GIRO recently kicked off a new collaboration with vhh.mobility, one of Germany’s largest public transport companies, serving over 105 million passengers, to drive forward their bold growth ambitions and accelerate their transition to clean energy.  

After a highly competitive international request for proposals, vhh.mobility chose GIRO’s advanced HASTUS software solutions to lead the way forward. With HASTUS powerful optimizations, vhh.mobility will boost the efficiency of their vehicle and crew scheduling in the Hamburg-Holstein region, help plan the scale up of their electric fleet and empower themselves with solutions to reach their 2030 growth objectives. 

“As we look to grow our fleet and services by 2030, HASTUS will support our electric transition and help us operate more efficiently with intuitive and integrated tools,” said Dr. Lorenz Kasch, Managing Director at vhh.mobility. 

GIRO’s local team members in Germany bring to the table their international expertise and are collaborating closely with vhh.mobility to optimize HASTUS for their local operational realities, including for the aspects of energy costs and charging, so they can scale their fleet in the most efficient way.  

Earlier this summer, GIRO’s Renée Touzin, President and CEO of GIRO, visited the vhh.mobility team on-site in Hamburg.  

“GIRO is proud to be a trusted partner for vhh.mobility as they pursue their strategic goals and energy transition. By choosing HASTUS, vhh.mobility is implementing robust and flexible solutions they can count on for the long-term,” said Renée Touzin. “Together we will improve quality of life in Hamburg-Holstein by helping move millions of passengers every year more efficiently.” 

About vhh.mobility

vhh.mobility, a key partner of the Hamburg Transport Association (hvv), operates passenger bus and shuttle services across Hamburg and its metropolitan area. Its network spans from Wedel in the west to Quickborn in the north and Lauenburg in the east. Founded in 1905, vhh.mobility has grown to become Germany’s third-largest municipal bus operator. With a workforce of around 3,000 and a fleet of 800 buses, the company plays a vital role in delivering reliable, innovative, sustainable, and accessible mobility. Each year, it serves approximately 105.5 million passengers, enhancing connectivity and quality of service for both residents and visitors in the region. 

About GIRO