About the NVV

The NVV plans and finances buses, streetcars and trains in Kassel and the surrounding areas. Together with the state of Hesse, it monitors the quality of these transport services, as required by local transport law.

As the regional public transport authority, the NVV is responsible for ensuring an attractive mobility offering in northern Hesse. It also acts as the competent authority in accordance with EU Regulation 1370/2007. The NVV orders and provides transport services from various companies in accordance with the "orderer-provider principle".

In addition to its main area of responsibility in the transport association, the NVV has a second area, the development company. This supports measures that strengthen the economy in northern Hesse. Verkehrsverbund und Fördergesellschaft Nordhessen mbH holds 50% of the share capital of Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH. Other shareholders are the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Kassel Chamber of Crafts and the Pro Nordhessen e. V. association.