List of bus routes in Malta
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Various bus routes have been operated in Malta since the early 20th century. The system has evolved significantly over the years, with changes in routes, services, and operational management to meet the varying needs of passengers.
The bus network in Malta serves as the primary form of public transport, operating on the islands of Malta and Gozo. Managed by Malta Public Transport (MPT), the system includes over 110 routes that connect major towns, villages, tourist attractions, and key infrastructure such as Malta International Airport and ferry terminals.
No routes operate on Comino or on any other of the minor islands of Malta.
Impact on transportation
The public bus system in Malta, commonly known as tal-linja (stylized as tallinja), serves all majorly inhabited areas across the country and is the primary mode of public transportation. Passengers can access the bus service using either a Tallinja card or paper tickets.
Since 1 October 2022, travel on public buses, including night services and special routes, is free for Tallinja card holders. However, this exemption does not apply to Tallinja Direct, Airport Direct, and Tallinja on Demand services. The introduction of the free travel initiative has led to a significant increase in bus ridership, with over 67.3 million and 75.8 million bus trips recorded in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
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