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Strætó Fares To Increase
A new Strætó board meeting record states that fares will increase by 3-3.4 percent as of January 1, reports mbl.is. “In line with the assumptions of the 2026 financial plan, the board approved raising fares by 3-3.4 percent from January 1, 2026,”…
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Free Bus Travel On September 22
Strætó buses will be free of charge across the capital region and the countryside today, September 22, in celebration of Car-Free Day, part of European Mobility Week. “Car-Free Day is a great opportunity to leave the car at home and try other…
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Strætó Launches New And Improved Service
From August 17 onwards, transit company Strætó bs. will improve its services with more frequent trips and shorter wait times. On major bus routes, no more than 10 minutes should pass between buses during rush hour. Additionally, the proportion of residents living…
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No Car? No Problem! Travelling Iceland For Cheap
In this day and age, it’s hard to travel without breaking the bank. Left and right, you hear everyone complaining about prices, tourists and locals alike (albeit tourists are a bit louder about it). Are you planning on leaving the city? Those…
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Students Pay More For Bus Pass Than University Staff
A difference of 20,000 ISK in the subsidised annual Strætó bus pass can be found between University of Iceland staff and students, in favour of the staff, reports Vísir. Representatives of the student interest groups at the university are very dissatisfied with…
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Help? Call Charlie: Pollý, Grapevine In 2050, Biggest Band Coming Out Of Iceland & More
Charlie’s here to answer your questions — big or small! As a graduate of the Help Academy founded by Gregory Shmon Help himself, I, Charlie Winters, am here on behalf of The Grapevine to help you with your questions! Seeking advice about…
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Bus Fare To Increase To 670 ISK
Starting on January 8, Strætó bs. will implement a price hike on bus fares, with single ticket prices rising by 3.1% and period passes increasing by 3.7%. The new fare schedule applies only to services in the Capital Region, with no changes…
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Strætó Introduces Contactless Payments On Capital Area Buses
Passengers in the capital area can now pay for bus rides on Strætó using contactless credit cards, reports RÚV. After years of development and delays, the new payment system has been officially launched. “This is something many have been asking for, and…
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Strætó Received 3,493 Complaints In 2023, Or An Average Of Ten Per Day
A total of 3,493 complaints were filed with Strætó last year, averaging nearly 10 per day, according to the company’s board meeting earlier in March, reports mbl.is. The number of complaints increased compared to 2022, when the company received a total of…
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Fifteen Strætó Buses Damaged Due To The Weather
Fifteen Strætó buses were damaged due to sudden slippery conditions that occurred last week, reports Vísir. The damage ranges from minor dents to shattered windows. Three buses are currently being repaired. Vísir received a photo of the incident that took place on…
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Coming And Going On The Cheap
The Útlendingur’s ongoing guide to getting shit done If you’re an Útlendingur like me, one of your favourite things to do in Iceland is leave Iceland. Whether it’s the odd trip to the motherland to grace family and friends with your presence…
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Strætó To Fine Fareless Passengers
Starting in 2024, passengers of public transit municipal assocation Strætó will need to show proof of fare when travelling onboard Reykjavík’s yellow buses. Strætó CEO Jóhannes Svavar Rúnarsson spoke with mbl.is, stating that people without a valid ticket can expect to be…
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At The Route Of The Problem
Uncovering the physics and intrigue of Reykjavík’s transit system Time doesn’t seem to pass as you hold your phone to the scanner. You slam against the steps as the underpaid driver floors it before you can sit down. The bus has stopped…
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What The News: Not Everyone On The Bus
And other news making headlines in recent weeks Public transit provider Strætó announced in late June that it is raising its fares again on July 1. A single fare will now set riders back 570 ISK, a 3.6% or 20 ISK increase,…
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Strætó Increases Bus Fare
Starting on July 1, the municipal bus system Strætó will increase the price of a single fare by 3,6%, raising it from 550 ISK to 570 ISK. Monthly and annual passes will increase by 3,3%. The proposed increase was passed by the…
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Klapp Scanners To Be Replaced With Touch-Free Payment System
The Klappið payment scanners for capital area bus service Strætó will begin to be replaced with a scanners that offer a touch-free payment system this December, Vísir reports. The Klapp payment system began just over a year ago, with the original Strætó…
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Government Did Not Supply Needed Funds For Strætó, Board Member Says
The ongoing woes of capital area bus service Strætó can be attributed in part to the national government not standing by their promise to provide financial assistance to the company during the height of the COVID pandemic, Strætó vice chair and Pirate…
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Night Bus Closure Discussed In Parliament: “Matter Of Equality And Security”
Yesterday’s announcement from capital area bus service company Strætó that they were ceasing all operations of the night bus has spurred a heated public discussion, not least of all within the halls of Parliament. [su_pullquote]Get the new Reykjavík Grapevine issue with Björk…
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The Night Bus Bids Farewell
In a brief announcement posted to their website, Reykjavík area bus service Strætó have informed the public that the last night bus took its last route on October 16th. This is despite having previously said that the service would not impact the…
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Bus Fare Increase Sharply Criticised
The announcement from capital area bus service Strætó that they would be raising their fares from October 1st has raised criticism, as well as justifications. [su_pullquote]Titans of Icelandic photography combine in this discount box in the Grapevine Store: signed copies of both…
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Strætó Changing Fares Starting October 1st
A new announcement from Strætó, the capital area bus service, outlines how fares are going to be raised effective October 1st. [su_pullquote]Titans of Icelandic photography combine in this discount box in the Grapevine Store: signed copies of both Faces of the North…
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Strætó Provides Free Bus Rides Today
On the occasion of the European Mobility Week and Leave Your Car At Home initiative, Strætó will provide free bus rides in the capital area today. [su_pullquote]Join our weekly newsletter to get our next quiz sent by email and you could win…
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Strætó Brings Back Night Bus From City Centre
Starting this weekend and running every weekend through the rest of the summer, capital region residents can take night buses home from the nightlife of central Reykjavík, reports RÚV. [su_pullquote]The new Reykjavík Grapevine print issue is out! Subscribe to it in our…