# Karlovac County public bus service launch

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/karlovac-county-public-bus-service-launch
> Updated: 2026-09-28T15:40:20.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Karlovac County is set to launch a new public bus transport service, ‘KaŽu IDE BUS’, on October 1, 2026. The project, contracted through 2033 with a value of nearly 50 million euros, aims to provide accessibility to approximately 90% of the county's residents through 33 bus lines.

Funding for the service is provided by the state budget, which covers 75% of the costs, alongside regional and local contributions. The City of Ogulin will provide an annual contribution of 90,087.34 euros. The service includes free transport for students, persons with disabilities, and individuals over the age of 65, with discounted rates available for other categories. Officials indicated that schedules and lines may be adjusted following the launch based on user feedback and passenger numbers.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-28: Karlovac County to launch new public bus service in 2026

Karlovac County will launch the ‘KaŽu IDE BUS’ public transport service on October 1, 2026, covering 33 lines with a total project value of nearly 50 million euros through 2033.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karlovac-county-to-launch-new-public-bus-service-in-2026

### 2026-09-03: Rijeka expands bus line 1 service to Pavlovac

Rijeka's KD Autotrolej is extending bus line 1 to Pavlovac/Panorama starting September 7, 2026, to improve western city connectivity during peak commuting hours.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rijeka-expands-bus-line-1-service-to-pavlovac

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Cite as: Karlovac County public bus service launch. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/karlovac-county-public-bus-service-launch