# Bari public transport improvements and BRT debates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bari-public-transport-improvements
> Updated: 2026-08-17T14:01:41.000Z. Sources: 20. Developments: 4.

In late July 2026, the Municipality of Bari re‑activated the €20 MUVTinBUS365 annual public‑transport pass, subsidising a ticket worth €250 for residents, students and seniors. The €230 subsidy is funded by the city’s POC Metro 2014‑2020 programme. Applications for the pass remain open until 30 September 2026.

Simultaneously, construction for the city’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Line Lilla expanded. New works began on Via Cognetti and Corso Cavour, extending the active site on Via De Giosa. The project aims to link Parco Due Giugno with Piazza Moro and the central railway station through asphalt removal, red-coloured road surfacing, and the installation of technological BRT shelters. In early August, a new six‑bay taxi station opened on Corso Vittorio Emanuele to accommodate traffic re‑organisation. Throughout August, construction continued on Viale Unità d'Italia and Viale Papa Giovanni XXIII, involving road resurfacing, cabling for transit stops, and the installation of dedicated signaling for cyclists at BRT intersections.

As works progress, local officials have intensified debates regarding the BRT model. Onofrio De Giglio, a counselor for Municipio 2, cautioned against applying standardized BRT models to all areas, specifically citing Corso Benedetto Croce as unsuitable. De Giglio argued that the narrow streets, parked cars, and overhead wires would make articulated buses impractical, suggesting that dense, historic neighborhoods might be better served by electric minibuses and 30 km/h zones instead.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Italy advances Bus Rapid Transit projects in Rome and Bari

Italy is advancing major Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) projects, including new high-capacity electric bus lines in Rome and ongoing infrastructure construction in Bari to improve urban mobility.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bari-continues-construction-on-bus-rapid-transit-brt-system

### 2026-08-09: Bari officials debate suitability of Bus Rapid Transit

Bari officials debate the implementation of Bus Rapid Transit, warning that narrow streets like Corso Benedetto Croce are unsuitable for high-capacity buses. Amtab also announced a temporary office closure.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bari-officials-debate-suitability-of-bus-rapid-transit

### 2026-08-04: Bari opens six new taxi stalls on Corso Vittorio Emanuele near Teatro Piccinni

Bari has installed six new taxi bays on Corso Vittorio Emanuele near Teatro Piccinni, replacing the old Piazza Massari stalls as part of a traffic redesign for the BRT system.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bari-opens-six-new-taxi-stalls-on-corso-vittorio-emanuele-near-teatro-piccinni

### 2026-07-28: Bari reinstates €20 annual public‑transport pass and advances BRT Line Lilla construction

Bari reinstated a €20 annual public‑transport pass for all local lines and continued construction of the BRT Line Lilla, linking Parco Due Giugno with the central station.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bari-reinstates-20-annual-publictransport-pass-and-advances-brt-line-lilla-construction

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