Surge in Passengers Strains Sofia's Public Transport Budget
The Sofia Municipality has reported an increase in public transport usage, with 19 million more passengers in 2024, translating to about 90,000 additional daily trips, reports Spasi (Save) Sofia. This growth is seen as a success of the municipality's transport policies, aimed at making public transport more appealing. Mayor Vasil Terziev highlighted that ticket revenues have exceeded initial budget estimates by nearly 3 million leva.
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