What Regiobus Potsdam-Mittelmark Gmbh does

Regiobus Potsdam-Mittelmark GmbH is a municipal-owned regional public bus operator headquartered in Bad Belzig, Brandenburg, Germany. Founded in 1995 and wholly owned by Landkreis Potsdam-Mittelmark, the company operates as one of the largest regional bus enterprises in the state of Brandenburg, running 70 bus lines with 210 barrier-free vehicles across five operational depots (Bad Belzig, Beelitz, Potsdam, Stahnsdorf, Werder (Havel)). Service scope covers the Potsdam-Mittelmark district plus connections to Potsdam, Brandenburg an der Havel, and BER airport. The core product is scheduled regional public transport (ÖPNV) under the VBB tariff system, with premium PlusBus lines providing hourly service and rail connections (RE1, RE7), supplemented by leisure routes (Burgenlinie, Blütenrundfahrt), demand-responsive Rufbus service, and dedicated school transport.

Underlying operations are supported by a digital control center (Leitstelle) for real-time fleet monitoring, solar-powered E-Paper display signage at 12 central bus stops, and an in-house traffic education center (Verkehrsbildungszentrum) that has trained 32 bus drivers including 24 lateral entrants. Revenue comes primarily from a 10-year public service contract (öDA) with the county government effective June 2026 to May 2036 covering 11.5 million km annually, supplemented by passenger fares routed through VBB (including the €58/month Deutschlandticket), federal funding (€2.9M BMV grant for 14 electric buses by 2030), and ancillary services such as the Bistro Gleis 1 at Werder (Havel) train station and the regiobus-Schule child safety program reaching ~2,150 first-graders annually. The business model is that of a regulated public utility: cost-plus contracted services with no equity funding rounds, no app or developer API, and growth bounded by public contract terms and state subsidy allocations.

Name

Regiobus Potsdam-Mittelmark Gmbh

Legal name

regiobus Potsdam Mittelmark GmbH

Website

https://regiobus-pm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regiobus Potsdam-Mittelmark GmbH is a municipal-owned regional bus operator in Brandenburg, Germany, running 70 lines and 210 barrier-free buses across five depots under a 10-year public service contract with Landkreis Potsdam-Mittelmark.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Bus Transportation Services

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210), Charter Bus Industry (485510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Scheduled Intercity Coach Operators (TLAFAFAA)

Keywords

• Regional bus services
• Public transport operations
• PlusBus scheduled services
• School transportation services
• Demand-responsive Rufbus

Headquarters

HQ city

Werder

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Transport Services Contract: 10-year public service contract (öDA) with Landkreis Potsdam-Mittelmark starting June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2036. Covers operation of 11.5 million kilometers annually, 70 lines, 210 barrier-free buses.
2. Passenger Fares: Revenue from ticket sales through VBB tariff system including single tickets, day passes, subscriptions, student tickets, and employer tickets.
3. Special Event Services: Seasonal special routes like Blütenrundfahrten (10 EUR adult, 5 EUR children 6-14) during Werder Baumblütenfest and leisure routes.
4. Bistro Operations: Bistro Gleis 1 operation at Werder (Havel) train station, providing food service revenue and enhancing customer experience.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Regiobus Potsdam-Mittelmark GmbH operates scheduled regional and express bus services (ÖPNV) across 70 lines with 210 barrier-free buses, covering 11.5 million kilometers annually in the Potsdam-Mittelmark district, Brandenburg an der Havel, and Potsdam under a 10-year public service contract. The company sells VBB-tariffed tickets and subscriptions, runs premium PlusBus lines with guaranteed rail connections, operates demand-responsive Rufbus service, leisure routes (Burgenlinie, Kulturbus, Blütenrundfahrten), and provides customer centers, an in-house driver training school, and a station bistro.

