Overview
- Leipzig’s public transport operator carried 171.2 million passengers in 2025, up 4.3 million or 2.6% year over year, surpassing 170 million for the first time.
- LVB reports the growth outpaced the national industry average and credits targeted measures such as timetable densification and new routes.
- Deutschlandticket subscriptions rose by about 6,000 to 159,000, marking the highest subscriber base since the ticket was introduced.
- Specific network changes fueled demand, including the tram 14 extension to Klinikum St. Georg, a denser bus 79 service via a new link to Sommerfeld, and higher frequency on bus 67.
- The extension of bus line 74 from Lindenau to Leutzsch lifted ridership on that line by 26% to 4.21 million, making it the third-strongest bus line, as LVB navigated MDV price hikes that left Leipzig low in national affordability rankings.