Starting from next Monday, the 22nd of September, Malta Public Transport said that it will be transitioning to the Winter Schedule. This includes the return of routes connecting to University and post-secondary colleges, while some routes will also have a change in frequency on weekdays.

Routes X1A (Cirkewwa – University of Malta), 150 (Lascaris – MCAST) and 207 (Marsa P&R-Naxxar Higher Secondary) will resume operations on the 22nd of September, to coincide with the beginning of the scholastic year.

The following routes will have a change in frequency between Monday and Friday as from the 22nd of September.

Frequencies will be increased on Route 43 (Valletta – Naxxar), Route 61 (Valletta – Zebbug), Route 72 (Valletta – Qrendi) and Route 73 (Valletta – Zurrieq). At the same time Route 212 (Sliema – Bugibba), Route 221 (Bugibba – Cirkewwa), Route 222 (Tas-Sliema – Cirkewwa), Route 223 (Bugibba – Ghajn Tuffieha), Route 225 (Sliema – Ghajn Tuffie?a).

Route 310 (Victoria – Dwejra), Route 322 (Mgarr – Marsalforn) and Route 53 (Valletta – Rabat) will revert to the winter frequency. As from the 1st of November, there will also be a change in the frequency on weekends.

Routes extended to beaches (Routes 109, 49, 74 and 101, covering Armier, Blue Grotto, Lapsi-Bahrija, Gnejna and Ramla) will remain extended until the 31st of October.

MPT said that passengers are able to travel for free on the network’s Day Routes, Night Routes and Special Services as part of the Free Public Transport scheme, when using their personalised Tallinja Card. Passengers are required to tap their card on the ticket machine every time they board the bus. Passengers can also purchase tickets on board the bus, paying with cash or contactless. The winter fare for cash tickets will revert to €2.00 on the 19th of October.

The timetables located at the affected bus stops will be updated to reflect the winter schedules.

Photo: MPT

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