RSVG secures new public transport contract: Now local transport is getting better!

RSVG secures new public transport contract: Now local transport is getting better!

On July 2, 2025, an important decision was made for local public transport in the Rhein-Sieg district: the district council decided to award a new public service contract (ÖDA). The could Rhein-Sieg-Verkehrsgesellschaft mbH (RSVG) for the district area on the right bank of the Rhine. This commitment will last for the next ten years. The existing order will run until December 31, 2026, while the new service will come into effect from January 1, 2027.

For the RSVG, this order means a sustainable guarantee of local public transport services, which will extend over the entire duration of the project. The new contract not only regulates the scope and quality of traffic, but also financing and possible adjustments during the term. The ÖDA is the central basis for the work of the RSVG and provides a clear framework for future development.

Extensive transport services in the district

As part of the order, RSVG will offer both classic scheduled services and the innovative on-demand offer “Rhesi”. This is particularly important as the nature of demand in local transport is constantly changing. At this point it is clear: RSVG has a good knack for meeting the requirements of the market.

But that's not all. The Rhein-Sieg district is not only responsible for bus traffic. The light rail systems and various transport companies also play a major role here. Municipal public transport specifically includes light rail, buses, taxi buses and shared taxis, while local transport Rhineland (NVR) is responsible for rail transport. The Rhein-Sieg district also lists the transport companies that operate in the district, including Stadtwerke Bonn Verkehrs GmbH (SWBV) and Kölner Verkehrs-Betriebe AG (KVB) for the light rail lines.

The path to the new timetable

A new timetable for public transport is drawn up by the Rhein-Sieg district and the transport companies every December. This close cooperation is essential to meet the needs of the population. Local public transport is financed through a public transport levy, which the cities and municipalities in the district levy based on the planned number of vehicle kilometers driven.

And what about passenger satisfaction? Criticisms, suggestions and feedback can be received at any time Public transport dialogue forum of the Rhein-Sieg district in order to continuously respond to the wishes of the citizens and improve the service. There really is something to be done to make local transport in the district both current and future-proof.