Be patient, a public transport revolution is coming
By Annette Chrysostomou Cyprus has been pledged a revolution in public transport, but it is proving extraordinarily difficult. On July 5, a brand new fleet...
Public transport
New buses ‘fully compatible’ with safety requirements
Cyprus Public Transport, the bus company operating Nicosia and Larnaca’s new public transport system, has successfully conducted a thorough inspection of the company’s fleet, the...
Ministry orders investigation after parked buses do not remain stationary
The transport ministry has ordered an investigation into the Cyprus Public Transport company, the new bus company operating in Nicosia and Larnaca, after several buses...
Transport minister promises new bus lanes and routes in Nicosia
Transport Minister Yiannis Karousos has reiterated his plans to solve the issue of heavy traffic in Nicosia by establishing more bus lanes around the capital....
Public promised ‘safe, reliable’ bus system in Nicosia, Larnaca from Sunday
Cyprus Public Transport (CPT), which now runs the Nicosia and Larnaca bus routes, officially announced on Wednesday the launch of their service from July 5....
Paphos takes delivery of first electric bus in Cyprus
The first electric bus to operate in Cyprus was received by the municipality of Paphos on Wednesday morning at an official ceremony. The bus, along...
Protests over new bus system go to the wire
The new public transport company Cyprus Public Transport has announced it will start operating on July 5 with brand new buses in the Larnaca and...
New public transport starts July 5
New public transport company Cyprus Public Transport will start operating on July 5 in the Larnaca and Nicosia district, its CEO Julio Tironi announced on...
Over 200 buses for new public transport fleet arrive in Cyprus
The new company that will be operating the island’s public transport system from July 5 announced on Friday that 220 buses comprising part of their...
Work starts on largest bus terminal in Cyprus
Work to construct the largest bus terminal in Cyprus got underway in Paphos old town on Wednesday, Paphos municipality announced. “One of the most important...
Near islandwide bus strike declared in tender protest
Bus company employees said on Saturday they would go on a 24-hour strike on Wednesday across the island, except Nicosia, in protest over the loss...
Bus contracts a corruption risk, audit office says
With a July 5 deadline fast approaching, the auditor-general excoriated the government on Thursday over the state of play regarding the public transport concession contracts,...
Road network to reopen in Paphos old town
The upgraded road network in the heart of Paphos old town along with two car parks will be open to traffic on Thursday, following a...
Five bus companies protest over ‘scandalous’ tender process (Updated)
Drivers from five bus companies held a demonstration on Friday as the protracted process of finalising tenders for the 2020-2030 public transport system remains far from...
Coronavirus: Buses to operate at full capacity, masks must be worn
The transport ministry announced that as of June 9, buses will be able to operate with full capacity, but all passengers must wear protective masks....
Coronavirus: Union wants everyone to wear mask on public buses
A union appealed on Tuesday for respiratory masks to be made mandatory on public transport to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. In a letter...
Zenon bus company protests outside palace
Larnaca bus company Zenon staged a protest outside the presidential palace on Friday against the new tender for the town’s public transport. Bus drivers parked...
Larnaca bus company launches tender protest
Larnaca’s public transport company, Zenon, launched a protest on Monday against a tender for the town’s public transport given to another company, calling the transport...
All change for Nicosia, Larnaca bus routes from July
MLKP Consortium announced on Wednesday that it will be assuming operations of the Nicosia and Larnaca public bus routes as of July 5. The consortium,...
Intercity buses wins public transport appeal
The company that runs intercity buses said it would continue to serve the public for another 10 years after winning an appeal against a government...
