In August, the bus ran from Tartu to Riga three times a day. From September, there will be two trips per day. The bus company LuxExpress wants support from the city. The city does not provide support.
The first bus departs from Tartu to Riga at 7:55 AM. The last bus departs from Riga to Tartu at 6:45 PM. Many people are surprised. The decreasing trips affect commuters and family visitors.
The CEO of LuxExpress says that the morning bus was stopped. In spring, the buses had few passengers. The company plans to open the bus line in 2026.
LuxExpress lost money. The company wants support from the city. The city is investigating whether support is possible.