VPAG (Verkehrsbetriebe Pratteln AG)
Summary
VPAG (Verkehrsbetriebe Pratteln AG) is the public transport company responsible for operating bus services in Pratteln, Basel-Land, Switzerland. The company provides essential public transportation connecting Pratteln with Basel city and surrounding municipalities.
Company Overview
Basic Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | VPAG Verkehrsbetriebe Pratteln AG |
| Legal Form | Aktiengesellschaft (AG) |
| Location | Pratteln, Basel-Land, Switzerland |
| Industry | Public Transport / Bus Services |
| Status | Active |
Service Area
VPAG operates bus services connecting:
- Pratteln to Basel city center
- Surrounding municipalities in Basel-Land
- Industrial areas in the Pratteln region
- Residential neighborhoods within Pratteln
Leadership
Current Board (as of commercial register entries)
| Name | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Philipp Kuttler-Frey | President | Previously Vice President |
| Roman Hirsbrunner | Board Member | von Sumiswald, in Sarnen |
| Susanne Lebrument | Board Member | von Waldstatt, in Chur |
| Sabine Bellefeuille Burri | Board Member | von Zürich, in Bülach |
| Rudolf Noser | Board Member | von Glarus Nord, in Wetzikon; previously President |
| Liliane Eulau | Deputy Managing Director | von Basel |
Former Board Members (Retired)
| Name | Previous Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dietrich Pestalozzi | Board Member (collective signature for two) | von Zürich, in Dietikon |
| Marc Jaquet | Board Member (collective signature for two) | von Basel |
| Silvia Flückiger | Board Member | von Schöftland |
| Robert Kessler | Board Member | von Zumikon |
| Adriano Imfeld | Board Member | von Lungern, in Sarnen |
Governance Changes
Recent Board Restructuring
According to commercial register entries, VPAG underwent significant board changes:
Outgoing Members:
- Dietrich Pestalozzi - Retired
- Marc Jaquet - Retired
- Silvia Flückiger - Retired
- Robert Kessler - Retired
- Adriano Imfeld - Retired
New/Modified Positions:
- Philipp Kuttler-Frey elevated from Vice President to President
- Rudolf Noser transitioned from President to Board Member
- New board members appointed: Roman Hirsbrunner, Susanne Lebrument, Sabine Bellefeuille Burri
- Liliane Eulau appointed as Deputy Managing Director
Significance
Local Importance
VPAG plays a crucial role in:
- Providing mobility for Pratteln residents
- Connecting the municipality to Basel's broader transport network
- Supporting economic activity in the Pratteln industrial zone
Corporate Governance
The board composition reflects:
- Representation from across Switzerland (members from Zürich, Basel, Glarus, Appenzell, Graubünden)
- Mix of local and non-local expertise
- Connections to Basel business networks (through former board members like Marc Jaquet)
Related Entities
- Marc Jaquet - Former board member, retired from position
- Pratteln Municipality - Primary service area
- Basel-Land Canton - Regulatory authority
- Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz (TNW) - Regional transport association
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