Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich in the news

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich's control center ensures smooth public transport operations by managing incidents and driver communications with human-led announcements.

Zurich's bus line 32 will be suspended between Limmatplatz and Bucheggplatz from October 4-9 due to construction work on Kornhausstrasse.

Zurich's City Council proposes a higher cost and a potential discount reduction mechanism for the 365 CHF annual public transport pass, sparking political debate.

A student was charged for obstructing public services after his Mercedes blocked a VBZ bus, with his defense claiming a factual error.

Zurich's bus line 83 had to terminate its journey mid-route due to an expiring driver's shift and no available replacement, stranding passengers.

The City of Zurich is piloting dementia training for public transport, tax, and funeral office employees to better assist customers with cognitive impairments.

A Zurich bus prematurely ended its route due to a driver reaching maximum driving hours, stranding passengers when no replacement was available.

A Zurich bus prematurely ended its route due to a driver reaching their maximum legal driving time and no replacement being available amidst other service disruptions.

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich plans to introduce electric buses in Limmattal, but this will only happen after a new bus depot in Spreitenbach is completed.

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich generates substantial revenue by selling advertising space on its trams, fulfilling a municipal mandate to earn ancillary income and contribute to self-financing.

A 19-year-old driver crashed his car into a parked public transport bus in Zurich, injuring two people and causing significant damage, leading to a racing offense investigation.

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich will reintroduce festive decorations on 20 trams for the Zürcher Knabenschiessen, utilizing a new, safer design.

Zurich trams will be decorated with flags again for the 2026 Knabenschiessen event after a five-year pause.

Zurich's public transport operator is reintroducing flags on its Flexity trams after a six-year break due to safety concerns.

Verkehrsbetriebe Zürich has invested 275,000 Swiss francs in a new, safer flag system for its trams, allowing them to be decorated for festive occasions after a six-year hiatus due to safety concerns.

Zurich Viadukt shops are criticizing the VBZ for revenue losses due to the ongoing construction at the main station and the closure of a tram stop, which is deterring customers.

Swiss prisons are overcrowded due to substitute custodial sentences for unpaid minor fines, prompting a proposal in Zurich for public transport operators to offer debt counseling or payment plans instead of criminalizing impoverished fare evaders.

Zurich businesses blame public transport changes due to main station construction for significant customer and revenue loss, while the public transport operator defends its measures.

Zurich's public transport operator and Alstom are developing and testing external airbags for trams to reduce the severity of collisions with pedestrians.

VBZ outlines its 2023-2026 strategy to drive mobility transformation in Zurich, focusing on growth, employer attractiveness, market position, and public transport leadership.