Ruter
Ruter is the public transport authority for Oslo and Akershus in Norway, responsible for planning, coordinating, and marketing the region's public transportation network. It is a publicly owned company jointly managed by the City of Oslo and the Akershus County Municipality.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Norway
HQ City
Oslo
Founded
2007
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
state-owned
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
NO
Ultimate Parent
City of Oslo (60%) and Akershus County Municipality (40%)
Data Hosting
NO
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
2008
Company establishment
Ruter was established as a result of the merger between Oslo Sporveier and Stor-Oslo Lokaltrafikk.
2024
Akershus re-integration
Ruter resumed responsibility for public transport in Akershus following the re-establishment of the county.