consorzio trasporti aziende basilicata in sigla co.tr.a.b.

What consorzio trasporti aziende basilicata in sigla co.tr.a.b. does

CO.TR.A.B. (Consorzio Trasporti Aziende Basilicata) is a private consortium headquartered in Potenza, Italy, that coordinates publicly funded extra-urban passenger bus transport across the Basilicata region. It comprises 35 independent member bus companies, collectively operating 683 authorized buses and employing 761 workers, with distribution supported by 308 authorized ticket sales outlets across the Provinces of Potenza and Matera. The consortium is the designated provider of regional public service transport contracts allocated by Regione Basilicata, the Provincia di Potenza, and the Provincia di Matera, and operates until a new regional tender is completed.

Its core product portfolio includes scheduled regional bus lines (TPL), airport shuttle services (Matera–Bari Karol Wojtyla, Potenza–Salerno Costa D'Amalfi, and Potenza–Napoli Capodichino), the MyCard electronic card system for season tickets (5-year validity, €10 issuance/replacement fee), an online ticketing portal at biglietteria.cotrab.it, and a mobile application branded Itineris on iOS and Android. The technical stack comprises vehicle geolocation for real-time tracking via the mobile app, SSL encryption with RSA-2048 keys, GDPR-compliant data handling, and infrastructure hosted on Microsoft Azure servers in Europe, with payment processing routed through Banca Sella. Certifications include SA8000 (Social Accountability), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 9001 (Quality Management).

Revenue is generated through three streams: transaction-based sales of single and multi-journey tickets purchased at outlets or online; recurring revenue from weekly and monthly subscriptions loaded onto MyCard; and one-time license fees from MyCard issuance and replacement. The end-customer base is highly fragmented—regional commuters, students, and travelers—with no enterprise accounts in the data; specific fare amounts are not publicly disclosed, with only the €10 MyCard fee itemized. Distribution combines a 308-outlet physical network, the consortium's own digital channels, and partner online platforms (marozzivt.it for Matera–Bari and booking.autolineeliscio.it for Potenza–Salerno) for airport shuttle tickets.

Name

consorzio trasporti aziende basilicata in sigla co.tr.a.b.

Legal name

Co.Tr.A.B. – Consorzio Trasporti Aziende Basilicata

Website

https://cotrab.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

CO.TR.A.B. is a consortium of 35 independent bus companies coordinating publicly funded extra-urban passenger transport across Italy's Basilicata region, operating 683 buses and serving regional commuters, students, and travelers through 308 outlets and digital channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Public Bus Transport

NAICS

Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (48521), Interurban and Rural Bus Transportation (485210), Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation (485)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Regional Intercity Bus Operators (Scheduled) (THAIADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Airport Shuttle (Shared-Ride) Operators (THAIAFAA), Intercity Bus Terminal/Stop Operators (Dedicated Intercity Facilities) (THAIADAI)

Keywords

• Regional bus transport
• Public passenger transport
• Airport shuttle services
• Electronic ticketing system
• Subscription season tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Potenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Single and multi-journey tickets: Passengers purchase individual tickets for single journeys or multi-journey tickets at authorized outlets, online, or via the mobile app. Ticket data includes name, surname, phone, email, and tax code.
2. Weekly and monthly season tickets (abbonamenti): Season tickets (weekly and monthly) are loaded onto the MyCard electronic card at authorized outlets. Online purchases of subscriptions are not transferred to the card automatically and must be handled separately.
3. MyCard issuance and replacement fees: A €10 issuance fee is charged for the MyCard electronic card, and a further €10 is charged for duplicates issued in cases of theft, loss, or deterioration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CO.TR.A.B. is a consortium of 35 independent bus transport companies that collectively operate regional public passenger bus transport services across the Basilicata region of Italy. It delivers scheduled interurban bus lines, airport shuttle services, and supporting ticketing and information services (including the MyCard electronic ticketing card, online ticketing, and a mobile application for itineraries and digital ticket purchase).

