Berlin:
The Berlin bus and coach network is operated by the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG). The BVG fleet consists of double-decker buses, single-decker buses, articulated buses and various special models.
A permit must be requested at the BVG press office for filming.
Information on filming permits and the application form can be found under the following link:
Website of the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) - information on filming permits
You will find detailed information about buses and the BVG bus route, etc. on the BVG website.
Please note that the normal operation can not be disturbed by filming, The traffic safety of the passengers and the driver has priority. Additional permits may need to be obtained from the responsible authorities for filming on public roads.
Projects that can create a negative image for the BVG are not approved.
Filming during major events in Berlin is generally not permitted due to the high number of expected passengers.
Approval periods:
The approval period for filming is usually 14 days - for news and documentaries in a small team it can be also less.
For historical recordings and very complex recordings, for which professional advice is required, the deadline is extended to 4 to 6 weeks.
Costs:
The costs depends on the project and are calculated on a case-by-case basis.
A bus costs approx. € 50 per hour. In addition, the driver is charged for at least three hours including arrival and departure.
Stops, the establishment of unscheduled stops or, if necessary, the rerouting of bus lines that are affected by filming are calculated according to kilometers.
The applicant will receive a cost estimate from the BVG in advance.
The BVG helps with historical recordings with specialist advice and arranges contacts with clubs that deal with the history of Berlin bus companies.
The respective depot manager decides on a filming permit on the premises of the depots, and the central office of the BVG bus and coach division on public roads.
Brandenburg:
In the Berlin-Brandenburg transport association, 38 public and private transport companies in the region are currently cooperating with one another in order to increase the attractiveness of local transport.
You will receive filming permits from the respective transport company
Transport companies at a glance
The respective press office will always be responsible.
Here is an overview of the city and regional line networks and the PlusBus offer.
The PlusBus offer supplements the rail network with buses in the quality of rail traffic from early to late. The basic ideas behind the PlusBus concept are: direct, fast routing and the connection of regional centers.
