plan:mobil Verkehrskonzepte & Mobilitätsplanung

What plan:mobil Verkehrskonzepte & Mobilitätsplanung does

plan:mobil Verkehrskonzepte & Mobilitätsplanung is a Kassel-based German mobility planning consultancy operating as a sole proprietorship owned by founder Dipl.-Geograph Frank Büsch since 2008. The firm specializes in public transport (ÖPNV) planning for German municipalities, districts (Kreise), transport associations (Verkehrsverbünde), and municipal transport operators, delivering services that include Nahverkehrspläne, Mobilitätskonzepte, Netz- und Fahrplan (network and timetable) design, on-demand transport concepts, and Wettbewerbe und Vergabeverfahren (competitive tendering and procurement support).

The firm's technical practice combines classical transport planning methods with targeted data inputs: traffic modeling (via partner PTV), mobile phone data analysis for demand estimation (used in the VVOWL Masterplan ÖPNV 2035), GIS-based mapping, and standard office collaboration tools (Microsoft 365, Zoom, Miro). On-demand services are designed by plan:mobil but operated on partner technology platforms such as ioki. Over 15 years, the firm has produced or updated Nahverkehrspläne for more than 50 cities and districts across Germany, with named engagements spanning North Rhine-Westphalia, Lower Saxony, Hesse, Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Schleswig-Holstein.

Revenue is generated entirely through fee-for-service consulting engagements procured via public-sector tenders, with no product subscriptions, recurring SaaS, or licensing income. Pricing is negotiated on a project-by-project basis and is not publicly disclosed. The firm relies on a recurring partner ecosystem — KCW GmbH, LK Argus, Mathias Schmechtig NahverkehrsConsult, EMCEL, ARGUS Hamburg, Green City Experience, AB Stadtverkehr, and EY Law — to assemble multi-disciplinary teams for larger tenders, while the underlying technology and operating systems remain standard rather than proprietary.

Name

plan:mobil Verkehrskonzepte & Mobilitätsplanung

Legal name

Dipl.-Geograph Frank Büsch

Website

https://plan-mobil.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

plan:mobil is a Kassel-based German mobility planning consultancy, founded in 2008, that develops Nahverkehrspläne, Mobilitätskonzepte, network designs, on-demand transit concepts, and procurement support for public-sector municipalities, districts, and transport associations across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transportation Planning Consulting

NAICS

Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Infrastructure Planning, Capital Programs & Project Delivery Offices (PMOs) (BPAIALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Group Ground Transportation & Logistics (Shuttles, Transfers) (THACAFAE)

Keywords

• Public transport planning
• Mobility consulting
• Transport network design
• On-demand transit services
• Mobility concepts

Headquarters

HQ city

Kassel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services for Public Transport Planning: plan:mobil generates revenue through fee-for-service consulting engagements with public-sector clients. Projects include Nahverkehrspläne (local public transport plans), Mobilitätskonzepte (mobility concepts), Netz- und Fahrplan (network and timetable planning), and Begleitung bei Wettbewerb und Vergaben (competition and procurement support). Revenue is project-based and procured through public tendering processes.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

plan:mobil is a specialist mobility planning consultancy that develops public transport concepts, local transport plans (Nahverkehrspläne), network and timetable designs, and demand-responsive transport solutions for German municipalities, districts, and transport associations. The firm supports clients from strategic concept development through to procurement and implementation, including on-demand service design and competitive tendering procedures.

Product overview

plan:mobil Verkehrskonzepte & Mobilitätsplanung is a mobility planning consultancy offering a portfolio of interconnected services centered on public transport planning. The core offerings include: Nahverkehrspläne (local transport plans) as strategic framework documents; Netz- und Fahrplan (network and timetable planning) for developing and optimizing line networks; Mobilitätskonzepte und Schnittstellen (mobility concepts and interfaces) for comprehensive regional and municipal mobility planning; Beratung und Umsetzung (consulting and implementation support) for project execution; and Wettbewerbe und Vergabeverfahren (competitive procedures and procurement) for transit service tendering. The company specializes in On-Demand-Verkehre (demand-responsive transport) planning, having implemented services like G-Mobil, SiGGi, and FLEX across various German regions. Projects such as the Masterplan ÖPNV VVOWL 2035 demonstrate how individual offerings integrate into larger regional mobility frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nahverkehrspläne (Local Public Transport Plans) Strategic planning documents that define the framework for public transport development in German municipalities and districts, setting standards for service quality, accessibility, and procurement requirements for transit authorities.
• Netz- und Fahrplan (Network and Timetable Planning) Development and optimization of line network and timetable concepts for public transport, covering urban networks with subway, tram and bus through to rural area services and demand-responsive transportation such as call buses or shared taxis.
• Mobilitätskonzepte und Schnittstellen (Mobility Concepts and Interfaces) Comprehensive mobility concepts for cities, regions, and municipalities, analyzing and evaluating current status quo and developing strategies for sustainable, climate-friendly mobility solutions and interface optimization between transport modes.
• Beratung und Umsetzung (Consulting and Implementation Support) Consulting services for transit authorities, transport companies, cities, and counties on preparation, conception, and implementation of mobility projects, including project management and support during execution phases.
• Wettbewerbe und Vergabeverfahren (Competitive Tendering and Procurement) Support for competitive tendering procedures including development of bundling concepts, preparation of advance notices, and complete handling of procurement procedures for public transport services under Vergaberecht (German procurement law).

