Jelbi

Jelbi is a Berlin-based mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) platform operated by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), the city's public transport authority. Launched as a single app, Jelbi integrates Berlin's entire public transport network with a wide range of sharing services, allowing users to plan, book, and pay for trips across multiple modes of transport. The app covers buses, trains (S-Bahn and U-Bahn), e-mopeds, e-scooters, bikes, cars, and taxis, presenting them in one interface. Users register once, validate their documents, add a payment method, and can then access all participating mobility partners. The journey planner uses real-time traffic information to compare routes by duration, price, occasion, weather, or personal preference, and then enables booking and payment directly within the app. A distinctive feature of Jelbi is its network of physical Jelbi stations, located at S-Bahn and subway stations across Berlin. These stations bring sharing services together in one place, allowing users to flexibly book, return, and charge vehicles such as cars, bikes, and e-scooters. The stations serve as hubs that connect micromobility with the city's public transport backbone, making it easier for residents and visitors to combine different modes of transport for their daily journeys. Jelbi is positioned as a comprehensive urban mobility solution, aiming to reduce reliance on private cars by offering convenient alternatives. The platform is owned and operated by BVG, which gives it a strong institutional backing and integration with Berlin's public transport ticketing and infrastructure. While the service is currently focused on Berlin, it represents a significant example of a public transport operator expanding into digital mobility services and partnering with private sharing providers. The app is available in German and English, and its website provides information for both locals and tourists. Jelbi continues to evolve, with new features and partnerships being added over time. As a state-owned initiative, it operates under the regulatory and strategic framework of BVG and the city of Berlin.

Jelbi was developed by Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG), the public transport operator of Berlin, as part of its efforts to expand beyond traditional bus and train services into integrated digital mobility. The platform emerged in response to the growing popularity of shared mobility services such as bike-sharing, car-sharing, and e-scooters, which had proliferated in Berlin but operated in separate apps. BVG aimed to create a single point of access that would combine its own public transport offerings with these private sharing providers. The Jelbi app was launched to the public, offering users the ability to plan, book, and pay for trips across multiple modes. The service includes integration with BVG's own transport network as well as partnerships with numerous sharing companies. Over time, Jelbi has expanded its partner network and added features such as the Jelbi stations, physical hubs located at major public transport stops where users can pick up and drop off shared vehicles. As a state-owned initiative, Jelbi operates under the strategic direction of BVG and is aligned with Berlin's broader mobility and climate goals. The platform continues to evolve, with ongoing updates to its app and expansion of its service area within Berlin. While specific launch dates and partnership details are not provided in the available evidence, the service is active and promoted on its official website.

One app for all of Berlin's public transport and sharing services, offering seamless multimodal mobility.

• Jelbi app

  A mobility-as-a-service app that integrates public transport and sharing services for journey planning, booking, and payment.

• Jelbi stations

  Physical hubs at S-Bahn and subway stations where users can book, return, and charge shared vehicles like cars, bikes, and e-scooters.

1. 1Jelbi – Berlin's public transport and sharing services in one app.jelbi.de
2. 2Jelbiwikidata.org