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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.

The Tallinn City Government has submitted a draft regulation to the City Council that would grant the city the right to set requirements for the use of rental e-scooters, mopeds, and bicycles in public space.

The Tallinn City Government has approved a set of principles for covering this autumn’s local elections, with the aim of ensuring political neutrality in the city’s communications during the election period. City district newspapers will not offer paid political advertising during the campaign period.

Starting next week, the Latvian company Ride Mobility will begin offering a moped rental service in Tallinn. While the city welcomes new mobility solutions, it also recognizes potential risks in urban spaces, making it necessary to establish clear regulations for the service.

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 Tallinn Property Department will remove Soviet Union symbols from the Nõmme District Government building located at Valdeku 13, which was constructed in the 1950s.

Companies providing electric scooter and bicycle rental services in Tallinn will start the new season on March 1 after a three-month winter break.

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.

The Tallinn Property Department is proposing the initiation of a new detailed plan for Linnahall and its surrounding area to develop the site into a modern event venue and open the city to the sea, in line with the goals of the maritime vision and the broader development of the port area.

Tourism in Tallinn grew by 7% last year, reaching 3.18 million international visits. Overnight stays in the city’s accommodation establishments totaled 3.31 million, marking the highest figure on record. More visitors are choosing to stay longer in Tallinn—nearly 60% of foreign guests opted to stay overnight. Among the top markets, the largest relative growth in overnight stays was seen in Germany, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Asian markets.