Kuschick BusPro.net
Kuschick Software GmbH (Neunkirchen-Seelscheid, DE) builds BusPro.net®, a modular on-premise ERP suite. The family-owned, 2nd-generation company targets mid-market German bus operators seeking deep integration across charter, tourism, public transit, and fleet maintenance.
Tech Stack & Deployment
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| Framework | Microsoft .NET Framework |
| Database | Microsoft SQL Server (Express edition viable for small fleets) |
| Deployment | On-premise, installed on customer servers/workstations |
| Multi-tenancy | Multiple legal entities in a single DB instance |
| Mobile | Native iOS + Android app (BusPro.net Connect) |
Core Modules & Differentiators
- Touristik: Handles the full tour-operator lifecycle. Differentiator: Automated margin-tax calculation (§ 25 UStG) and visual seat-plan editors.
- Mietbus: End-to-end charter workflow with a Gantt-based dispatch board. Differentiator: Country-by-country kilometer splitting for cross-border VAT calculation.
- Linie: Public transit scheduling and crew planning. Differentiator: Rolling crew rosters with real-time EU 561/2006 driving/rest-time compliance checks.
- Werkstatt: Fleet maintenance and parts procurement. Differentiator: Automated deadline monitoring (AU, SP, tachograph) linked directly to the driver defect-reporting app.
- Connect (Mobile): Native driver app bridging the field and back-office. Differentiator: One of the deepest mobile document vaults in the industry, including graphical seat plans and boarding lists.
Integrations
| Category | Detail |
|---|---|
| IBE / E-Commerce | Pressmind/truetravel CMS (XML sync, white-label agencies) |
| CRS / GDS | Traffics, Amadeus, Sabre |
| Geodata | Google Maps API |
| Finance | DATEV export, bank-statement import, SEPA batch files |
| Telephony | TAPI module (caller ID pops customer record) |
Pricing Model
Modular license model with scaling metrics:
- Touristik / Mietbus: Priced per workstation
- Linie / Werkstatt: Priced per managed vehicle
- Connect: Priced per user license
- Implementations require Kuschick consultants; ongoing service contracts cover domain-specific hotlines and updates.
Strategic Takeaways
Strengths
- Deep domain fit — mirrors the exact operational reality of mid-market German bus operators, particularly regarding compliance (EU 561, cross-border VAT, § 25 UStG).
- Cross-module data flow — driver defects flow directly into workshop orders, which auto-block dispatch.
Weaknesses
- On-premise lock-in — the .NET/SQL Server stack ties customers to Windows infrastructure. No SaaS offering.
- High onboarding friction — no self-serve capability; requires heavy consultant-led implementation.
- Legacy UX — heavily utilizes desktop-era paradigms, though mobile apps provide a modern edge for drivers.