TUVISA concluded September with 1,792,472 journeys, the highest figure for this month in the available historical series. Urban bus usage increased by 128,166 compared to September 2025, representing a 7.7% year-on-year growth and extending the positive trend observed during the summer. The total for the first nine months of 2026 reaches 14,962,473 journeys on the municipal public transport system, 932,947 more than in the same period last year, an increase of 6.6%.
The return to activity after the summer has particularly boosted the use of several lines connecting Vitoria-Gasteiz's expansion neighborhoods. Notable are the two serving Goikolarra: Line 9 Gamarra–Goikolarra grew by 21.5% to 52,423 journeys, while Line 3 Betoño–Goikolarra increased by 14.9% to 72,488 uses. Among the highest percentage increases is also Line 8 Unibertsitatea, with 57,372 journeys and a 17.6% rise.
Connections to Salburua and Zabalgana are also advancing. Line 5 Arkaiate–Elejalde and its extensions recorded 219,417 uses, 9.4% more, contributing an additional 18,916 journeys compared to September last year. Line 6 Zabalgana–Arkaiate registered 241,528 journeys, with 6.6% growth and 14,981 more uses.
These results are complemented by those of Line 4 Lakua–Mariturri, which reached 244,128 journeys and grew by 8%, and Line 10 Aldaia–Larrein, with 179,468 uses and a 7.3% increase. The data shows above-average bus usage on connections to Goikolarra, Salburua, Zabalgana, and Mariturri.
The new Line 11 Zabalgana–Lakua, operational since July 23rd, continues to gain usage. In September, it recorded 25,563 journeys, compared to 14,005 in August. This represents an increase of 11,558 uses, or 82.5% more. The trend is also reflected in the daily average, which rose from 452 journeys in August to 852 in September. Since its launch, the new connection has accumulated 44,150 uses.
The monthly balance is rounded off by increased usage of the Gautxori night service. The night services accounted for 10,916 journeys, a 5.5% increase compared to September 2025.
