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During the Christmas holidays, Tallinn public transport will operate on a Sunday schedule. On December 31, due to the concert and light show at Vabaduse väljak, the area will be closed to traffic, and buses passing through will be rerouted. However, on New Year’s Eve, January 1, early hours, several lines will run longer to ensure partygoers can get home using public transport.

Tallinn is proposing changes to electric car parking regulations in the city center. Under the new plan, only electric car owners or responsible users registered as Tallinn residents in the Population Register would be eligible for free parking. The new rule, which requires approval by the City Council, is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

In 2024, Tallinn made significant strides in public transport with strategic decisions such as a complete renewal of the trolleybus fleet with battery-powered trolleys and signing a 10-year contract with Tallinna Linnatransport AS to ensure the long-term stability and development of the city’s public transport system. This year also saw the completion of the second phase of the public transport network modernization and the redirection of tram line no. 2 through the Old City Harbour.

A self-driving bus is offering free rides in the Kodulahe neighborhood, between Stroomi Beach and Paldiski maantee, from Monday to Friday until December 20.

As of today, December 1, tram line 2 begins operating through Vanasadam (Old City Harbour). The tram currently runs on the route Kopli–Vanasadam–Suur-Paala but will extend to the airport once the Ülemiste Rail Baltic terminal is completed.

The Vanasadam (Old City Harbour) tramway was officially opened today, with regular tram services set to begin on Sunday, December 1.

Starting December 1, Tallinn and Harju County will launch a redesigned and more secure Ühiskaart (public transport card), with its price increasing from €2 to €3. Existing Ühiskaart cards will remain valid, and no replacement is required.

The Old City Harbour tramline will officially open on Friday, November 29, at 12:00, with a ceremony held between Viru Keskus and the Tallink Hotel. The opening event will feature a high-wire act by world-renowned slackliner Jaan Roose and a performance by the Tallinn Police Orchestra. At approximately 12:50, a test ride will be conducted to Old City Harbour, where more surprises await. Regular tram services on the new tracks will begin on Sunday, December 1.

The green wave implemented on Liivalaia Street in early October has made traffic flow more smoothly for vehicles while maintaining full pedestrian crossings. Control tests conducted this week confirmed the effectiveness of the system as predicted.

The 2025 draft city budget of Tallinn maintains its focus on updating vehicles and expanding the public transport network to offer a competitive alternative to private cars.