The Actual State of Securing Route Bus Services by Public Administration in Germany

Abstract

This study examined efforts by local administrative bodies (Aufgabenträger) to secure short-distance bus services in Germany. It outlined the regulations based on various laws that differ according to the type of operation. With a questionnaire survey conducted on local administrative bodies, it has clarified that there are discrepancies between the European Union and local administrative bodies in terms of the approach to procurement of local bus services. It also pointed out that they have been established support systems by the federal law to ensure that local administrative bodies are autonomous in their approach to securing local bus services.