From 25. May, public transport services in Jūrmala will be provided by SIA Tukuma auto.

The change of carrier is taking place because 24. The contract with the current service provider “Jūrmalas autobusu satiksme” SIA expires in May. Tukuma auto Ltd has been selected following a public procurement procedure.

All passenger discounts remain

After 25. All Jūrmala public transport buses will continue to run according to the current timetables. The existing discounts for passengers with a Jūrmala resident card (100% discount or free travel), as well as for those groups of passengers who are eligible for the national concessions, also remain valid. For those passengers who are not entitled to free travel, cashless payments will also be available on buses. The possibility to buy monthly tickets is also maintained and will be available at two points in Jūrmala – at the Narvesen outlet near Sloka railway station and at Viestura iela 21 (Neste petrol station). Previously purchased tickets can be used until the expiry date of the monthly pass.

What to expect during the transition period?

To ensure continuity of public transport services, temporary buses will be used additionally on the route network during the transition period (provisionally until 1 July). Some of the temporary buses will be different from the existing buses, e.g. the buses may have different colours, or intercity buses with boarding steps (no low floor) could be used. Please note that all buses will have Jūrmala identification signs behind the bus windscreen – a route sign or an electronic board displaying the route number and name. There will also be Jūrmala logo stickers on the sides of the buses. During the transition period – 1., 2., 5. and 7. on the route buses will not be adapted for passengers with reduced mobility or pushchairs, and 3., 4. and 6. on the route not all buses will be suitable for these passengers. You can request a customised bus by calling the SIA “Tukuma auto” toll-free number 80700002.

After the end of the transition period, the company will provide transport in Jūrmala with 10 new Iveco buses and 16 Isuzu and Solaris buses, which will be taken over from Jūrmalas autobusu satiksme SIA.

About Tukuma auto SIA Tukuma auto was founded in 1995. The aim of the new public transport service in Tukums district. The carrier currently also serves public transport routes in Tukums, Dobele, Jēkabpils, Preili and Līvāni municipalities. The company has 257 employees, 94% of whom are drivers. From 2016. Tukuma auto Ltd. is a member of Hansagrupp Holding (Estonia), and since 2019. The company uses the trademark “Hansalines”. The holding companies operate public transport services in several regions of Estonia and in Tartu.