Quantifiable outcome

• Developed over 50 Nahverkehrspläne for cities and districts across Germany
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EMCEL (Ingenieurbüro für Elektromobilitätsprojekte)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2024plan:mobil collaborates with EMCEL on electromobility planning projects. For the Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ÖPNV strategy, EMCEL contributed expertise in electromobility project engineering alongside plan:mobil's transport planning and VRN's network coordination. For the VVOWL Masterplan ÖPNV 2035, EMCEL (Köln) worked jointly with plan:mobil on the comprehensive transport planning study.
• Mathias Schmechtig NahverkehrsConsultcoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerplan:mobil works in ongoing collaboration with Mathias Schmechtig NahverkehrsConsult on Nahverkehrsplan (local public transport plan) projects. They previously co-produced the prior NVP for Kreis Mettmann and are partnered again for the current renewal. Mathias Schmechtig also partners on bus acceleration studies in the Rheinisch-Bergischer Kreis.
• KCW GmbH (Berlin)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKCW is a recurring strategic partner for plan:mobil on complex transport planning projects including the Nahverkehrsplan for Kreis Offenbach, the Stadtbus Hannover redesign, the Hagen ÖPNV expansion study, and the Münsterland Zielnetz 2030+ detail planning. KCW contributes traffic modeling and strategic consulting capabilities.
• LK Argus Kassel GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLK Argus Kassel GmbH is a frequent co-consultant with plan:mobil on integrated mobility concepts and Nahverkehrspläne. Projects include the mobility concept for Stadt Ahlen, the Friedrichsdorf integrated mobility concept, the Kreis Lippe Masterplan Mobilität, the Stadt Höxter integrated mobility concept, and the Rheinhessen regional traffic concept.
• ARGUS HamburgminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerARGUS Hamburg partnered with plan:mobil and LK Argus on the nachhaltiges Mobilitätskonzept (sustainable mobility concept) for Hansestadt Uelzen, contributing traffic modeling and strategic transport planning expertise.
• Ernst & Young Law GmbH RechtsanwaltsgesellschaftminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEY Law supported plan:mobil in preparing procurement/tender documents (Leistungsbeschreibung, Kalkulationsblätter) and conducting the complete Vergabeverfahren (procurement procedure) for the Stadtverkehr Herford bus service award. EY contributed legal expertise in public procurement law.
• Green City ExperienceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen City Experience partnered with plan:mobil on the Klimamobilitätsplan (climate mobility plan) for the Gemeindeverband Mittleres Schussental (GMS), working alongside the Bernard Gruppe on stakeholder and citizen participation workshops.
• AB Stadtverkehr (Bornheim)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAB Stadtverkehr from Bornheim supports plan:mobil on the Rheinhessen regional traffic concept, providing additional public transport planning capacity alongside LK Argus.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Spiekermann GmbH: Düsseldorf-based engineering consultancy with strong public-sector transport, traffic, and infrastructure planning practices. Competes with plan:mobil for Nahverkehrsplan, Mobilitätskonzept, and traffic planning mandates in NRW and beyond.
• Mathias Schmechtig NahverkehrsConsult: Specialist Nahverkehrsplan consultancy co-authoring the Kreis Mettmann NVP with plan:mobil and competing for similar local public transport planning engagements across German districts.
• KCW GmbH: Berlin-based public transport and mobility consultancy that is plan:mobil's most frequent co-consultant on major ÖPNV projects (e.g., Kreis Offenbach NVP, Münsterland Zielnetz 2030+), and competes directly for the same Nahverkehrsplan and Vergabeverfahren mandates.
• Planersocietät: Dortmund-based planning office specializing in integrated mobility concepts, public participation, and ÖPNV planning. Competes with plan:mobil for municipal Mobilitätskonzepte and Nahverkehrsplan engagements.
• PTV Transport Consult GmbH: German transport planning consultancy offering traffic modeling and strategic transport planning. PTV partners with plan:mobil on Kreis Mettmann but also competes for the same public-sector mobility planning tenders across Germany.
• LK Argus Kassel GmbH: Kassel-based integrated mobility and transport planning consultancy frequently paired with plan:mobil on mobility concepts (Stadt Ahlen, Friedrichsdorf, Kreis Lippe), and a direct competitor for the same municipal mobility planning mandates.
• Planungsbüro VIA eG: Bonn-based consultancy focused on integrated mobility concepts, Nahverkehrspläne, and sustainable urban mobility. Directly comparable offering and target market to plan:mobil's municipal mobility planning work.
• ARGUS Stadt- und Verkehrsplanung: Hamburg-headquartered urban and transport planning consultancy. Partnered with plan:mobil on the Hansestadt Uelzen sustainable mobility concept and competes for similar integrated mobility concept assignments in northern Germany.

Emerging players

• EMCEL Ingenieurbüro für Elektromobilitätsprojekte: Cologne-based e-mobility engineering consultancy partnered with plan:mobil on the VVOWL Masterplan and Neckar-Odenwald-Kreis ÖPNV strategy. Comparable niche overlap in clean-vehicle fleet and ÖPNV electrification planning.
• AB Stadtverkehr (Bornheim): Smaller specialist ÖPNV consultancy partnering with plan:mobil on the Rheinhessen regional traffic concept and providing additional public transport planning capacity, indicating overlapping client base and service scope.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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