Seller: BAB-VIOS Touringcars
Hofstad Tours
Buyer: Munckhof
Advisory sell side: Crown | M&A Advisory
Grant Thornton | Transaction Support
Advisory buy side: Deloitte | Financial Advisory
Holla | Legal Advisory
Date announced: 02-04-2025

Munckhof, a leading Dutch mobility provider, has acquired BAB-VIOS Touringcars (Den Haag) and Hofstad Tours (Leidschendam), further reinforcing its national footprint in the passenger transport sector. The acquisition adds approximately 60 employees and 45 vehicles to Munckhof’s fleet and operations, expanding its presence in the densely populated Randstad region.

Scaling Regional Strength in Passenger Transport

With this strategic move, Munckhof continues its long-term growth strategy of acquiring strong regional operators to build a unified and high-quality transport network across the Netherlands. The addition of BAB-VIOS and Hofstad Tours complements existing services in the west of the country and enhances Munckhof’s ability to serve both public and private clients with efficient and sustainable mobility solutions.

“The acquisition of BAB-VIOS and Hofstad Tours is an important step in strengthening our position in the Randstad,” said Marcel Jacobs, CEO of Munckhof. “Both companies have a strong local reputation and share our focus on service quality, safety, and innovation. Together, we will continue to improve passenger mobility across the Netherlands.”

Transaction Details

  • Munckhof acquires 100% of the shares in BAB-VIOS Touringcars and Hofstad Tours
  • Approximately 60 employees and 45 buses will be integrated into Munckhof’s national operations
  • The acquired companies will continue to operate under their own brand names in the short term
  • No financial details of the transaction have been disclosed

About BAB-VIOS and Hofstad Tours

Founded in 1927, BAB-VIOS has a long history in Dutch passenger transport, specializing in coach travel, school transport, and regional contracts. Hofstad Tours, established in 1989, focuses on group travel and corporate transport. Both companies are known for high-quality service and a strong customer base in the Randstad.

About Munckhof

Munckhof is one of the largest mobility service providers in the Netherlands, specializing in business travel, passenger transport, and logistics. With over 1,500 employees and a large national fleet, Munckhof serves clients in education, healthcare, government, and the corporate sector.

The acquisition is part of Munckhof’s strategic ambition to become the leading provider of sustainable and reliable passenger mobility in the Netherlands.

Closing Conditions

Unknown.

Munckhof