Kreisverkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach Mbh

What Kreisverkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach Mbh does

Kreisverkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach mbH (kvgOF) is a municipal transportation company headquartered in Dietzenbach, Germany, operating as the designated local transport authority (Aufgabenträger) for Kreis Offenbach under the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) regional transit network. Founded in 2002 and owned by Kreis Offenbach and its 13 municipalities, the company plans, organizes, and coordinates public bus services for approximately 365,000 residents, with vehicle operations contracted to private bus carriers. Its portfolio includes the scheduled bus network, the kvgOF Hopper on-demand electric shuttle (the largest on-demand service in the RMV network), the Interaktiver Liniennetzplan (interactive route map), student transportation coordination under §161 HSchG (~38,000 trips/year for special-needs students), Fahrradboxen secure bicycle storage, the seasonal Waldseebus, the Mobi-Partner volunteer advisory program, and free corporate mobility consulting delivered with ivm GmbH.

The technology stack relies on third-party infrastructure: the Via Technologies platform powers real-time route optimization and dispatch for the Hopper service, while Stripe and SumUp handle payment processing. Approximately 90% of bus routes accept cashless payment (girocard, Maestro, Mastercard, VISA, Google Pay, Apple Pay). The company participates in the KIRA project — Germany's first pilot of Level 4 autonomous vehicles in on-demand traffic — in partnership with Deutsche Bahn and RMV. Operations are run by a small core team (~30 employees) focused on planning, contracting, financial settlement with operators, and service coordination rather than direct fleet operation.

Revenue is generated through public subsidies from Kreis Offenbach, the state of Hessen, and RMV; fare and ticket revenue (administered via RMV and shared back); managed-service line billing with contracted transport operators; and Hopper prepaid credit sales. Distribution channels include the RMV-MobilitätsZentrale customer center in Dietzenbach, on-board bus ticket sales, the RMV online journey planner, the Hopper iOS/Android app, the ILNP web tool, and corporate mobility partnerships. Customer segments span general commuters, school students (via Schülerticket Hessen and Hessenpass mobil), elderly passengers (Mobi-Partner), and local employers (Betriebliche Mobilitätsberatung).

Name

Kreisverkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach Mbh

Legal name

Kreisverkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach mbH

Website

https://kvgof.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Kreisverkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach mbH is a municipally-owned local transport authority that plans and coordinates bus and on-demand mobility services for 365,000 residents across 13 municipalities in Germany's Kreis Offenbach region within the RMV network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Transit Services

NAICS

Bus and Other Motor Vehicle Transit Systems (485113), School and Employee Bus Transportation (48541), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210)

SIC

Local & Suburban Transit & Interurban Hwy Passenger Trans (4100), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Transit Bus Operator Authorities & Agencies (Planning/Fare/Admin) (TLAFAGAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regional/County Public Bus Operators (THAIAEAB), Bus Leasing, Rental & Contracted Fleet Provision (EDAEADAD), Transportation Reservations (Car Service, Limo, Shuttle) (HSACALAH)

Keywords

• Public transit services
• On-demand mobility
• Bus network planning
• Student transportation
• Mobility coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Dietzenbach

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 Transport Contracts and Subsidies: As the local transport authority (Aufgabenträger), kvgOF receives funding from the Kreis Offenbach, the state of Hessen, and the RMV for planning, organizing, and coordinating public transport services. Revenue comes from public subsidies and contractual payments for operating the transport network.
2. Ticket Sales and Fares: Revenue from ticket sales including regular bus fares, Germany-Ticket, Schülerticket Hessen, and special tickets sold at the RMV-MobilitätsZentrale, on buses, and through pre-sales points. Proceeds are reported to and shared with RMV.
3. Line Billing with Transport Companies: Financial management includes processing line billings with transport companies, calculating advance payments for contracted services, and handling price adjustments and final settlements.
4. Hopper On-Demand Service Revenue: Revenue from the on-demand Hopper shuttle service through prepaid credits purchased via the Hopper shop, with payment accepted via app, credit card, and in-vehicle card payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

kvgOF plans, organizes, finances, and coordinates public bus transport as the official local transport authority (Aufgabenträger) for Kreis Offenbach within the RMV network. The core offering is a scheduled bus network across 13 municipalities, supplemented by the kvgOF Hopper on-demand shuttle service, student transportation coordination, bicycle boxes at S-Bahn stations, a seasonal Waldseebus, customer service via the RMV-MobilitätsZentrale, and free corporate mobility consulting for local businesses.

