1. Operations

Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wiener Stadtwerke, itself owned by the City of Vienna, and is responsible for the provision of public transportation services within the city.

Wiener Linien is the leading universal provider of local public transportation in and for Vienna, and acts as a direct point of contact for the City of Vienna in all local public transportation (ÖPNV) matters. In addition to the operation of underground, tram and bus lines, Wiener Linien undertakes all tasks associated with traffic management such as the planning of operating times and intervals, route and stop planning for all transport carriers as well as marketing, sales and public transport controlling. Furthermore, Wiener Linien is also responsible for the operation of the necessary infrastructure and the vehicle fleet in addition to the maintenance of the same.

These responsibilities enable the Company to provide an integrated network of public transport services in Vienna, with particular attention paid to the achieving the highest possible levels of efficiency and tapping potential synergies. At the same time, the aim is to offer excellent value for money while also maintaining and improving quality for passengers.