Heidelberger Straßen- und Bergbahn GmbH

Since the RNV project 2009 (October 1, 2009), Heidelberger Strassen- und Bergbahn GmbH (HSB) has acted as a coordinating service provider and infrastructure owner on behalf of the City of Heidelberg. The operative provision of trams and buses is provided by Rhein-Neckar-Verkehr GmbH (RNV), while HSB performs personnel leasing and the financing function within the tax group of the Stadtwerke Heidelberg group. The Heidelberg funicular was transferred to the city’s in-house operation in 2010; HSB continues to provide technical operations while commercial management is handled within the Stadtwerke group. In fiscal year 2024 HSB reported revenue of EUR 9,794,760.71, a result after taxes of EUR -20,332,761.31 and, due to loss absorption income, a net annual result of EUR 0.00; the average number of employees was 201.