Over 4.5 Million Passengers Travelled By Bus In Malta In February
Over 4.5 million passengers travelled by bus in Malta in February alone, new figures reveal.
The average passenger numbers per day rose to 159,000 passengers compared to the 146,000 registered in January 2023, indicating a month-on-month increase of 9%.
“The continuation of this positive trend is a very important indication that more passengers are opting to travel by bus. However, our passengers are telling us that it takes too long to get from one place to another by bus, and that more must be done by various stakeholders to give bus passengers priority on the road,” Konrad Pulé, General Manager of Malta Public Transport, said.
Over 2.9 million passengers used their Tallinja Card in February 2023, which is an increase of 56% when compared to February 2022 and 27.5% when compared to the same month in 2019.
In terms of unique users, February 2023 registered 145,000 Tallinja Card customers.
Compared to 2022, this means a 46.2% increase and 19.4% to the same period in 2019. When compared to January 2023 figures, there is a 3.6% increase even though there are three less days in February.
Registrations for Tallinja Card also saw a sharp increase during February 2023, and registered a staggering 103% increase compared to February 2019.
Aside from the positive numbers, MPT have a special promotion for locals.
MPT is offering a special promotion for full-timers, giving them a chance to apply for a Student Tallinja Card without paying the €15 application fee between March and April.
The aim, MPT said, was to make public transport even more affordable and accessible for students across Malta and Gozo.
“By providing students with a free Tallinja Card, we hope to encourage them to travel in a more sustainable manner,” said Diane Oswald, Head of Communications at Malta Public Transport.
“Additionally, the free public transport initiative empowers students to be more independent, allowing them to explore new places and opportunities at no cost.”
To qualify for the offer, you need to submit your applications online through the Malta Public Transport website during the promotion period.
While the application fee will be waived, students will still be required to pay the €2.87 postage fee.
It’s the ideal travel solution for anyone travelling regularly for studies and prefers to opt for car-less travel.
To apply and learn more about the Student Tallinja Card Special Offer, including the terms and conditions, click on the following link.
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