
Passenger bus trips in Malta and Gozo reached 75.8 million in 2024, marking a 12.7% increase from the previous year, according to Transport Malta and Malta Public Transport.
The rise in users was recorded across all categories, including adults, students, and Gozo residents.
The total number of individuals using public transport increased from 275,215 in 2023 to over 309,300 in 2024, reflecting a 12.4% growth.
Adult ridership saw a 13% increase, reaching 174,419 passengers, while the number of students using buses grew from 43,383 in 2022 to 46,523 in 2024. Public transport usage in Gozo also rose, with 6,597 individuals relying on buses, a 17% jump from 2023.
Transport Malta highlighted these figures as a clear indication of growing confidence in public transport as an alternative to private vehicles.
The free public transport initiative has encouraged more people to shift away from cars and rely on buses for daily travel.
Among senior citizens, bus usage has also increased significantly. In 2020, 58,594 people aged 60 and over used a Tallinja Card, rising to 74,346 in 2024.
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