Rīgas Satiksme
Municipal Limited Liability Company | |
Legal status | Administered by Riga City Council Traffic Department |
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Purpose | Transit and Parking Authority |
Headquarters | Vestienas iela 35, Latgale Suburb, Riga |
Area served | Greater Riga |
Chairperson | Džineta Innusa |
Mayor | Vilnis Ķirsis |
Parent organization | Rīgas Dome |
Staff | 4,100 (2017)[1] |
Website | rigassatiksme.lv (English) |
Rīgas Satiksme is a municipally-owned
Along with public transport services, Rīgas Satiksme also administers
Structure
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The company PLC "Rīgas satiksme" was founded on February 20, 2003, by merging the bus fleets "Imanta" and "Tālava". In January 2005, four PLCs of the Riga Municipality were merged — "Rīgas satiksme" (bus service), "Tramvaju un trolejbusu pārvalde" (electric transport), "Rīgas autostāvvietas" (car parks) and "Rīgas domes autobāze" (Riga City Council car depot). As a result, "Rīgas satiksme" has become the largest enterprise of the city government, employing 6,500 people.
The company is a member of the Latvian Association of Latvian Passengers, the Latvian Quality Association and the Latvian Association of Auto-Engineering.
Until December 12, 2018, Leons Bemhens was the chairman of the Board of the enterprise. From December 13, 2018, the acting manager of the enterprise was Anrijs Matīss (until early 2019), who was replaced by Ernests Saulītis, with Ernests Ozols being elected for a full five-year term on 1 February 2022.
The fare, when buying a ticket from the driver, is €2. When paying using an e-ticket (E-talons), the fare is reduced (depending on the type of ticket) to €1,15.
3 types of e-ticket are available:
- Personalised e-ticket
A plastic card with a microchip that confirms its belonging to a particular passenger. This is a card with a photo, first and last name.
- Unpersonalised E-ticket
A plastic card with a microchip without confirming the identity of a particular passenger. It is possible to purchase such a card and replenish it as needed.
- Yellow E-ticket
Cardboard ticket with a microchip for a certain time or number of trips. The cardboard ticket is valid for three months from the date of purchase.
History
The first electric
The first buses appeared in Riga in 1913, but before the First World War they had no significant transport value. The progenitor of this type of transport is a horse-drawn omnibus, which made the first trip in 1852.
The first trolley bus was introduced at the beginning of 1947 on the experimental route "Air Bridge — Brasa Station", and on November 4, 1947, a regular trolleybus service was opened on the "Viesturdārzs – Ģertrūdes street". In 1973 in Riga, the invention of Kyiv native Volodymyr Veklych - the trolleybus train - was successfully implemented.[4][5] It consisted of two units of Škoda 9TR trolley buses, interconnected by Volodymyr Veklych's system.[6] The maximum number of trains in operation were used between 1984 and 1987.[7]
Although
Buses
Bus routes
Bus routes in Riga as of 2023.[8]
Number | Start point | End point | Number | Start point | End point |
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1 | Abrenes iela | Berģuciems | 30 | Centrālā stacija | Daugavgrīva |
2 | Abrenes iela | Vecmīlgrāvis | 31 | Jugla | Dārziņi |
3 | Daugavgrīva | Pļavnieki | 32 | Abrenes iela | Piņķi |
4 | Abrenes iela | Piņķi | 34 | Centrāltirgus | Saulīši |
5 | Abrenes iela | Mežciems | 36 | Imanta | Vakarbuļļi |
6 | Dreiliņi | Abrenes iela | 37 | Imanta | Esplanāde |
7 | Abrenes iela | Stīpnieki | 38 | Abrenes iela | Dzirciema iela |
8 | Stacijas laukums | Zolitūde | 39 | Abrenes iela | Lāčupes kapi |
9 | Abrenes iela | Mežaparks | 41 | Imanta | Esplanāde |
10 | Abrenes iela | Jaunmārupe | 43 | Abrenes iela | Skulte |
11 | Abrenes iela | Suži | 44 | Zolitūde | Ziepniekkalns |
12 | Abrenes iela | "Ziedonis" | 46 | Zolitūde | Ziepniekkalns |
13 | Babītes stacija | Preču 2 | 47 | Abrenes iela | Šķirotava - Getliņi |
14 | Abrenes iela | Zvēraudzētava | 48 | Pļavnieku kapi | Sarkandaugava |
15 | Jugla | Dārziņi | 49 | Rumbula | MAN-TESS |
16 | Abrenes iela | Paper mill "Jugla" | 50 | Abrenes iela | TEC-2 |
18 | Abrenes iela | Dārziņi | 51 | Abrenes iela | Ulbroka |
20 | Pļavnieku kapi | Pētersalas iela | 52 | Abrenes iela | Pļavnieku kapi |
21 | Imanta | Jugla | 53 | Esplanāde | Zolitūde |
22 | Abrenes iela | Riga International Airport | 54 | Abrenes iela | Voleri |
23 | Abrenes iela | Baloži | 55 | Abrenes iela | Jaunmārupe |
24 | Abrenes iela | Mangaļsala | 56 | Daugavgrīva | Ziepniekkalns |
25 | Abrenes iela | Mārupe | 57 | Abrenes iela | Ķīpsala |
26 | Abrenes iela | Katlakalns | 58 | Brīvības gatve
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Vecmīlgrāvis |
