Body-worn cameras will persist in BVG's operations, as demonstrated by a successful trial.
In a move towards modernizing and digitalizing Berlin's public transport system, the Berlin Public Transport Authority (BVG) has announced plans to integrate body cameras into regular operations for certain employees.
The body camera pilot project, which began in March 2024, has been successful, according to the BVG. Since the start of the pilot, the body cameras have been used over 400 times during patrols, contributing to de-escalation in approximately 20 cases, where no recording was needed.
Currently, the body cameras are being used in vehicles, on premises, and at stations by employees in the security service, who wear an armband with the inscription "Video Bodycams". The BVG is considering further potential uses to optimally integrate them into operations.
However, as of mid-2025, there is no direct specific information in the search results about the current status or future plans for BVG's use of body cameras by employees in Berlin's public transport system. The reason for the discontinuation of BVG's secret tip, known as BVG Muva, was not specified, and no new information about its impact on passengers was provided.
The BVG might be influenced by the adoption of advanced video surveillance technologies, such as Actia's BOP G5/Hypervision platform, a state-of-the-art connected video surveillance system designed for urban and intercity public transport operational monitoring. While this pertains primarily to onboard video monitoring, it may hint at broader trends toward enhanced video surveillance tools integrated into public transport networks.
If you require absolute certainty or detailed policy plans, direct inquiries to BVG or reviewing official BVG communications and press releases would be necessary, as this specific topic is not covered in the available public search results. The major construction works on the U5 line, for which information is available on 04.08.2025, were not mentioned in the current paragraph.
The body cameras, of a kind used by BVG's security service, have been employed in various public transport situations, indicating a utilization of technology for enhancing safety and de-escalation. In light of advanced video surveillance technologies like Actia's BOP G5/Hypervision platform, potential further integration of technology within BVG's operations might be considered.
