GVB (Amsterdam)

GVB (often informally called de GVB or het GVB) is the municipal public transport operator for Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, operating metro, tram, bus and ferry services in the metropolitan area of Amsterdam.

Gemeente Vervoerbedrijf Amsterdam
Overview
OwnerMunicipality of Amsterdam
Area servedAmsterdam metropolitan area
LocaleAmsterdam, Netherlands
Transit typeTram, metro, ferry and bus
Annual ridership234 million
Websitehttps://www.gvb.nl/en
Operation
Began operation1900
Technical
Track gauge1,435 mm (4 ft 8+12 in) standard gauge
Electrification600–750 V DC


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