New bus system in Emden: more flexibility, fewer waiting times!

New bus system in Emden: more flexibility, fewer waiting times!

Emden, Deutschland - The city of Emden took a completely new course in public transport in January 2023. The change from the confusing 16-line system to a clearer concept with only three main lines caused lively discussions. In the beginning, the supply gaps and confusing changes were not without blame. But as nwzonline.de, the new system has now proven itself in practice.

The new lines 1, 2 and 3 cover the essential connections in the city and now even offer a 15-minute cycle in the city center. In this way, passengers can make their ways more flexible and the waiting times have been noticeably reduced. "It's a step in the right direction," says Olaf Schmidt, the head of Emder Stadtverkehr GmbH, about the consistently positive response to the innovations.

school buses and flexible connections

Especially in schools there were some concerns about the narrow departure times, which caused numerous parents and teachers to excitement. According to Stadtverkehr-emden.de, however, adjustments were quickly made to offer the students more travel options. At the Steinweg school center and at the Max-Gymnasium, the students have enough buses after class.

In the outskirts of Emden, the call -up collection taxi, also known as Emden Shuttle, ensures additional flexibility. This offer is particularly efficient outside of the main times and areas, ensures that all areas of the city are well connected and thus counteracts the previous reviews.

passenger numbers and ticket use

The passenger numbers since the implementation of the new system have not yet been recorded in concrete figures, but a trend is assumed that should at least maintain the level of the previous year. The upward movement is favored, among other things, by the increasing use of the Germany ticket, which according to vdv.de plays a key role to win back passengers and increase capacity in the city buses.

Despite all the positive developments, the transport companies in Germany face major challenges. Public transport (public transport) has suffered from corona pandemic, the energy crisis and inflation in recent years. But innovative mobility concepts and investments in the infrastructure should set the course for sustainable development in the long term.