ROCC

In the border areas between Estonia and Latvia, frequent bus services were available in the past but were discontinued in the early 1990s due to the introduction of border controls. However, the need for cross-border transport remains, as residents continue to have family, social, and economic ties across the border.

Project Objective:

The project objective is creation of the Estonian-Latvian joint cross-border bus service strategy and action plan.

As a result of the project, two cooperation models will be created - for public cross-border bus lines, ordered by states and ordered by local governments. The results of the project are necessary to satisfy the cross-border movement needs of both Estonia and Latvia. The results are especially necessary to reduce the effects of marginalization of border areas of both countries.

Expected Results:

• Two cooperation models for public cross-border bus services:
  • Services ordered by national governments.
  • Services ordered by local governments.

• By July 2025, it is planned to open Valga-Valka and Ikla – Ainaži (Salacgriva) bus lines on a trial basis. 

• Based on the practical experience gained and passenger feedback, timetables that meet the demand will be developed for further use.

Links to partners' websites: 

• https://pytk.ee/projektid/piiriueleste-bussiliinide-taastamine.html
• https://kagu.ytk.ee/projektid/
• https://transport.viljandimaa.ee/uldinfo/projektid/
• https://transport.valgamaa.ee/projektid/
• https://www.vidzeme.lv/projekti/igaunijas-latvijas-parrobezu-publiska-transporta-savienojums-rocc/