Stadtverkehr

What Stadtverkehr does

Verkehrsgemeinschaft Villingen-Schwenningen GmbH (VGVS), branded as Stadtverkehr, is a privately held municipal public transportation operator based in Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany. The company runs fixed-route scheduled bus services (Linienverkehr) across the city and operates a demand-responsive on-demand bus service called Rufbus on lines 1-15, bookable via phone (30-minute advance notice) or a dedicated mobile application. VGVS also oversees subsidiary Verkehrsgesellschaft Bregtal (VGB), which provides bus services in the adjacent Bregtal region under the same quality management certification standards.

The underlying technology stack is modest and operationally focused: a dispatch and booking system for the Rufbus service accessible through a mobile app and a phone call center, with timetable information distributed through the website and the partner portal mein-move.de. The only third-party integrations documented are Google Maps (for location display) and a GDPR cookie consent tool. No public API, SDK, or AI/ML components are described. Operations are integrated with the regional Verkehrsverbund Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg transport association, Ringzug railway, and the Die Nacht night bus service, creating a multi-modal regional network.

VGVS generates revenue from three streams: fare-based ticket sales for scheduled and Rufbus services (transaction-fee model), bus advertising (Buswerbung) renting advertising space on vehicles, and customized shuttle services for private and corporate events (professional services model). Pricing details are not publicly disclosed on VGVS's own channels and are routed through the mein-move.de partner portal. The customer base is fragmented across general public and local residents, with no named enterprise anchor accounts. The company is managed by three Geschäftsführer (Frank Wiest, Jörg Schürmann, Fabienne Maier) and is structured as a GmbH with apparent municipal or regional government affiliation, serving exclusively the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg region of Baden-Württemberg.

Name

Stadtverkehr

Legal name

Verkehrsgemeinschaft Villingen-Schwenningen GmbH

Website

https://vgvs.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stadtverkehr (Verkehrsgemeinschaft Villingen-Schwenningen GmbH / VGVS) is a municipal public transportation operator providing scheduled bus services and a demand-responsive Rufbus system for residents of Villingen-Schwenningen, Germany, while also operating the Bregtal region subsidiary VGB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Bus Transportation

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHAIAGAB

App-Based Ride-Hailing Platforms (TNCs)

Travel & Hospitality/Rail, Bus & Ground Passenger Transport/On-Demand Ride Services (Taxi/Ride-hailing/Ridepooling)

Keywords

• Public bus services
• Demand-responsive transport
• Regional transit operator
• Scheduled bus routes
• Event shuttle services

Headquarters

HQ city

Villingen-Schwenningen

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. Public Transportation Services: Revenue generated from ticket sales for scheduled bus services and the demand-responsive Rufbus service across the Villingen-Schwenningen network
2. Bus Advertising: Revenue from renting advertising space on buses - 'Buswerbung' - transforming vehicles into mobile advertising platforms
3. Shuttle Services for Events: Customized shuttle services for private events and corporate functions, providing transportation for guests

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

VGVS operates public bus transportation in the Villingen-Schwenningen region, providing scheduled fixed-route services, an on-demand "Rufbus" service on lines 1-15 (bookable via phone or mobile app), event shuttle services, bus advertising, and timetables/ticketing through the mein-move.de partner portal. The company also oversees subsidiary Verkehrsgesellschaft Bregtal (VGB) for cross-regional transit coverage.

Product overview

Verkehrsgemeinschaft Villingen-Schwenningen (VGVS) operates as a public transport management and service company offering a coordinated portfolio of transit services. The core offering consists of scheduled bus services (Linienverkehr) and an on-demand bus service (Rufbus VGVS) for routes 1-15. These are supplemented by passenger services including timetables and ticketing (Fahrpläne & Tickets via mein-move.de), bus advertising, event shuttle services, and a lost and found service. VGVS also oversees subsidiary Verkehrsgesellschaft Bregtal (VGB), which operates transit services in the Bregtal region. The company serves as both a transit operator and a coordination body, planning connections and managing quality standards across its service network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rufbus VGVS: Demand-responsive bus service operating on lines 1-15 of the network schedule, bookable via phone or dedicated app.
• VGB (Verkehrsgesellschaft Bregtal)

