Arriva is a multinational public transport company that operates bus, coach, train, and tram services in various countries. The company was founded in 1938 in Denmark and has since expanded its operations across Europe. Arriva is one of the largest transport operators in Europe, providing services in countries such as the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Poland, and others.

Arriva has detected that the world around us is changing every day and faster than ever. For Arriva this means they also need to adapt faster than ever before. They are wondering how they can continuously respond to the ever-changing society, especially sustainable developments, technology, the current and desired experience of their customers and other aspects.

In line with the DBE educational concept, Arriva & NHL Stenden offer opportunities for 'real life' assignments and testing of innovations in a driving test lab (bus line 612). This considers developments in the field of bus transport, but also mobility/travel in its entirety and of the future. This is bundled through the cooperation between company/education/practice in one project: 'The line of the future'.

Develop a valuable innovation or solution that makes a sustainable and/or meaningful contribution to ‘The line of the future’. This may be in or around the bus, but also along/on the bus route and relate to the totality of the timetable. Respond to developments and the future of travel in the region. Think outside the box and consider the total concept of the bus and bus line.

Think about sustainability/circular/SDGs, the travel experience, technological applications, or other aspects. Look at Quick Wins, but in addition, look at long-term solutions/possibilities.

Project requirements

The innovation/solution must be testable and measurable on or around bus line 612;

The innovation/solution contributes positively to the image of the bus and the traveller experience in the region;

The innovation/solution is focused on the future with quick wins as an intermediate step to the travel of the future;

The innovation/solution is multidisciplinary