Flexibus

What Flexibus does

FLEXIBUS is an on-demand public transit operator serving the Günzburg, Unterallgäu, and Ostallgäu districts in the Swabia region of Bavaria, Germany, operating as FLEXIBUS KG, a limited partnership under the parent BBS Reisen Brandner GmbH. The service provides flexible, app-based public transportation across 14 service areas, 365 days per year, picking up passengers at designated stops within a 50-100 meter walking radius and transporting them to requested destinations without fixed schedules or routes. The core platform is the FLEXIBUS 2.0 mobile application (iOS and Android), powered by Via, which supports spontaneous and advance booking up to two weeks ahead, live vehicle tracking, 'Arrive by' time-based booking, recurring ride management, and SMS ride reminders. Telephone booking is offered as a secondary channel with extended hours.

The business operates on a transactional per-ride fare model using a zone-based tariff system (Wabensystem), with adult single-ride fares ranging from EUR 2.60 (one zone, cash) to EUR 10.90 (eight zones), reduced fares for children, time-ticket holders and Germany Ticket subscribers, free transport for severely disabled passengers with valid value marks, and complementary products including 6-ride cards and EUR 20/50 gift cards. Revenue is also generated indirectly through commissions and contracts with municipal commissioning bodies (Landkreis Günzburg, Landkreis Unterallgäu) and regional transport associations (VVM, VMK). The operational network is executed through channel partners including Steber-Tours GmbH, Verkehrsunternehmen Gruber GmbH, Stadtwerke Bad Wörishofen, and Die Reisekutsche, with booking assistance provided through a dense local network of pharmacies, doctors' offices, municipal administrations, and retail pickup points.

The customer base is the general rural Bavarian population with an emphasis on three primary segments: general consumers seeking flexible mobility, medical and healthcare access users (including elderly and disabled passengers requiring time-sensitive transport to appointments), and children/families using reduced fares. Distribution is primarily direct-to-consumer via app stores and via local community partnerships, with marketing concentrated on Instagram and Facebook. The fleet is transitioning toward electric vehicles as part of an environmental sustainability positioning.

Name

Flexibus

Legal name

FLEXIBUS KG

Website

https://flexibus.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FLEXIBUS is a Bavarian on-demand public transit operator running 14 service zones across Günzburg, Unterallgäu, and Ostallgäu districts via the FLEXIBUS 2.0 mobile app, serving rural residents, elderly passengers, and medical-access users with flexible, zone-priced rides 365 days a year.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Krumbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Ride Fares: Revenue is generated through transaction-based fares charged per ride. Pricing is determined by the number of tariff zones (Waben) traveled, using a zone-based system. Base fare for a single ride within one zone starts at 2.40 EUR for reduced fares. Adult single rides range from 2.60 EUR (1 zone, cash) to 10.90 EUR (8 zones). Payment is accepted via cash in-vehicle, PayPal, and credit card processed automatically after disembarkation.
2. Ticket Products: Sale of single-ride tickets and 6-ride cards (6-Fahrten-Karten). These are prepaid ticket products that complement the per-ride payment option.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Flexibus (FLEXIBUS KG) operates an on-demand public transit service across the Günzburg and Unterallgäu districts of Bavaria, Germany. Passengers are picked up at designated stops and transported to desired destinations without fixed schedules or routes, supplementing traditional fixed-line bus services. The service is accessed primarily through the FLEXIBUS 2.0 mobile app (iOS and Android) and a telephone booking line, with rides bundled into shared shared-shuttle trips.

Product overview

Flexibus is an on-demand public transit operator serving the districts of Günzburg and Unterallgäu in Bavaria, Germany, offering a flexible alternative and complement to fixed-route bus services. The core offering is the FLEXIBUS On-Demand Transit Service, which allows passengers to book rides to and from designated stops without fixed schedules or routes. This service is primarily accessed through the FLEXIBUS 2.0 Mobile App (available on Android and iOS), which bundles ride booking, real-time vehicle tracking (Live Tracker), advance and 'Arrive by' time-based reservations, and recurring ride management. Supporting the app are telephone booking services, an online stop finder, an online lost and found, and a zone-based fare system (Waben system) with single rides and multi-ride cards. The company also operates promotional campaigns such as the '1er Zeugnis' student incentive and sells gift cards. Flexibus operates a fleet that is largely transitioning to electric buses, and the service is accessible 365 days a year across 14 operational areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Named customers6 records

