Regional bus services
Region Örebro County is responsible for all public transport in the county. All bus services operate under the name Länstrafiken Örebro. There are several types of public transport in Örebro County:
- city buses in Karlskoga, Lindesberg and Örebro
- Citylinjen i Örebro
- regional buses throughout the county
- express buses between certain towns
- trains
- Flextrafik in Karlskoga
- Närtrafik throughout the county
- night taxi in Laxå and Hallsberg
All buses operate under the Länstrafiken Örebro brand. The Kollektivtrafiknämnd is in charge of public transport. Planning and development are handled by the Public Transport division within Regional Development.
Municipalities can purchase additional transport services that they fund themselves. Flextrafik in Karlskoga and the night taxi are examples of such services. Municipalities can also extend the validity of school tickets.
Regional train services
Region Örebro County is also a part-owner of the regional rail companies Tåg i Bergslagen (TiB) and Mälardalstrafik. Together, these companies are mainly responsible for regional train services in the Mälardalen region. They manage planning, operations, marketing, tickets and strategic development.
General public transport goals for 2035
In 2035…
… the supply of public transport and service trips has been developed side by side with spatial planning. The attractiveness of public transport is a key factor early in the planning process and there is strong alignment with and readiness for changes in society.
… public transport is seen as more attractive by more people and makes it easier for businesses and residents to work and develop across the whole region. Residents plan their daily lives with school, work, activities and shopping based on the available public transport options. Travelling by public transport is a natural and intuitive choice when distances are too long to walk or cycle.
… investment in efficient and attractive public transport has continued. This has increased the demand for public transport journeys and the supply has been adapted to meet this. In public transport this has meant vehicles with higher capacity or more frequent routes. Digital services and more efficient case handling have created room to meet the growing need for service trips.
… the transport offer feels connected and seamless. It is easy for residents to use buses, trains, special transport services or other modes in combination to meet their travel needs.
… many more stops have been made accessible and important interchange points now offer safe and attractive spaces that support combined journeys. This has enabled more people to use public transport more often.
… very little preparation is needed to make a public transport journey. Both new and regular passengers find it easy to access information about departures, bookings, travel times, interchange options, ticket products, payment options and service changes. Passengers see the transport offer as reliable and find that services depart and arrive on time.
… the vehicle fleet used for public transport is fossil free and has reduced its global impact and its local emissions of carbon dioxide, particles and noise. The infrastructure for this has been developed together with the municipalities in the region and relevant industries.
Region Örebro County works actively to improve the region’s infrastructure, logistics, public transport and sustainable community planning. The aim is to help the region grow, develop and become an even more attractive place to live and work.
Good transport links are essential for an attractive region. Access to reliable transport, housing and jobs are important factors in creating a region where people want to live and work.
How decisions are made about public transport
The future of public transport in the county is set out in the Transport Provision Programme. The programme has been approved by the Regional Council. It includes goals and key principles for the development of public transport.
How we plan public transport
Public transport is an important service that we can offer thanks to tax funding and ticket revenue. We want everyone to be able to travel by bus and train, but we also need to consider available resources and savings.
When we plan public transport, we look at how people move in everyday life. We consider:
- Where people live, work and go to school
- Places that many visit often
We work with local councils and major employers to understand changes, such as:
- New housing or workplaces being built
- Upcoming changes that may affect demand
To improve public transport, we follow up on:
- How many people travel on each route
- Travel patterns throughout the day
- Feedback from passengers
- Feedback from bus drivers and transport operators
All this helps us create services and timetables that suit as many as possible. If many want to travel a certain way, we set fixed timetables. If there are fewer travellers, we can offer flexible services like Närtrafik and Flextrafik, where you book a trip when you need it.
Bus companies run our buses
We have different bus companies that operate services for us. The services are procured through Region Örebro County, and information on this is available on the Procurement Department’s website.