Lower Austrian Regional Buses Set New Record

In the regional buses of Lower Austria, 45.5 million passengers were counted last year. With an increase of 2.1 million passengers or five percent, a record result was achieved on Thursday according to the Regional Transport Minister and Deputy Governor Udo Landbauer (FPÖ). Demand-driven services (Flex & call-collect taxis) were used by 142,055 people, which is 60,000 more than in 2023.

Where the Increase Was Particularly Large

According to a press release from NÖVOG (Niederösterreichische Verkehrsorganisationsges.m.b.H.), there were particularly large increases in passenger numbers in the regions of Klosterneuburg and Wachau, as well as on the main routes in the Waldviertel and the Wiesel buses. Landbauer spoke in a press release of a successful course that should continue to be pursued. According to its own definition, NÖVOG is the largest mobility provider for everyday life and leisure in Lower Austria, with six railways, two cable cars, 578 regional bus lines, and 16 demand-driven services.

(APA/Red)

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