Product overview

CO.TR.A.B. is a consortium of 35 bus transport companies operating extraurban public transportation services across the Basilicata region of Italy, serving the provinces of Potenza and Matera. The consortium operates a unified service portfolio consisting of scheduled bus lines, airport shuttle services, an electronic ticketing system (MyCard), and a mobile application for ticket purchases. Member companies include Autolinee Chiruzzi, Autolinee Liscio, Autoservizi Moretti, and 32 others, collectively operating 683 authorized extraurban buses with 761 employees and 308 authorized sales points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scheduled regional bus lines (TPL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 761 workers employed across member companies providing regional connectivity
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ANAV (Associazione Nazionale Autotrasporto Viaggiatori)minorOthersCO.TR.A.B. maintains a link to ANAV (National Association of Passenger Transport) on its website. ANAV is the primary trade association representing bus passenger transport companies in Italy. The relationship is associative/membership-based rather than commercial.
• Regione BasilicatacoreOthersCO.TR.A.B. operates as the designated provider of publicly funded extra-urban transport services in Basilicata, allocated by regional and provincial authorities. The consortium participates in public tenders for regional transport contracts on behalf of member companies.
• Provincia di PotenzacoreOthersCO.TR.A.B. holds transport contracts allocated by the Province of Potenza for extra-urban bus services within that province.
• Provincia di MateracoreOthersCO.TR.A.B. holds transport contracts allocated by the Province of Matera for extra-urban bus services within that province.
• Banca SellaminorOthersBanca Sella provides the payment gateway for online ticket purchases made through the CO.TR.A.B. ticketing portal (biglietteria.cotrab.it). Payment processing is handled securely through their platform.
• Autolinee Liscio Giuseppe srlminorOthersAs a consortium member, Autolinee Liscio operates the Potenza–Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport shuttle route. Tickets are sold exclusively through booking.autolineeliscio.it.
• Marozzi VT (marozzivt.it)minorOthersMarozzi VT operates the Matera–Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport shuttle route on behalf of the consortium. Tickets for this route are sold exclusively through www.marozzivt.it.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Busitalia (FS Italiane Group): National bus operator owned by FS Italiane, running regional and long-distance bus services across multiple Italian regions. Comparable as a large-scale regional bus operator with publicly contracted routes and a national digital ticketing platform.
• ARRIVA Italia: Subsidiary of Arriva (Deutsche Bahn) operating regional bus and rail services across Italy. Comparable as a multi-regional, multi-modal public transport operator with similar contract-based regional service models.

Direct peers

• Cotral S.p.A. Regional public bus operator for the Lazio region surrounding Rome. Closest structural analog to CO.TR.A.B. — operates extra-urban scheduled bus services under a public service obligation model with similar headcount, fleet, and route network characteristics.
• Marozzi VT S.r.l. Operates the Matera–Bari Karol Wojtyla Airport shuttle on behalf of CO.TR.A.B. and runs interregional coach services. Comparable as a southern-Italy bus operator with airport shuttle and regional coach routes overlapping CO.TR.A.B.'s network.
• ATVO S.p.A. Public transport operator for the Veneto region running scheduled regional and inter-regional bus services. Comparable in operating a regional TPL network under public service contracts with similar fleet and ticketing characteristics.
• Trentino Trasporti S.p.A. Public transport operator for Trentino-Alto Adige running scheduled bus routes. Comparable as an Italian regional TPL operator with publicly contracted routes and a unified digital ticketing system.
• TPER S.p.A. Multi-modal public transport operator for Emilia-Romagna, including scheduled regional and urban bus services. Comparable in operating a large bus network under public service contracts with unified ticketing and digital platforms.
• SITA SUD S.r.l. One of CO.TR.A.B.'s 35 member bus companies, operating regional bus services in southern Italy. Comparable as a mid-sized Italian regional bus operator with overlapping TPL service obligations in Basilicata.
• Autolinee Liscio Giuseppe S.r.l. Operates the Potenza–Salerno Costa D'Amalfi Airport shuttle for CO.TR.A.B. and runs intercity routes including Potenza–Napoli Capodichino. Comparable as a Basilicata-based intercity bus operator with airport shuttle services.

Regional players

• AMTAB S.p.A. Public urban and suburban bus operator for the Metropolitan City of Bari. Comparable as a Puglia-based bus operator serving passenger mobility including airport access routes that overlap with CO.TR.A.B.'s Bari shuttle.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries34 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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