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Hamburg, October 10 – Starting next Tuesday, a new taxi shuttle service will be available at 20 U- and S-Bahn stations in Hamburg. The service, dubbed “Na Huus, to de Bahn” (HUUS), allows HVV passengers to travel by taxi between their home address and the nearest participating train station for a fixed price of six euros.
New “HUUS” Shuttle Service to Enhance Public Transport Accessibility
The HUUS service is designed as a feeder system for public transport, operating from 9:00 PM to 12:30 AM on weekdays, and until 5:00 AM on Fridays, public holidays, and weekends. This pilot project is set to run for one year, with the goal of evaluating its effectiveness in improving connectivity to Hamburg’s public transportation network.
Participating Stations Across Hamburg
The new service will cover 20 stations across various parts of the city:
- Western Hamburg (S1/S11 lines): Hochkamp, Blankenese, Iserbrook, Sülldorf, and Rissen.
- Northeastern Hamburg (U1 line and S-Bahn): Langenhorn Markt, Ochsenzoll, Kiwittsmoor, Langenhorn Nord, Meiendorfer Weg, Buchenkamp, Volksdorf, Buckhorn, Ohlstedt (U1), and Poppenbüttel (S-Bahn).
- Southeastern Hamburg (S2 line): Billwerder-Moorfleet, Mittlerer Landweg, Allermöhe, Nettelnburg, and Bergedorf.
Fixed Price and Booking Options
Users can book a HUUS vehicle through the Hansa-Taxi booking options or the “Freenow by Lyft” app. The taxi operates within a three-kilometer radius between the train station and the pick-up/drop-off address. The fixed price of six euros applies when the journey starts or ends at one of the designated U- or S-Bahn stations and the residential address is within the respective service area. Intermediate stops are not permitted.
Payment for rides booked via the Freenow app is exclusively digital. For Hansa-Taxi bookings, cash, app payment, and card payment options are available. The fare is not subsidized by public funds but is financed by the project partners.
HVV Fares Remain Stable Despite Rising Fuel Costs
Despite increased diesel costs affecting public transport in Hamburg, HVV and HADAG fares have remained stable. This is in contrast to a recent ADAC study that found HVV fares in Hamburg to be comparatively expensive when compared to 25 other German cities.
Other News from Hamburg
- Elbphilharmonie Plaza now requires an entrance fee: After nearly ten years of free access, visitors to the Elbphilharmonie’s viewing platform will now need to pay an entrance fee.
- Preparations for new U3 station in Barmbek-Nord begin: Approximately 72 trees will be felled along the railway embankment to make way for the new U3 station, expected to be completed by summer 2029.
- Multiple shooting incidents in Hamburg: Shots were fired in Grindelallee on Sunday morning, followed by the discovery of bullet holes in Barmbek in the afternoon.
- HSV wins test match but faces concerns over Poulsen: Hamburger SV secured a 2-0 victory but may once again be without striker Yussuf Poulsen.
The HUUS taxi shuttle service aims to provide a convenient and affordable option for residents to access public transport, especially during off-peak hours, contributing to Hamburg’s efforts in sustainable urban mobility.
Source: https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/hamburg/fuer-sechs-euro-taxi-shuttle-von-und-zu-hamburger-haltestellen-startet,zubringer-100.html
