Rhine-close shows: inexpensive public transport with HVO for Bad Kreuznach!

Rhine-close shows: inexpensive public transport with HVO for Bad Kreuznach!

On May 6, 2025, the Rhein-Nahehenververkehrverbund (RNN) presented the current passenger numbers for the Bad Kreuznach district. The data determined prove a positive response to the existing bus network, which is well tailored to the needs of passengers. According to Nahewenews.de , the bus offer in the district of Bad Kreuznach, including conditions on weekends and holidays, is perceived comprehensively.

With the help of automatic passenger counting systems (AFZS), which are installed in around 30% of the local traffic Rhein-Nahe GmbH (KRN) buses, the passenger numbers were determined in detail. The lines 630 and 230 are particularly frequented, which operate overarching and record high passenger numbers. Inside the district, lines 240, 260 and 234 each have over 1,000 passengers per day.

sustainability in local public transport

In order to improve the CO₂ balance in public transport, the RNN plans to buy further electric buses. The current studies show that there is primarily a need for action, especially on weekends and public holidays in rural regions. In cooperation with the district administration, it is checked whether the introduction of Rufbus offers would make sense.

Another important step towards sustainability is the opening of a new HVO petrol station by the KRN with a capacity of 200,000 liters in Bad Kreuznach. All buses stationed there, around 50 of which are on site, are filled with hydro -rea a vegetable oil (HVO). This change has the potential to save around 2,350 tons of CO2 annually, since HVO has a CO2 emissions of 90% less compared to fossil diesel. Bad Kreuznach indicates that the annual consumption of around 1.1 million liters is located.

climate protection and future orientation

The initiative for the use of HVO is part of a wider strategy to reduce CO2 footprint in the region. Steffen Wolf, 1. District of Mainz-Bingen, and Bettina Dickes, District Administrator of Bad Kreuznach, emphasize the importance of this change for long-term climate protection. HVO is not only considered to be ecologically sustainable, but also as economically advantageous, although the cost of HVO is about five cents per liter above that of fossil diesel.

The use of existing refueling infrastructure does not require any new vehicles. The KRN sees itself as a pioneer in the region, with the aim of also motivating other transport companies on similar measures. HVO fulfills the DIN standard EN 15940 and offers advantages such as improved ignition will and a quieter engine run, which further reduces the environmental impact. Almost all well -known engine manufacturers have released HVO for the buses used.