DSW21 is getting serious! The transport company is continuing its recruitment drive for the mobility turnaround in Dortmund and the implementation of the "Dortmund mobil" concept with the three components "DOnight" to optimise night-time public transport services, "CityTaktPlus" to increase the frequency of services on heavily frequented light rail sections and the "Innovation Line 400". A new campaign is currently underway with radio adverts on 91.2 and poster motifs.

"Make yourself and our environment happy: with a job with us." DSW21 is using this appeal to recruit new drivers for both the bus and light rail sectors. The message is clear: as an employee, you are part of the mobility transition and make an active contribution to climate protection. So you're not just moving people from A to B, you're also making a sustainable difference.

In the current year 2024, DSW21 has already hired 48 light rail vehicle drivers and 50 bus drivers for training. In addition, there are 18 bus drivers who already have their driving licence and no longer have to go through driving school. And the year is not over yet . . .

On the one hand, DSW21 is compensating for demographic developments with the new hires, i.e. filling positions vacated by retiring employees. The company also needs more staff to implement the collective wage agreement from spring 2024. This provides for two additional days off in 2024, three in 2025 and four in 2026 for employees in particularly busy occupational groups. However, DSW21 is also creating jobs in order to implement the planned improvements in public transport.

The recruitment campaign will continue in 2025. The number of new hires is then expected to increase even further. DSW21 is preparing for this by expanding the capacity of the company's own driving school. If necessary, the transport company will also bring an external service provider on board to provide training.