Segments4 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• BBS Brandner (Brandner Gruppe)coreOthersParent company and primary brand behind FLEXIBUS. BBS Brandner operates the FLEXIBUS service. Website references BBS Brandner for careers, feedback, and corporate information. FLEXIBUS is described as 'ein modernes On-Demand-Konzept des öffentlichen Personennahverkehrs' operated by BBS.
• VVM (Verkehrsverbund Mittelschwaben)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public transport association providing fixed-route bus and train services. FLEXIBUS operates as a complement to VVM's fixed-line services, serving as a feeder and connector for passengers traveling outside FLEXIBUS service zones. Website directs users to VVM for travel outside the FLEXIBUS coverage area.
• Landkreis GünzburgcoreOthersMunicipal government authority for the Günzburg district. FLEXIBUS operates service zones within this administrative area as part of public transport provision.
• Landkreis UnterallgäucoreOthersMunicipal government authority for the Unterallgäu district. FLEXIBUS operates service zones within this administrative area as part of public transport provision.
• Steber-Tours GmbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal transport company operating FLEXIBUS services in the Mindelheim area. Phone contact: 08261/9096490. Part of the distributed service network providing on-demand transport under the FLEXIBUS brand.
• Verkehrsunternehmen Gruber GmbH & Co.KGmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal transport company operating FLEXIBUS services in the Burgau/Haldenwang/Offingen area. Phone contact: 08222/9692-0. Part of the distributed service network providing on-demand transport under the FLEXIBUS brand.
• Stadtwerke Bad WörishofenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMunicipal utility company operating FLEXIBUS services in the Bad Wörishofen area. Phone contact: 08247/9673678. Part of the distributed service network providing on-demand transport under the FLEXIBUS brand.
• VMK (Verkehrsgemeinschaft Marktoberdorf)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransport association for the Marktoberdorf area. FLEXIBUS operates as complement to VMK's fixed-line transport network. For travel outside FLEXIBUS coverage, users are directed to the VMK network.
• Die ReisekutscheminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorListed as a partner in the footer logo section. Nature of partnership appears to involve shared transport services in the region.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• myBUS: Regional on-demand bus service concept operated in several German Landkreise with similar routing, app booking, and tariff integration. Directly comparable as a small-scale rural on-demand transit operator.
• Door2Door: Berlin-based software company providing on-demand shuttle and demand-responsive transit platforms to German public transport operators. Competes in the same procurement layer FLEXIBUS addresses, with similar target customers.
• Via Transportation: Global on-demand transit software and operations provider. Via both supplies the booking technology used by FLEXIBUS and operates comparable on-demand public transit services in multiple German cities, making it the closest functional peer and platform counterparty.
• ioki: Deutsche Bahn subsidiary running app-based on-demand and flexible public transit across Germany. Operates the same demand-responsive shuttle model as FLEXIBUS for municipal and regional transport authorities.
• BerlKönig (BVG): Berlin's on-demand public transit service operated by BVG with Via technology. Closely comparable on-demand urban/suburban transit model, with similar app-based booking, pooling, and wheelchair accessibility.
• hvv switch: Hamburg's intermodal mobility app integrating on-demand ride pooling with the hvv public transport network. Comparable as an on-demand + intermodal platform serving a German regional transport association.
• MVG IsarTiger (Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft): Munich's municipal public transport operator's on-demand shuttle service (IsarTiger). Same demand-responsive transit model in a major German metropolitan area, with comparable tariff and intermodal integration.
• MOIA: Volkswagen Group's ride-pooling subsidiary operating shared, app-booked shuttle services in German cities such as Hamburg and Hannover. Directly comparable in shared on-demand transit and electrified fleet deployment.

Broad incumbents

• ComfortDelGro Transit: Global land transport conglomerate with broad point-to-point and paratransit offerings in Germany and worldwide. Comparable as a broader incumbent providing passenger transport services, though not focused on rural on-demand public transit.
• Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG): Berlin's main municipal public transport authority, which also runs on-demand services such as BerlKönig. Comparable as a much larger incumbent that integrates fixed-route and on-demand services, illustrating both a partnership counterpart and a long-term competitive threat.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/flexibus.schwaben
• Instagraminstagram.com/flexibus_schwaben
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/flexibus

Compliance3 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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