Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe
Public transport
The technology behind public transport
The future of mobility is being developed in the BVB industrial centre. Dive into this diverse world, get to know the technology in the vehicles and experience the newest technologies in e-mobility.
Programme
Visit the two-way aerial platform
Electricians have a wide range of tasks. Join them as they maintain the track infrastructure in the Basel region.
17:00 – 00:00
Discover the e-bus Beschrieb
State-of-the-art trams
Staff explain the technical components of a tram during a tour of Klybeck service centre.
17:00 – 00:00
More power for you
BVB gives you a power bank that you can personalise with your name as an Industry Night souvenir.
17:00 – 00:00
Only takes place while stocks last.
A film about the Combino tram
The film impressively shows the cycle production process that enabled an efficient and successful overhaul (main inspection) of all Combinos.
17:00 – 00:00
Professional world and the promotion of new talent
Get to know BVB as an employer with its diverse professional world.
17:00 – 00:00
Digitalisation at BVB
Experience what the digital component testbench can do and how BVB uses 3D printers.
17:00 – 00:00
The new BVB e-buses
Learn more about the new e-buses and everything that’s needed to electrify the entire BVB bus fleet.
17:00 – 00:00
Live on Stage!
Talk to employees and find out more about their roles and activities at BVB.
18:00 – 22:00
every hour on the hour
Food and Drink
Catering services with indoor seating
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair accessible
Telephone contact for on-site assistance
General Information
Rest area with seating available
About Basler Verkehrs-Betriebe
Basel Verkehrs-Betriebe (BVB) is the largest partner in the Nordwestschweiz transport association in Basel-Stadt and the surrounding area, operating over 230 kilometres of tram and bus lines. With its dense network of routes and regular service, BVB promotes the mobility of people in the city and the surrounding agglomeration. It is the only urban transport company in the world to connect three countries with its tram lines.
Every year, BVB carries more than 106 million passengers on nine tram lines and 14 bus lines. That’s over 290,000 people a day. More than 1,350 BVB employees ensure smooth service 365 days a year. Since 2006, BVB has been run as a public institution, entirely owned by the Canton of Basel-Stadt. BVB is constantly modernising its vehicle fleet. From 2027, the entire BVB fleet will be powered by renewable energy.
