Public transport finances progressing better than planned

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8.10.2025 19.15

The financial performance of public transport in the Tampere region has been better than expected in the first half of the year: the operating margin for January-August exceeded the annual plan by EUR 3 million, as both ticket revenues increased and costs remained under control. The financial forecast promises a continuation of the positive trend.

The operating budget of the Regional Public Transport Committee for January-August was EUR 3 million better than the annual plan. Operating income was EUR 1.3 million higher. Operating expenses were EUR 1.7 million lower than planned, primarily due to the purchase of transport services. This was due, among other things, to improved cost efficiency and a moderate rise in the cost index.

The financial outlook remains positive: the operating margin is expected to be EUR 1.5 million better than planned for the year. Ticket revenue is forecast to increase by EUR 1 million, while purchases of transport services are expected to be half a million below plan.

The measures in the annual plan are largely progressing well. The specifications and target status of the super bus service were approved by the Board in spring and work has continued in cooperation with the Committee for City Planning and Infrastructure Services on the design of the stop infrastructures. Planning for the provision of regional commuter rail services has started and is progressing in cooperation with the government.

Overall, the public transport service area is moving towards the objectives of sustainable and smooth mobility.