O-BUS in Eberswalde: 85 years full of history and celebrations!

O-BUS in Eberswalde: 85 years full of history and celebrations!

Poratzstraße 68, 16225 Eberswalde, Deutschland - The overhead line bus (O-BUS) looks back on a moving and interesting story in Eberswalde. In 2025, the 85th anniversary of the oldest active O-bus traffic in Germany is celebrated. The big festival will take place on September 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Nordend depot at Poratzstraße 68, and the preparations are already in full swing. Barnim Aktuell informed: Six exciting stations such as "O-BUS Historical", "O-Bus Aktuell" and "delicious delicacies" await the visitors.

The Eberswalder O-Bus has a long tradition that started on November 3, 1940 with its maiden voyage. Eberswalde was and is the oldest city in Germany that uses this means of transport. In addition to Eberswalde, only Esslingen am Neckar and Solingen O-Bus networks. At the moment, the Barnimer Busgesellschaft (BBG) ensures that around 11 million passengers are transported in the region annually.

A look at the story

The O-Bus in Eberswalde already had its roots in 1901 when the first O-bus line was opened from the Alsenplatz to the train station. However, this line had to be set again after only three months, since the technology was not yet mature enough. With the opening of the O-Bus operation in 1940, however, a new section was heralded in urban traffic history. The first delivery of the MPE 1 O-Busse took place in September 1940, and further vehicles were put into operation in 1941. The BBG has established itself as a reliable provider in local public transport, which has developed from VEB Kraftverkehr Eberswalde and now employs over 340 people and trainees.

long -term development and future

Even if the history of the O-bus in Germany is shaped by many ups and downs, Eberswalde shows that regional traffic solutions can be successfully led into the future. As wikipedia , there was a time when the O-bus was considered an alternative to trams, which led to a broad implementation in many cities.

The upcoming anniversary of the O-Busse in Eberswalde is not only a reason to celebrate, but also an opportunity to honor the tradition of this advanced means of transport. Keep up September 13, 2025, because on this day a piece of history becomes alive and invites young and old to discover and celebrate!