28 | Jugla | Langstiņi | 60 | Ziepniekkalns | Ķengarags |
29 | Mežciems | Bukulti - Vecmīlgrāvis |
Current fleet
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Solaris Urbino I 18[10]
Trolleybuses
The first trolleybuses in Riga entered service in 1947, using a portion of the budget initially set aside for the new tramway, with the intention of moving slightly slower trams away from the city centre to allow for faster trolleybuses. The service was operated initially by
Trolleybus routes
Trolleybus routes in Riga as of 2020.[8]
Number | Start point | End point |
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1 | Pētersalas iela | Valmieras iela |
3 | Riga Central Market | Sarkandaugava |
4 | Ziepniekkalns | Jugla |
5 | Daugava Stadium | Riga Clinical Hospital |
9 | Iļģuciems | Riga Central Station |
11 | Ieriķu iela | Riga Central Station |
12 | Šmerlis | Āgenskalna priedes |
13 | Ieriķu iela | Riga Central Market |
14 | Mežciems | Esplanade |
15 | Ķengarags | Latvian University |
16 | Šmerlis | Pļavnieki |
17 | Purvciems | Riga Central Station |
18 | Mežciems | Riga Central Station |
19 | Pētersalas iela | Ziepniekkalns |
22 | Katlakalna iela | E. Birznieka Upīša iela |
23 | Purvciems | Riga Central Station |
25 | Iļģuciems | Brīvības iela |
27 | Ziepniekkalns | Riga Central Station |
Current fleet
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Solaris Trollino II 18 Ganz trolleybus in Riga streets
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Solaris Trollino III 18 Ganz trolleybus
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Solaris Trollino III 18 Ganz-Škoda trolleybus
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Škoda 24Tr Irisbus trolleybus
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Škoda 27Tr Solaris trolleybus
Trams
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Trams have been in operation in Riga longer than any other mode of public transport, with the first
In 2002,
These plans were not fully exercised; instead, in 2008,
Tram lines
Number | Start point | End point |
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1 | Jugla | Imanta |
2 | Tapešu iela | Riga Central Market |
5 | Iļģuciems | Mīlgrāvis |
7 | Shopping Center "Dole" | Ausekļa iela |
10 | Bišumuiža | Riga Central Market |
11 | Mežaparks | Ausekļa iela |
Network map
Current fleet
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Tatra T6B5 (T6B5SU)
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Tatra T3MR (T6B5R)
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Tatra T3 (T3SU) (Tatra T3A)
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Škoda 15T Riga (ForCity)
Fares
A flat fare (applies from 1 February 2015) of 1.15
Fare collection on public transport in Riga used
Scandals
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In early 2013 former advisor on transport affairs for
In 2013 police detained an employee of Rīgas Satiksme on the suspicion that he had
On 1 February 2015 the analytical news program "Nothing Personal" reported that Rīgas Satiksme may be involved in a fraud scheme related to the company's procurement of
On 14 December 2017 four people were charged in what became infamously known as the "nanotechnology case" for a large-scale fraud causing 700 000 EUR loss to the company.[24][25][26] Among them was an official who was accused of "improper use of the service for gracious purposes, which has had serious consequences", while criminal proceedings had been initiated against two more officers, but Rīgas Satiksme was recognised as a victim in the case.[27] On 4 July 2018 the public prosecutor issued a warning to Riga City Council and Rīgas Satiksme for the procurement procedure of nanotechnology chemicals not complying with the requirements of the law.[28]
On 1 October 2018 police searched the offices of Rīgas Satiksme in relation to a launched criminal investigation over suspected large-scale fraud in the company.[29] Two days later the prosecutor's office confirmed that the searches were a part of a separate criminal case derived from the "nanotechnology case".[30]
On 11 December
On 28 February Pūce demanded Ušakovs to provide a detailed overview for the state of Rīgas Satiksmes' financial affairs and planned steps to stabilize the situation in the company[40] after the interim chairperson of Rīgas Satiksme Anrijs Matīss announced the same day that the company would need 37 million euros in March to avoid insolvency.[41] On 5 March Matīss resigned due to lack of support for changes in the company from Ušakovs and was replaced by Ernests Saulītis.[42][43] On 8 March Corruption Prevention and Combating Bureau detained a member of the Honor to Serve Riga, board member of Rīgas Karte and an official of Rīgas Satiksme Aleksandrs Brandavs on suspicion of bribery.
