Passenger record in Lower Austria: 45.5 million use regional buses!
Passenger record in Lower Austria: 45.5 million use regional buses!
Lower Austria has a remarkable increase in local public transport: In 2024, 45.5 million passengers were counted on regional buses in the region. This represents a record and corresponds to an increase of over 2 million passengers compared to the previous year, such as ORF Niederösterreich . State Council of Transport Udo Landbauer from the FPÖ underlines that the improvements in the timetable and an increased focus on the quality of the transport offers have contributed significantly to this upswing.
There are particularly large growth in the regions of Klosterneuburg, Wachau, Waldviertel and at the Wiesel buses. The rush to the needs-controlled traffic, such as flex and call collection taxis, has also increased significantly: these were used by 142,055 people last year, which corresponds to 60,000 passengers than 2023, informs OE24
The largest mobility provider in Lower Austria
The Lower Austrian Transport Organization. M.B.H. (Növog) plays a central role in the public transport of the region. It has six lanes, two cable cars and 578 regional bus lines as well as 16 needs -controlled traffic, which contribute to significant increasing passenger numbers. This infrastructure is crucial to meet the growing demands of the population.
In addition to the local developments, a comprehensive analysis of the Association of German Transport Companies (VDV) shows that the number of passengers in local public transport has also increased in Germany since pandemic. In 2023, around 9.4 billion people used public transport, with 26 million passengers being transported by bus and train every day. The environmental advantage of public transport is emphasized: the traffic saves 10 million tons of greenhouse gases every day and thus significantly reduces the load by car exhaust gases, reports vdv .growth factors and economic importance
The increase in passenger numbers in both Lower Austria and Germany shows the increasing interest in sustainable mobility solutions. In Germany, the economic benefits of the mobility economy are estimated at around 118 billion euros, which is promoted by extensive investments in the infrastructure. Every euro that is invested in sustainable mobility generates additional added value that strengthens trees in the economic structure.
Overall, developments in local public transport are a strong indication of change in more environmentally friendly and more sustainable transport applications in both Lower Austria and Germany. Both politics and the transport providers are required to further support and expand these trends in order to master future challenges.
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