Products and services

• Linienverkehr (Scheduled Bus Services) Scheduled fixed-route public bus transportation services operating across Villingen-Schwenningen, with published timetables and route network planning for urban transit connections. Aimed at local residents and commuters.
• Rufbus VGVS (On-Demand Bus) On-demand bus service operating on lines 1-15 of the network schedule, bookable by phone at 07721/82-8282 or via the dedicated Rufbus VGVS mobile app. Provides flexible, environmentally friendly transit for passengers on designated routes; booking required at least 30 minutes before departure.
• Fahrpläne & Tickets (Timetables & Tickets) Comprehensive timetable and ticket information service providing route network plans, zone maps, pricing overviews, and ticket availability for the VGVS transit network, accessible through the mein-move.de partner portal.
• Buswerbung (Bus Advertising) Mobile advertising service offering exclusive advertising space on the exterior of VGVS buses, transforming the urban transit fleet into a mobile advertising platform for local and regional brand visibility.
• Shuttleservice für Veranstaltungen (Event Shuttle Service) Customized shuttle service for private celebrations and corporate events, providing punctual, branded transportation for guests to and from event venues. Requested via the company's website contact form.
• Fundsachen-Service (Lost & Found) Lost-and-found service for items lost on buses, at stops, or at bus stations, with contact points in both Villingen and Schwenningen for item recovery requests.
• Verkehrsgesellschaft Bregtal (VGB) Subsidiary transit company operating scheduled bus services in the Bregtal region, with its own fleet of vehicles, route planning, and quality management certification. Extends VGVS transit coverage into the Bregtal area.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verkehrsverbund Schwarzwald-Baar-HeubergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transport association covering the Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg area. VGVS operates within this transport network, integrating fares, schedules, and ticketing with other regional transport providers.
• RingzugcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional railway network (Ringzug) operating in the Black Forest area. VGVS connects with Ringzug services providing integrated public transportation for the greater region.
• Die Nacht (Night Bus Service)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNight bus service operating in Villingen-Schwenningen on weekends from 0:00-3:00 hours, complementing VGVS daytime services.
• VGB (Verkehrsgesellschaft Bregtal)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRelated transport company serving the Bregtal region with similar quality management certification and service standards. VGB operates its own fleet of vehicles and plans connections complementary to VGVS.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FlixBus: FlixBus is a German-founded long-distance bus and increasingly rail operator. It is comparable in offering app-based bus services bookable via mobile, though focused on intercity rather than local transit.
• moovel (now REACH NOW): moovel/REACH NOW is a German mobility-as-a-service platform aggregating public transit, car-sharing, and ride-hailing. It is comparable as a digital-first mobility platform that municipalities could integrate with for MaaS offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Verkehrsgesellschaft Frankfurt (VGF): VGF operates Frankfurt's local bus, tram, and metro services. Comparable as a German municipal public transit operator focused on urban bus operations with quality standards and integrated ticketing.
• Stuttgarter Straßenbahnen (SSB): SSB is the municipal transit operator for Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. As a regional peer in the same German state, it operates comparable bus and rail services with quality-certification standards and Verkehrsverbund integration.
• Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG): BVG is Berlin's municipal public transport operator running buses, trams, U-Bahn, and ferries. While a major incumbent, it is comparable as a German municipal operator with app-based booking and on-demand services alongside scheduled routes.
• Stadtwerke München (MVG): MVG operates Munich's urban bus, tram, and U-Bahn network. While vastly larger, it shares the model of a municipal/public transit operator running fixed-route buses plus on-demand services in a German metropolitan area.
• Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr (RNV): RNV operates bus, tram, and rail services across the Heidelberg/Mannheim/Ludwigshafen region. It is a comparable German municipal transit operator of similar size and Verkehrsverbund-integrated business model.
• DB Regio Bus: DB Regio Bus is Deutsche Bahn's regional bus unit, operating scheduled bus services across Germany including Baden-Württemberg. It is a comparable regional bus operator with broader scale and contractual relationships with Verkehrsverbünde.

Direct peers

• Verkehrsgesellschaft Bregtal (VGB): VGB is already a subsidiary of VGVS operating bus services in the adjacent Bregtal region under the same quality management certification, fleet characteristics, and service model — making it the closest direct comparability reference.

Regional players

• Karlsruher Verkehrsverbund (KVV): KVV is the regional transport association for the Karlsruhe technology region. Comparable to Verkehrsverbund Schwarzwald-Baar-Heuberg in structure and function, integrating multiple bus and rail operators under a unified tariff.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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