Product overview

Regiobus Potsdam-Mittelmark GmbH is a regional public bus transport company operating as one of the largest bus enterprises in Brandenburg state. The core offering is scheduled bus services across 70 lines with 210 barrier-free buses covering 11.5 million kilometers annually. The product portfolio centers on regional transport (ÖPNV) with premium PlusBus lines offering hourly connections to rail, supplemented by leisure routes (Burgenlinie, Kulturbus, ErlebnisRoute), demand-responsive Rufbus service, and ticket sales through customer centers and the Abo-Online digital portal. Supporting services include the Verkehrsbildungszentrum for driver training, regiobus-Schule for children's traffic safety education, a bistro in Werder station, and digital E-Paper stop displays. The company is transitioning to complete county-wide operation under a new public service contract (öDA) from June 2026, integrating 13 previously subcontracted lines.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PlusBus: High-quality bus service brand operating on key routes with hourly service, direct rail connections, and weekend operations.
• Buckautal-Fläming
• Burgenlinie

Products and services

• Regional Bus Services (ÖPNV) Core public bus transport service operating 70 lines with 210 barrier-free buses covering 11.5 million kilometers annually across Potsdam-Mittelmark district, Brandenburg an der Havel, and Potsdam areas for general public commuters, students, and travelers.
• PlusBus Premium Service Premium hourly-takt bus lines with guaranteed rail connections to RE1 and RE7, operating 7 days per week. regiobus operates 9 PlusBus lines including X1, 580, 581, 600, 601, 621, 627, 641, and 642.
• VBB Ticket and Tariff Sales Sale of public transport tickets integrated into the VBB (Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg) tariff system, including single tickets, day passes, group tickets, student/apprentice tickets, monthly passes, and the Germany Ticket (€58/month).
• Abo-Online-Service (Subscription Portal) Digital subscription management portal allowing customers to book and administer VBB-fahrCard subscriptions online, including address changes and payment updates.
• Rufbus (Demand-Responsive Transport) Flexible on-demand bus service available in less densely populated areas, supplementing regular scheduled routes for residents with limited fixed-route access.
• Customer Centers and Sales Points Physical customer service locations including the barrier-free customer center in Werder (Havel) train station, selling VBB bus and rail tickets and providing passenger information.
• Leisure Routes (Burgenlinie, Kulturbus, Blütenrundfahrten) Special tourism routes including Burgenlinie (castle line), Kulturbus (culture bus), and ErlebnisRoute, plus seasonal Blütenrundfahrten blossom tours during Werder's Baumblütenfest, targeting tourists and leisure travelers.
• Bistro Gleis 1 (Station Bistro) Bistro and waiting area at Werder (Havel) train station, operated by local family Haupt, serving refreshments and hot meals with public toilets and water dispenser to enhance the customer experience at the transport hub.
• Traffic Education Center (Verkehrsbildungszentrum) In-house training center with driving school for bus driver qualification, offering accelerated qualification courses for career changers, with apprenticeship programs that received the Brandenburg Ausbildungspreis 2024.