Product overview

Kreisverkehrsgesellschaft Offenbach mbH (kvgOF) operates a portfolio of public mobility services for the Kreis Offenbach as the local transport authority within the RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund). The core offering is a scheduled bus network connecting 13 municipalities, supplemented by the kvgOF Hopper — an on-demand electric shuttle service available via app that uses a real-time route-optimization algorithm to serve all 13 municipalities (the largest On-Demand service in the RMV). An Interaktiver Liniennetzplan (interactive network map) provides digital journey planning. Supporting products include weather-protected Fahrradboxen (bicycle boxes) at train stations, the seasonal Waldseebus (line OF-65) to a local lake, student transportation coordination (including special-needs transport and a temporary Albert-Schweitzer-School shuttle), a customer-facing RMV-MobilitätsZentrale in Dietzenbach, a volunteer senior mobility advisor program (Mobipartner), and a free corporate mobility consulting service for local businesses. The company also participates in the autonomous KIRA shuttle pilot project with Deutsche Bahn and RMV.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• kvgOF Hopper: On-demand flexible shuttle service that supplements public transport in Kreis Offenbach, operating without a fixed schedule using electric vans and a smartphone app.

Products and services

• kvgOF Bus Network (Linienverkehr) Core scheduled bus network operated across 13 cities and municipalities in Kreis Offenbach, planned and organised by kvgOF as the Aufgabenträger with services delivered by contracted operators and supported by cashless payment on approximately 90% of routes.
• kvgOF Hopper On-Demand Shuttle Flexible on-demand electric shuttle service without fixed schedules, available almost around the clock across all 13 municipalities of Kreis Offenbach. Riders request pickup via the iOS/Android app, pay with prepaid Hopper credits, credit card, or in-vehicle card payment, and a real-time algorithm bundles requests and optimises shared routes.
• Fahrradboxen (Bicycle Boxes) Standalone online-bookable service providing secure weather-protected bicycle storage (with optional Pedelec charging) at S-Bahn stations, supporting first/last-mile access to public transport in Kreis Offenbach.
• Waldseebus (Line OF-65) Seasonal weather-triggered bus service on line OF-65, linking the Langen/Walldorf/Dreieich corridor to the Langener Waldsee lake for recreation during bathing-weather days in May through September.
• Schülerbeförderung (Student Transportation) Coordination, contracting, and cost reimbursement of student transportation in Kreis Offenbach under §161 HSchG, including the freigestellter Schülerverkehr special-needs service (approximately 38,000 trips/year), the Schülerticket Hessen annual ticket, and shuttle services for school relocations such as the Albert-Schweitzer-Schule in Neu-Isenburg.
• Betriebliche Mobilitätsberatung (Corporate Mobility Consulting) Free consulting service for companies and administrations in Kreis Offenbach, delivered together with ivm GmbH, that develops individualised mobility concepts combining infrastructure, transport services, information, and communication measures, including IHK certification pathways for mobility managers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 90% of transport routes equipped with cashless payment
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 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

