On 24 and 25 April 2024, BUS2BUS will be the place to head for established bus industry companies and startups from all over the world. The trade show will provide a wide-ranging market overview of exhibitors’ products and services from a total of 19 countries. Over 30 buses from various manufacturers and numerous suppliers’ products and services will be shown at hub27 and in the outdoor area of the exhibition grounds. A series of fascinating formats featuring high-profile speakers representing business, politics, research and product development will examine the latest topics surrounding innovative and sustainable mobility. Trade visitors from at least 26 countries have already secured their place at BUS2BUS.

Fresh Travel: new travel concepts

Innovation and sustainability are also the focus of Fresh Travel. Fresh Travel means new travel concepts which take the changing world of bus transport into account, while focusing on sustainable drive systems, digitalisation, innovative design and changing customer demands in the development of these concepts. The Fresh Travel Award, which honours forward-looking ideas for bus tourism, is being presented for the second time this year. Companies from various sectors were invited to take part.

The nominees for the Fresh Travel Award 2024

DB Regio Bus Mitte is presenting its battery-electric ShowBus – Driven by Innovation, which combines sustainability, innovative seating concepts and innovative information services.

Hermann Innovations: DESI Vital Tec is an optimum air ionisation technology that removes or neutralises contaminants such as pathogens and particulates. No maintenance is required.

HYPERCOSMIC DESIGN is presenting a high-performance vehicle featuring a modular design for batteries or fuel cells. The lightweight body enables an innovative interior lighting concept and ensures maximum stability and safety.

neomind: The Toray-RMV A/PURE Shuttle mock-up revolutionises public transport by employing innovative and sustainable technology and a user-oriented design.

Neonmedia provides real-time passenger information and digital displays, offering a service for up to two million bus passengers weekly, creating a better travel experience and promoting sustainable mobility.

spotAR (EVOspark) incorporates AR audio and AI audio in dynamic city apps and provides an interactive look at destinations boosting awareness of the environment and appreciation of cultural heritage.

SYMONE is presenting a bus that can carry passengers and their vehicles, taking the strain off drivers over long journeys, while making trips safer, more relaxing and significantly reducing CO2 emissions.

vJourney GmbH combines eHealth with tourism and gamification for an immersive bus journey, ensuring a lasting travel experience.

Fresh Travel Award 2022 winner Luca Bortolani.

Award presentation at BUS2BUS

The pitches for the Fresh Travel Award took place online in front of a jury of experts ahead of the event. The presentation will take place on the Future Forum Stage on 25 April 2024 at 4.40 p.m. The winners can look forward to media interest in their ideas and attractive prize money.

Jury:

Dr. Stefan Carsten, Futurist and Curator of the BUS2BUS Future Forum

Dr. Marcel Klinge, Spokesman of the Board and former member of the Bundestag, Denkfabrik Zukunft der Gastwelt (DZG)

Kerstin Kube-Erkens, Director, BUS2BUS, Messe Berlin GmbH

Patrick Orschulko, Tourism Policy & Law Consultant, (German Bus & Coach Operators Association (BDO)

About BUS2BUS
BUS2BUS, an innovative business platform for the bus and supplier industry in Germany that focuses exclusively on the bus industry, has been held since 2017. BUS2BUS 2022 was attended by around 2,000 trade visitors from 25 countries and 100 exhibiting companies from 16 countries. Preparations for BUS2BUS 2024 show that the trade show will be even bigger, with more buses and test drive opportunities than ever before. Combining a trade show, an informative Future Forum, and presentations & workshops, it covers the entire spectrum of future technologies and showcases the latest trends and innovations in the bus industry.The next BUS2BUS will take place from April 24 to 25, 2024 in the modern top location hub27 on the Berlin exhibition grounds.

About Messe Berlin
Berlin has been a trade fair destination for 200 years, and has been one of the most important such hubs for many decades. Messe Berlin – the state’s own trade fair company – conceives, markets and organizes hundreds of live events every year. It strives to be an outstanding host for visitors at all events, generate optimal business stimuli, and provide fair conditions for everyone. This concept is reflected in the company slogan: Messe Berlin – Hosting the World.