Insufficient passenger demand: Number of buses potentially facing removal from Omsk transportation network
Heyy there! Here's the lowdown on the change in Omsk's public transportation system. Starting July 1st, you might notice a fewer number of buses rolling around on municipal routes due to a drop in passenger traffic during the summer. A whopping 35 buses will be kicked off the road.
The strain will hit routes like 14, 21, 22, 24, 29, 33, 34, 45, 63, 67, 78, 95, 103, 171, with each route losing between one to three buses. On the unfortunate side, routes 28 (Victory Square - Microdistrict Prigorodny) and 32 (Barkhatnoye - Railway Station) will cease to exist altogether, according to "City55".
Last week, the number of passenger movements by "Passenger Enterprise No. 8" took a nose dive, dropping by 6,865 people compared to the same time last year.
To mitigate the situation, the decommissioned large-class buses will be deployed on routes previously served by medium-class buses. Unfortunately, the specific routes they'll be sent to remain a secret, but officials assure constant supervision and necessary adjustments to the public transportation operations.
To top it all off, starting July 1st, the price of public transport in Omsk will go up, whether you pay in cash or opt for non-cash methods. In December 2024, private carriers already hiked the travel costs, so brace yourself for another hit!
Now, if you want to get the nitty-gritty details about the bus route reductions in Omsk or need more insights on this topic, it'd be wise to consult local news sources or official city announcements. They're your best bet for the most accurate and current information out there!
The adjustments in Omsk's public transportation system might affect several routes, including 14, 21, 22, 24, 29, 33, 34, 45, 63, 67, 78, 95, 103, and 171, as they will lose between one to three buses each following the decommissioning of 35 large-class buses. However, two routes, 28 (Victory Square - Microdistrict Prigorodny) and 32 (Barkhatnoye - Railway Station), will cease to exist. These changes might escalate the need for an infusion of capital in the public-transit sector, considering the impending rise in transportation costs on July 1st, and the past increase in prices by private carriers in December 2024.
