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Marcell Giebisch: Künzell's favorite bus driver saves girls!
Marcell Giebisch from Fulda was voted Germany's favorite bus driver in 2025, honored for his outstanding commitment.
Marcell Giebisch: Künzell's favorite bus driver saves girls!
A brightly beautiful day for the nation's bus drivers: Marcell Giebisch from Künzell-Wissels in the Fulda district has made it into the list of Germany's 30 favorite bus drivers. At East Hesse News It is celebrated that Giebisch received the award in the “Everyday Hero” category for his extraordinary commitment, friendliness and willingness to help. He is not only a common sight on the bus, but also a real savior in an emergency.
The 37-year-old, who works for RhönEnergie Verkehrsbetriebe, once again demonstrated nerves of steel when he helped a seven to eight-year-old girl who had accidentally gotten on the wrong bus. With patience and empathy, he ensured that the child got home safely. This touching story was submitted by an attentive 17-year-old student and was instrumental in nominating Giebisch for the competition.
A deserved recognition
Giebisch was pleased with the award and emphasized that it was a great honor for him to be recognized as “favorite bus driver”. The prizes were awarded in a competition that was launched by the Pro Bahn passenger association, DB Regio and the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) and gave passengers the opportunity to nominate their best drivers until May 31, 2025. At Bus planner It is highlighted that a jury chose the top 30 drivers from around 2,000 entries.
The award ceremony will take place on September 25, 2025 in Berlin, where the five nationwide winners will be honored. Jörg Bruchertseifer, a representative of the Pro Bahn passenger association, emphasizes the enormous respect that society has for bus drivers. After all, almost 10 billion passengers used public transport last year alone, and many of them were transported by these dedicated drivers.
The diversity of the industry
Overall, the diversity of bus drivers is particularly well represented by the top 30. The award winners include riders from different regions, all with unique stories and experiences. In addition to Giebisch, other notable drivers were also recognized in the everyday hero category. This includes:
| name | Pursue | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sabrina Hartmann | Pader Sprinter | Paderborn |
| Daniela Mebold | VAG Verkehrs-Aktiengesellschaft | Nuremberg |
| Mandy Will | Wants to travel | Mountains of hate |
| Marcell Giebisch | RhönEnergie transport company | Fulda |
| etc… | … | … |
The competition not only serves to honor these special people, but is also intended to inspire young people to become bus drivers, as there are currently around 20,000 vacant positions in this field. The passengers' stories and experiences show how grateful people are for the drivers' work.
RhönEnergie Verkehrsbetriebe itself operates a fleet of more than 225 buses and operates on around 80 routes in urban and intercity transport in several districts in Hesse. They therefore represent an important part of daily life for many passengers.
Marcell Giebisch's award is not just a personal success, but a symbol of the appreciation that bus drivers should experience in our society - for their dedication and commitment to making people's lives a little easier.