Funding of regionally significant bus lines in public local passenger transport (ÖPNV)

Funding of regionally significant bus lines in public local passenger transport (ÖPNV) in Lower Saxony aims to strengthen the regional transport network by expanding and permanently securing essential bus connections. This grant program supports companies and public institutions in improving mobility, accessibility, and sustainability in public transport. Through continuous allocation of funding, the initiative contributes to ensuring attractive connections between cities and rural areas. The Lower Saxony Local Transport Company (LNVG) is responsible for the ongoing processing of applications on behalf of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Economic Affairs, Transport, Construction and Digitalization.

Interested parties include transport authorities and transport companies that operate or plan regionally significant bus lines. A prerequisite for funding is the verifiable planning or operation of relevant lines within the public transport area of Lower Saxony, as well as the proper submission of applications via the LNVG. Infrastructure measures are funded, as well as investments in barrier-free stops, modern vehicle fleets, or digital passenger information systems. By combining efficient processes with professional support, the program assists companies and institutions in implementing attractive and demand-oriented connections in the long term. Interested stakeholders can find all necessary guidelines and billing documents at the LNVG and may submit funding applications continuously to help make public local passenger transport in Lower Saxony future-proof.