The RMV is a transportation association operated by 15 counties, 11 independent cities and the Bundesland of Hesse. It was founded 25 May 1995, as the successor of the Frankfurter Verkehrsverbund (FVV), which was incorporated into the RMV. It is responsible for planning, organising and financing of regional transport, alongside the local transportion organisations. This way, there is a clear distinction between the RMV "ordering" public transport and transport companies carrying it out. As of 2018 there were over 160 transport companies active in the responsible area.[1]
There exists an extensive set of regional rail services and buses operate in all parts of the area. Additionally, there are trams in Darmstadt, Frankfurt and Mainz as well as light rail in Frankfurt and commuter trains (S-Bahn) to adjoining cities.
There is a variety of tickets being offered, ranging from single tickets to yearly tickets. Special tickets for students and seniors (from the age of 65) are also available. Since 2017 the RMV offers compensation (amount depending on the ticket used), if there is a delay of more than ten minutes at the destination (10-Minuten-Garantie).
Taking one's bicycle is free of charge. However, limitations can exist during peak hours and for the benefit of wheelchairs and prams.
