The current service contract with NIAG and its subsidiary LOOK Busreisen GmbH for bus route 73 ends on September 30, 2024. A passenger count commissioned by the city in September 2023 showed high demand on all transport days, especially at weekends.
A new contract is now to be awarded to NIAG until December 31, 2025 in order to seamlessly continue the operation of line 73. Following the Council's decision, the administration is now entering into contract negotiations with NIAG.