In recent months, Tallinn’s electronic public transport systems have experienced recurring malfunctions, with the latest major issue occurring last Wednesday. The city apologizes to public transport users and has already fined its service provider, AS Ridango.
On December 1 last year, a new tram corridor passing through the Old City Harbour (Vanasadam) was opened, with tram line 2 being rerouted to this track. Data shows that it is now the most popular tram line in Tallinn, with approximately 400,000 rides recorded in January.
The City of Tallinn and Viimsi Municipality have signed a joint agreement to extend bus line no. 1, which currently runs to Viimsi center, all the way to Vimka mägi.
Due to Estonia’s 107th Independence Day celebrations and the Defense Forces parade at Vabaduse väljak, changes to public transport routes in central Tallinn will take place on Sunday, February 23, from 19:00, and on Monday, February 24, from 8:00 to 17:00.
Today, Minister of Regional Affairs and Agriculture Piret Hartman and Tallinn Mayor Jevgeni Ossinovski signed an agreement to introduce a unified ticket for Harjumaa. The goal is to launch the system by summer 2025.
AS Tallinna Linnatransport (TLT) operated more than 600 public transport vehicles in 2024, covering nearly 36 million kilometers and serving approximately 130 million passengers. On average, there were 355,000 trips per day by buses, trams, and trolleybuses.
Tallinn is set to upgrade Apteegi, Kooli, and Gümnaasiumi streets in the Old Town. The renovation will include the reconstruction of district heating pipelines in collaboration with Utilitas, as well as upgrades to water supply and sewerage systems in cooperation with Tallinna Vesi.
Flu cases have been increasingly common this season, and in some instances, the illness can have severe consequences. Tallinn invites everyone to protect their health. On January 17, several vaccination points across the city will be open for flu vaccinations.