Hamburger Hochbahn AG
Hamburger Hochbahn AG is the public transport operator for the city of Hamburg, responsible for operating the city's U-Bahn network and a significant portion of its bus fleet. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg and functions as a key component of the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Germany
HQ City
Hamburg
Founded
1911
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
state-owned
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
DE
Ultimate Parent
Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg
Data Hosting
DE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
limited
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1911
Foundation
Hamburger Hochbahn Aktiengesellschaft was founded to operate the newly constructed elevated railway in Hamburg.
1965
HVV membership
The company became a founding member of the Hamburger Verkehrsverbund (HVV).
2020
Bus fleet strategy
The company committed to procuring only zero-emission buses for the public transport fleet from 2020 onwards.