Quantifiable outcome

• 80% of residents in Buckautal-Fläming region covered with improved regional rail connections
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• BürgerBus Hoher Fläming e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2026Volunteer bus organization providing services since 2006. After nearly 20 years, its services were incorporated into regular bus lines as of June 2026. Regiobus supported with vehicle provision and route coordination.
• Lange Tours GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Subcontractor for regions Görzke and Beelitz under new öDA. Operating 42 vehicles total with all subcontractors, bound to same quality standards including WiFi and video surveillance.
• Omnibusverkehr Armin GlaserminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Subcontractor for region Bad Belzig/Wiesenburg under new public service contract.
• A. Reich GmbH JüterbogminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Subcontractor for region Treuenbrietzen under new public service contract.
• Regionalverkehr Anhalt-Bitterfeld (RVA) GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Subcontractor for regions Treuenbrietzen and Teltow-Kleinmachnow-Stahnsdorf (TKS) under new public service contract.
• Günter Anger Güterverkehrs GmbH & Co. Omnibusvermietung KGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Subcontractor for Teltow-Kleinmachnow-Stahnsdorf (TKS) and Potsdam regions under new public service contract.
• Behrendt GmbH & Co. KG (Buteo)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 March 2026Subcontractor for Werder (Havel) and Kloster Lehnin regions under new public service contract.
• Landkreis Potsdam-MittelmarkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 202510-year public service contract (öDA) for comprehensive public transport services across entire district. Regiobus operates 70 lines, 210 barrier-free buses, 11.5 million km annually from June 2026 to May 2036. Direct award contract integrating all previous subnetworks.
• Kompetenzstelle Bahnhof beim VBBminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2024Station management competency center supported the renovation of waiting area and bistro at Werder (Havel) train station, providing networking and planning support since 2018.
• Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2024Long-term partnership under VBB tariff system for integrated regional public transport. Regiobus operates PlusBus lines meeting VBB quality standards. Coordinates with VBB on planning, tariffs, and passenger information systems.
• Verkehrsgesellschaft Teltow-Fläming mbH (VTF)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 8 April 2024Cross-county partnership for PlusBus Line 600 connecting Teltow with Waßmannsdorf. Joint operation with VTF for regional connectivity between Potsdam-Mittelmark and Teltow-Fläming districts.
• Deutsche BahncoreTechnology or Integration · 19 March 2024Coordination for rail-bus connections at Bahnhof Saarmund with Regionalbahn RB22 and other stations. Complex property ownership arrangements required for station improvements.
• Gemeinden Nuthetal, Michendorf, SchwielowseecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2024Municipal partners for Nuthetalkonzept providing new bus connections to BER airport and Potsdam via Bahnhof Saarmund. Shared funding and infrastructure development including station improvements.
• Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse (MBS)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2024Co-funder of regiobus-Schule program providing bus safety training for first-graders, together with Unfallkasse Brandenburg.
• Unfallkasse BrandenburgminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 March 2024Co-funder of regiobus-Schule program together with Mittelbrandenburgische Sparkasse, providing free bus safety training for first-graders.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Cottbusverkehr GmbH: Regional bus operator in the Cottbus district of Brandenburg, serving a similar mix of urban, suburban, and rural routes under VBB/PlusBus-equivalent standards. Directly comparable as a Brandenburg municipal/regional bus operator with similar fleet size and contract structure.
• Regionalverkehr Anhalt-Bitterfeld (RVA) GmbH: Regional bus operator in Saxony-Anhalt that already operates as a subcontractor to regiobus on the new öDA (Treuenbrietzen, TKS regions). Highly comparable as a similarly scaled regional player with overlapping VBB-adjacent operations and subcontractor economics.
• KVG Braunschweig GmbH (Kraftverkehrsgesellschaft mbH): Regional bus operator serving the Braunschweig region in Lower Saxony, with comparable fleet size, depot footprint, and public service contract structure. Relevant benchmark for German mid-sized regional bus operators running 200+ buses under öDA-style contracts.
• Verkehrsgesellschaft Teltow-Fläming mbH (VTF): Regional bus operator serving adjacent Landkreis Teltow-Fläming in Brandenburg. Regiobus and VTF co-operate PlusBus Line 600 (Teltow–Waßmannsdorf) under the VBB tariff system, making VTF the closest comparable regional peer by geography, scale, and product (PlusBus-branded scheduled services).
• ViP Potsdam GmbH: Public bus operator for the city of Potsdam, directly adjacent to and operationally intertwined with regiobus's Potsdam-Mittelmark network. Comparable in that it is a VBB-integrated municipal bus operator with shared tariff, transfers, and depot overlap with regiobus.

Broad incumbents

• ÜSTRA Hannoversche Verkehrsbetriebe AG: Major public transport incumbent for the Hannover region operating a large bus and light-rail network under a public service contract. Comparable as a benchmark for fleet scale, depot infrastructure, and digital control center operations relevant to regiobus's growing Leitstelle.
• Magdeburger Verkehrsbetriebe (MVB) GmbH: Public transport operator for the Magdeburg region in Saxony-Anhalt with bus, tram, and regional services. Adjacent regional peer with similar East-German demographic and subsidy dynamics, and comparable fleet modernization trajectory.
• Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG): Dominant public transport operator for Berlin with an extensive bus, tram, U-Bahn, and ferry network. Although much larger and urban-focused, BVG is the most consequential incumbent in the VBB tariff area that regiobus operates within, and sets the bar for service expectations, integration, and competing for cross-boundary ridership.
• Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe (DVB) AG: Public transport operator for Dresden with bus and tram operations and regional service extensions. Directly comparable to regiobus as a Saxony/Brandenburg-area municipal transit operator pursuing e-bus transition under federal funding programs.
• Leipziger Verkehrsbetriebe (LVB) GmbH: Public transport operator for Leipzig with bus, tram, and regional services. Comparable as an East-German municipal transit operator facing similar demographic and electrification-policy dynamics, making it a useful incumbent benchmark.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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