Vienna: Chamber of Commerce launches safety project for bus travelers!

Vienna: Chamber of Commerce launches safety project for bus travelers!

At a time when the safety of travelers is of great importance, the Vienna Chamber of Commerce (WKW) is sending an important signal. She has started a pilot project that is intended to make bus travel in the inner city safer. This was already announced on June 11, 2025 and is a response to the adventurous parking situation for tourist buses, which often park in the second or third row - a real risk for all road users. The new concept, which will be tested until September, is intended to ensure greater safety and better traffic flow, reports meinkreis.at.

In order to put a stop to the chaos, the Vienna bus companies are given free waiting areas at Franz-Josefs-Kai and at the Ringturm. WKW covers the costs for the first 15 minutes, after that it costs five euros per quarter of an hour. Each bus can take advantage of the free offer three times per day. “This saves time and increases safety for passengers,” emphasizes Ludwig Richard, chairman of the bus company. “This means buses can park on the waiting ramps and only drive up when the group is ready and there is enough space available at the boarding zone,” he explains.

Travel safer by bus and train

The importance of safe travel conditions is also shared by other bus companies in Vienna. For example, Schneiderbus, as the city's oldest private bus company, is always careful to ensure the safety of its passengers. The company relies on modern vehicles with Euro 6 engines and carries out regular safety checks. “Safety is very important to us,” explains Schneiderbus on its website. Day trips for the months September to December can be booked from July. Interested parties can contact the company by email at buscenter@schneiderbus.at or by phone at +43 1 982 12 78, as shown schneiderbus.at is to be read.

But why is bus transport so safe? Loud busart-tours.de Buses have the lowest number of accidents compared to other means of transport. Statistics show that only 0.8% of traffic accidents in Germany in 2022 involved fines. For comparison: cars were involved in 68.6% of cases. These numbers speak for themselves and underline how important it is to promote bus travel as the safest means of transport.

A look at the environment

An additional aspect of using buses is environmental sustainability. Buses produce the fewest CO2 emissions per passenger kilometer. Per 1,000 km, pollutant emissions amount to around 28,850 grams, while cars perform significantly worse at 183,935 grams. Using public transport not only offers a safe but also an environmentally friendly alternative. Bus type Tours emphasizes that the use of buses minimizes the burden on the general public and enables a space-saving switch to public transport.

In summary, it can be said that WKW's initiatives to increase traffic safety in Vienna are finding fertile ground. Tourists and locals can hope for a more relaxing and safer bus journey in the coming months. The city has not only created a great offering, but is also setting an example for sustainable transport.