In Vilnius, the schedules of some buses are being changed

“We select public transport schedules, bus and trolleybus capacity according to the passenger flows on each route. Looking at them, we saw certain routes where more passengers, especially during peak hours, we change schedules, we release more buses so that passengers can maintain a safe distance, take only seats, “says Loreta, Head of the Department of Public Transportation of the Transportation Service. Levulytė.

The number of trips on 1G, 2G bus routes is increasing taking into account passenger flows and movement trends. 3G buses are more likely to run during the morning and western peaks, and 6G and 68 buses are more likely to run during the morning peak. The number of bus routes on Route 46 is also changing to account for reduced passenger flows.

The average flow of public transport passengers is currently around 54%. lower than in the same period last year. In the first week of local quarantine (fall) in October, “Communications Services” counted about 45 percent, and after the start of the global quarantine in November, 53 percent. less traffic compared to last year.

According to data from the Vilnius automated traffic light control system, comparing last week with the same week last year, in the city of cars during the morning peak about 24 percent, and at night about 10 percent. Less. Average peak duration per day was reduced by approximately 34 minutes.

The new public transport schedules will be published as of November 20. here. Passengers will also be able to inquire about schedule changes on the mTicket, Trafi applications by calling 8 5210 7050. The schedules at the stations themselves should not be temporarily monitored; During quarantine, they are changed more frequently than usual according to the actual flow of passengers, so it is not efficient to update the schedules at the stations.

Also, as of November 23. The name of the Migration Department station is changed to Skroblų. The buses of routes 29, 56 and 73 will stop at this stop, as usual.

Passengers are reminded of the basic rules of public transport:

• Protective masks must be worn, except for children under 6 years of age or other exceptional cases defined by the Government of the Republic of Lithuania.
• It is necessary to maintain a distance of at least 1 meter, to occupy seats on buses and trolleybuses, to make room for other passengers.
• Hands must be disinfected on board and outside of each vehicle. All buses and trolleys are equipped with improved disinfectant dispensers.
• To plan your trips and choose less crowded itineraries, travel times can be here.
• Buses and trolleybuses are disinfected twice a day, after the morning rush hour, and the next time in public transport parks, after working hours. Thoroughly disinfect and clean handrails, door handles, armrests, seatback handles, and other surfaces in contact with passengers. The floors, the exterior of the buses and trolleybuses are also cleaned.
• At the busiest stops, public transport controllers will monitor the situation during the east and west peak and, if necessary, limit the number of passengers to ensure safe distance requirements. The controllers do not work at all, but at some stops at the same time, so the passengers themselves are asked not to get on the bus or trolley when they see the seats occupied, to wait for the next one.
• Maintaining a safe distance at public transport stops reminds passengers of specially marked places: white circle symbols with visible standing icons and the word “safe”. They are marked at Vilnius stops where the highest incoming passenger flows are recorded. Protective masks are also reminded to stop at public stops.
• Public transport drivers do not sell single paper tickets. Public transport tickets for Vilnius residents and city visitors can be purchased quickly and at any time on the m.Ticket or Trafi mobile applications. Those who intend to pay for the trip with a Vilnius card can comfortably use e. self-service and recharge the Vilnius card with tickets or fill in the desired amount e. wallet.
• For the convenience of passengers on public transport in the capital, more than 280 physical ticket distribution points can be purchased and filled with the desired tickets. You can find a map of all of them here. We inform you that the opening hours of the ticket offices may change due to new decisions about the epidemiological situation.