Planning of the network

Principles of route network planning

The aim of Nysse’s route network planning is to create a clear, efficient and easy-to-understand public transport system. The planning process is guided by the Route Network Planning Principles.

Service plans are prepared by the Public Transport Unit of the City of Tampere. The planning process takes into account:

• residents’ travel needs
• actual passenger volumes
• changes in the operating environment, such as developments in land use and rail transport.

Final decisions are made by the Tampere Regional Public Transport Committee.

The plans do not cover rail services or services operated under procurement contracts managed by other authorities or municipalities, nor commercially operated services (for example, routes 43U, 60-69 and 87U). Responsibility for planning these services lies with the operator or the contracting authority.

Service levels vary by operating season

Nysse’s winter and summer operating seasons follow the school terms and holiday periods of basic education. Public transport service levels are planned to match seasonal demand. Passenger numbers are significantly lower during the summer season than during the winter season.

Seasonal service levels are based on regional service level targets. During a season, temporary changes may nevertheless occur, for example due to public holidays. In such cases, services may be reduced so that routes operate only between municipal centres and regional service centres. Conversely, services may be increased during major events through additional departures or dedicated event and exhibition bus services.