Verkehrsbund
Verkehrsbund is a term used for a regional public transport association that coordinates planning, financing and operations across multiple transport operators within a defined geographic area. The concept emphasizes integration of services such as bus, tram, suburban and regional rail, with the aim of making travel simpler for passengers through unified fares and information.
A Verkehrsbund typically develops a common tariff structure and issues integrated tickets valid on all participating
Governance and financing usually involve collaboration between municipal authorities, regional governments and transport operators. The structure
Examples of well-known Verkehrsbünde include the Verkehrsverbund Berlin-Brandenburg (VBB), the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV), the Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Neckar (VRN),