Bern
Switzerland ยท Libero-Tarifverbund (fare authority); BERNMOBIL (urban operator); Canton of Bern AรV (planning)
Bern exemplifies Swiss best-practice integration: a fragmented operator landscape (BERNMOBIL, RBS, BLS, SBB, Postauto) is seamlessly unified by the Libero fare union, SwissPass smartcard, EasyRide app, and the nationwide Integraler Taktfahrplan that makes Bern a principal pulse-node. The main weaknesses are the cramped, under-construction Bahnhof (full upgrade only by 2031), long-distance coaches stranded at Neufeld P+R, and Voi e-scooters not yet inside the transit ticket.
How integrated public transport is โ quantitative reach and qualitative interchange combined
How easy it is to get around without a car. A separate measure, reported alongside the index.
How evenly distributed transit access is across the city
Current construction toward 2031 completion will eventually provide step-free access and expanded capacity, but the 1950s RBS station remains dangerously overcrowded with narrow platforms while long-distance coaches sit 10 minutes away at Neufeld.
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- Signage9/10
- Mode distance7/10
- Physical experience6/10
Libero's unified zone-based ticketing integrates 28 operators across all modes with zero transfer penalties, though true contactless tap-and-ride remains unavailable despite comprehensive smartcard and app coverage.
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- Single platform / contactless9/10
- Interchange penalty absence10/10
- Multimodal products10/10
SBB Mobile, Bernmobil รถV Plus, Google Maps, Citymapper and Transit all cover the network with real-time data; digital displays at most stops; BERNMOBIL Next MaaS app in development.
Bern's buses and trams synchronise with railway pulses at 98.6% punctuality and integrate bikes and carsharing into SwissPass, though a unified mobility app remains in development.
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- Timed connections10/10
- Off-peak integration9/10
- MaaS reach7/10