See also
- Pasažieru vilciens (Commuter rail & national passenger rail)
- Riga International Coach Terminal
References
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- ^ a b "1901. : History : About us : Rīgas Satiksme". Rīgas Satiksme. Retrieved 2013-07-13.
- ^ "trams". RVR (in Russian). Archived from the original on 2011-07-22. Retrieved 2007-07-12.
- ^ "Riga Orders Škoda 15T Trams". railway-news.com. 29 April 2016. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ "More Škoda trams delivered to Riga". Metro Report. 27 April 2018. Retrieved 10 December 2018.
- ^ ""Rīgas satiksme" celebrates 10th anniversary!". Rīgas Satiksme. Retrieved 2018-06-18.
- ^ "Tenis officially charged in Daimler corruption affair in Latvia". The Baltic Course. February 8, 2013. Retrieved February 21, 2013.
- ^ "RS worker accused of 42 sexual crimes partially admits his guilt". Baltic News Network. LETA. October 2, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Second pedophile scandal involving Rigas satiksme". The Baltic Course. September 2, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Rigas satiksme struck by second paedophilia scandal". Baltic News Network. LETA. September 2, 2015. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ a b "Charges to be brought against four persons Rigas Satiksme "nanotechnology" case". LETA. December 14, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Four to be charged in Riga Transport 'nano water' case". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. LETA. December 17, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "Searches in Rigas Satiksme offices related with large scale fraud". The Baltic Times. November 2, 2017. Retrieved December 20, 2017.
- ^ "In the case of "Nano-water", Rīgas satiksme is recognized as a victim; Two other officers involved in the case". Naaju. September 9, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "In the case of the "Nano-water" case, the prosecutor warns the municipality of Riga and "Rīgas satiksme"". Naaju. July 4, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Searches in Rigas Satiksme offices related with large scale fraud". The Baltic Times. LETA. October 1, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ "Searches at Rigas Satiksme related to "nanowater affair"". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. LETA. October 3, 2018. Retrieved October 3, 2018.
- ^ Mače, Zane (December 12, 2018). "Eight detained in Latvia and abroad in Rīga Transport graft case". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "30 searches and 8 detainees in Rīgas satiksme criminal case". Baltic News Network. December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Court arrests Škoda Transportation official in Rīgas satiksme graft case". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. December 13, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ a b "Rigas Satiksme board steps down, Usakovs appoints temporary board". The Baltic Course. December 13, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Mayor suspends head of Rīga's municipal transport company". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. December 12, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Former head of Rīgas satiksme detained as graft probe gathers momentum". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. December 14, 2018. Retrieved December 14, 2018.
- ^ "Rīga deputy mayor quits as transport company scandal grows". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Ameriks resigns as Riga vice mayor". The Baltic Course. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Andris Ameriks steps down as Vice-Mayor of Riga". Baltic News Network. December 17, 2018. Retrieved December 17, 2018.
- ^ "Environment Minister pressures Ušakovs over state of Rīga's finances". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. February 28, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Rīgas Satiksme needs €37m in March to escape insolvency, says Matīss". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. LETA. February 28, 2019. Retrieved March 2, 2019.
- ^ "Matīss steps down as Rīgas Satiksme acting head". Public Broadcasting of Latvia. LETA. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ "Matiss steps down as Rigas Satiksme acting head". The Baltic Times. March 5, 2019. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
External links
- Official website (in English)
- Official website (in Latvian)