanufaktur Erfurt co-organizes the 'Rollender Weinberg' (Rolling Vineyard) Katerexpress event, providing wine selection and sommelier guidance during the historic tram wine-tasting tour held during the Erfurt Wine Festival.
• Ticketshop ThüringenminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTicketshop Thüringen serves as the primary online sales channel for EVAG heritage vehicle tours, themed events, and combination event-transit tickets (Eintrittskarte = Fahrkarte) for Messe Erfurt and other venues.
• WingTsun Akademie (Security Training)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEVAG partners with the WingTsun Akademie to deliver safety workshops for families ('Stark unterwegs im ÖPNV'), women, and school classes. These workshops teach de-escalation, situational awareness, and self-defense techniques for using public transit safely.
• Thüringer Zoopark ErfurtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEVAG Abo holders receive 10% discount on day tickets at Thüringer Zoopark Erfurt (valid 03.07.2026 to 30.09.2026). This cross-promotion drives leisure travel on EVAG services (Line 5 to Zoopark stop).
• Erlebniswelt Saalfelder FeengrottenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEVAG Abo holders receive a 'second person half price' discount on tickets to the Saalfelder Feengrotten experience world (valid 01.05.2026 to 31.12.2026). This promotes EVAG Abo value and drives regional leisure travel.
• Amt für Bildung (Erfurt City Education Authority)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThe Amt für Bildung of the City of Erfurt contracts EVAG to provide school transportation for eligible students under ThürSchFG legislation. EVAG issues and manages student transit cards on behalf of the city authority. The city covers the cost for qualifying students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe (MVB): Stadtbahn and bus operator in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. Closely comparable to EVAG in fleet composition (tram + low-floor bus) and central-eastern German operating context, with analogous Abo and subscription products.
• Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB): Public transit operator in Dresden running tram and bus services, integrated with VGM regional tariff. Mid-size municipal operator in eastern Germany comparable to EVAG in fleet, fare structure, and regulatory context.
• Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG): Tram and bus operator in Halle (Saale), central Germany. Closest geographic and size profile to EVAG — same part of Germany, similar mid-size city, tram-and-bus fixed-route network, municipal ownership via Stadtwerke Halle.
• VAG Nürnberg: Municipal tram, bus, and U-Bahn operator in Nuremberg. Mid-to-large size German municipal transit utility comparable to EVAG in subscription offerings (Abo, Jobticket, Deutschlandticket participation), distribution channels, and ownership via Stadtwerke Nürnberg.
• Bremer Straßenbahn (BSAG): Tram and bus operator in Bremen. Mid-size German municipal transit utility with parallel subscription ticket portfolio, B2B Jobticket program, and tiered fare structure equivalent to EVAG's Abo products.
• Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB): Operator of tram and bus services in Leipzig — German municipal transit utility of comparable size and structure running fixed-route Stadtbahn and bus networks with Abo/subscription products within the MDV tariff association. Directly comparable to EVAG in fleet mix, fare model, and public-utility ownership.
• ÜSTRA Hannover: Public transport operator for the Hannover region running light rail (Stadtbahn) and buses. Comparable business model to EVAG with similar Abo/subscription ecosystem, event tickets, and municipal-utility ownership structure.

Others

• Stadtwerke Erfurt (SWE) — Parent: The municipal utility holding group that owns EVAG. Not directly comparable as a transit operator, but enables EVAG's strategic positioning (IT, WiFi, identity infrastructure, shared service center via the SWE Benutzerkonto and Hotsplots WiFi network).

Regional players

• Geraer Verkehrsbetrieb (GVB): Tram and bus operator in Gera, Thuringia — same federal state and VMT regional tariff zone as EVAG. Operates an analogous tram-and-bus model in a smaller city, providing a regional comparable for VMT-wide subscriber behavior.
• Jenaer Nahverkehrsgesellschaft (JNV) / Stadtwerke Jena: Public transit brand of Stadtwerke Jena operating tram and bus within the same VMT regional tariff association as EVAG. Operates within the same fare zone system and participates in the same Verkehrsverbund, making integration and ticketing structure directly comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EVAG_direkt
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• Facebookfacebook.com/EVAGErfurt
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/erfurter-verkehrsbetriebe-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/evag_erfurt

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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