Integration2 records

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

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

• Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs a member of the RMV network, kvgOF coordinates with the regional transport authority for seamless connections throughout the FrankfurtRhineMain metropolitan region. The RMV handles ticketing, schedules, and tariff administration while kvgOF manages local bus services and on-demand transport.
• Kreis Offenbach (Shareholder)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the primary shareholder, Kreis Offenbach provides governance oversight and public funding for the transport authority. The district coordinates with kvgOF on mobility policy and infrastructure planning.
• 13 Municipalities of Kreis Offenbach (Dietzenbach, Dreieich, Egelsbach, Hainburg, Heusenstamm, Langen, Mainhausen, Mühlheim, Neu-Isenburg, Obertshausen, Rödermark, Rodgau, Seligenstadt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEach municipality is both a shareholder and operational partner, coordinating on local transport needs, infrastructure (stops, stations), and mobility concepts. Municipalities are represented in governance.
• Stadtwerke (Municipal Utilities)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with municipal utilities including Stadtwerke Dietzenbach, Dreieich, Langen, Mühlheim, Neu-Isenburg, Rodgau, and Stadtwerke Offenbach for coordinated local mobility services and infrastructure.
• Neighboring Transport Organizations (AMINA, Dadina, HSB, KVG Main-Kinzig, LNVG, traffiq)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation with regional transport organizations for cross-boundary connectivity: AMINA Verbund, Dadina (Darmstadt-Dieburg), HSB (Kreis Groß-Gerau), KVG Main-Kinzig, LNVG (Limburg-Weilburg), and traffiq (Offenbach district).
• Deutsche Bahn (DB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Deutsche Bahn on the KIRA project, testing autonomous Level 4 vehicles in on-demand traffic. DB and RMV collaborate with kvgOF on future autonomous mobility solutions.
• ivm GmbH ( Gesellschaft für Integriertes Verkehrs- und Mobilitätsmanagement Region Frankfurt RheinMain)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ivm GmbH on the 'Leitbild Mobilität' initiative to develop future-oriented mobility concepts for Kreis Offenbach, and on corporate mobility management consulting services for businesses.
• Hochschule DarmstadtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Hochschule Darmstadt (h_da) in developing the 'Leitbild Mobilität' vision and strategy for sustainable mobility in Kreis Offenbach.
• Via Technologies Europe B.V.majorTechnology or IntegrationTechnology provider for the RMV On-Demand apps (including kvgOF Hopper app), operating the booking platform, route optimization, and system infrastructure for on-demand services.
• Frankfurt TicketminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner for ticket distribution and event mobility services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• KVG Main-Kinzig: Local transit authority for Main-Kinzig district in the same RMV region, explicitly identified as a cooperation partner of kvgOF. Comparable Aufgabentraeger role with similar bus network and on-demand responsibilities.
• HEAG mobilo (Darmstadt): Mobility subsidiary of HEAG Group operating public transit in Darmstadt and the Darmstadt-Dieburg region. Adjacent to kvgOF in the RMV network with comparable local bus operations and on-demand services.
• traffiQ Frankfurt: Local public transit authority (Aufgabentraeger) for Frankfurt am Main, organizing bus and on-demand mobility services within the same RMV network as kvgOF. Directly comparable in mandate, governance structure, and service mix.

Broad incumbents

• RMV (Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund): Regional transport authority and parent network of kvgOF, coordinating ticketing, schedules, and tariff administration across the FrankfurtRhineMain metropolitan region. Provides overarching governance and fare integration.
• MVV (Münchner Verkehrs- und Tarifverbund): Munich's regional transit authority coordinating bus, rail, and on-demand services across the Munich metropolitan area. Comparable scale and mandate as a regional Aufgabentraeger in Germany.
• HVV (Hamburger Verkehrsverbund): Major German regional transit authority coordinating public transport in the Hamburg metropolitan region. Comparable governance structure and integration of scheduled bus, rail, and on-demand services.
• ASEAG (Aachener Strassenbahn und Energieversorgung): German municipal transit operator providing bus services in the Aachen region with comparable public-sector ownership structure and mix of scheduled and on-demand services.

Emerging players

• BerlKönig (BVG): On-demand ride-pooling service operated by BVG in Berlin, using Via Technologies platform similar to kvgOF Hopper. Comparable product offering in on-demand microtransit within a German public transit context.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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