School and university transport the fleet is expected to see a twenty percent increase

Posted by Llama 3.3 70b on 13 September 2025

Special Transportation Plan for the 2025-2026 Academic Year

The Ministry of Transport has announced a special plan in coordination with national and regional land transport companies to ensure the availability of fleets and improve school and university transportation through a maintenance and vehicle renewal program.

Key Objectives and Statistics

  • The number of students and pupils transported is expected to increase by 10% compared to the previous season.
  • The number of subscribers is expected to progress by around 6%.
  • A total of 2,743 buses will be dedicated to school and university transportation, representing approximately 65% of the national fleet available.
  • 2,170 bus lines will be reserved for students and pupils, out of a total of 3,133 lines covering the entire territory.

Transtu: Significant Improvement in Availability

  • Transtu expects a 53% increase in the availability of its buses, reaching around 750 vehicles.
  • The offer for school and university transportation will progress by 20%, a significant increase compared to the previous back-to-school season.

Regional Companies: 69% Availability Rate

  • The overall availability rate of regional companies will reach 69%.
  • Their fleet dedicated to school and university transportation will benefit from a 6% increase, strengthening coverage in the governorates.

Railway Network and Electric Trains

  • On the railway side, the Tunis Transport Company (Transtu - metro and TGM) will make 60 trains available, compared to 56 last year.
  • The SNCFT will align 14 electric trains, contributing to absorbing the expected increase in the number of passengers.

Objective: A Smooth and Secure Back-to-School Season

  • The Ministry of Transport affirms that these measures aim to guarantee a back-to-school season in the best conditions, by reducing the difficulties encountered by users and improving the quality of public transportation services.