Ruter in Oslo has conducted a test of two electric buses in an isolated environment inside a mountain. The purpose was to identify risks in electric buses. “This comprehensive and unique test enables us to build the right protection into the buses. Public transport in Oslo and Akershus should have access to the best technology

Since August 2025, there has been a fundamental change in boarding on suburban bus lines within the Prague Integrated Transport (PID) system. Boarding through all doors has now been enabled on almost a hundred daytime and ten night time bus lines, instead of the previous boarding only through the front door. The introduction of the

The 2025 edition of the EMTA Barometer is out now, providing a comprehensive set of public transport data across the largest metropolitan areas in Europe. In 2024, the rapid decarbonisation of public transport showed no signs of slowing down. The rise of electric buses continued, particularly in the northern parts of the continent. Metropolitan regions

Kraków’s public transport system has undergone a major transformation with the launch of a new bus service contract and the introduction of a refreshed visual identity. 151 new buses hit the streets by early 2025 On 19 October 2024 Kraków’s streets welcomed the first batch of 89 buses under a new contract with Mobilis. By

The Prague Integrated Transport System (PID) has introduced PID Haló, a pilot project for demand-responsive transport. It is the first implementation of transport on demand under a public service obligation contract. Unlike traditional transport, PID Haló features flexible routes tailored to passenger needs, integrating seamlessly with the existing Prague Integrated Transport System. The project utilizes

Loreta Levulytė-Staškevičienė has been appointed as the new CEO of JUDU, the public transport and mobility agency of Vilnius, Lithuania’s capital. JUDU is one of the 35 EMTA members. Loreta Levulytė-Staškevičienė has taken on the role on September 4th 2024, with a vision to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the mobility and transport network

Vilnius has officially rolled out a contactless payment system for its public transportation network, enhancing the ease and convenience of travelling around the city. At the same time, there are improvements to public transport services, as 20 new trolleybuses are now operating on the streets of the city, and electric water public transport on the

Public transport ridership figures remain below 2019 in most European metropolitan areas. Consequently, the financial situation of the public transport authorities is strained. These are some of the findings from the 17th edition of the EMTA Barometer, released on 19 June 2024 by the European Public Transport Authorities (EMTA). EMTA Barometer combines public transport statistics

EMTA is proud to welcome the public transport authority of Toulouse, Tisséo Collectivités, as its 35th member. Toulouse was approved as an EMTA member in the general meeting of the association, currently taking place in Kraków, Poland. “It is a great opportunity for us to learn from other public transport authorities in Europe and benefit

In about 3 years from now, passengers in the Warsaw metropolitan area will use a new ticketing system that will be quick, easy, comfortable and intuitive. The Public Transport Authority (ZTM) has just started the procedure to select a contractor for the project. “Setting up a new ticketing system is a very large, long-term and