“We are confident that with the new vehicle infrastructure, we are bringing our bus fleet up to the latest standards and preparing it optimally for further technological innovations,” says Werner Fischer, Head of Technology at Regional Transport Services Baden-Wettingen (RVBW). RVBW plans to deploy a central data router in the future to securely and reliably interconnect all IP-based communication devices on board its buses. In addition to a high-performance router, multiple Layer 3 switches will be installed to network systems such as the on-board computer (ITCS), ticket validators, CCTV cameras, passenger information and advertising screens (FIS), passenger counting sensors (AFZS), and much more. Where supported by the device, remote access and thus centralised device management will also be possible — made feasible by the custom network design provided by onway.

The RVBW is using the on2810 router, which has 5G technology, Wi-Fi and CAN/FMS interfaces and provides sufficient bandwidth to meet future requirements thanks to the planned network infrastructure, for a sustainable and future-oriented vehicle-to-land connection. The Wi-Fi can be used for internal operating purposes or as public Wi-Fi for passengers, and, thanks to the CAN interface, future vehicle parameters (VDV 238) can be transmitted in a centralised manner.

Following the start of the project in May 2025, the existing vehicles and 17 new vehicles are to be equipped with the on2810, including antennas and cabling, on an ongoing basis. The entire fleet of around 70 vehicles will be continuously retrofitted.