Vestische Straßenbahnen Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung

Vestische Strassenbahnen GmbH, according to its articles of association, builds, acquires and operates transport facilities and provides bus passenger transport in the district of Recklinghausen, the city of Bottrop and parts of Gelsenkirchen. In the 2024 financial year the fleet comprised 265 buses, the company operated 19.405 million kilometres (its best year since 2007) and carried approximately 53.8 million passengers. The average number of employees in 2024 was 1,105; the company hired 161 new bus drivers, trained 38 people and has operated its own driving school since 1 July 2024 to train up to 40 drivers per year. On the financial side Vestische reported revenue of 57,130 T€ and cash-based receipts of 49,249 T€, but recorded a commercial net loss of 42,552 T€ which was covered by a withdrawal from the capital reserve.