# Nicosia public transport service audit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nicosia-public-transport-service-audit > Updated: 2026-10-24T11:41:47.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. A report by the Cyprus Court of Audit identified systemic deficiencies in Nicosia’s public bus services, noting that the network fails to provide an efficient alternative to private vehicles. Using a ‘mystery shopper’ method involving 110 inspectors, the audit found unreliable schedules, poor frequency, and inadequate infrastructure. Specifically, 55% of bus stops lacked route information, and only 13% featured automated information systems. The study reported that 63% of surveyed passengers would not use the service again. Cyprus Public Transport (CPT) responded by contesting the audit’s findings, arguing that the sample was not representative of regular commuters because the inspectors were Audit Office employees who mostly owned private vehicles. CPT stated that many identified issues have been addressed since the late 2025 assessment and attributed responsibility for infrastructure, such as ticketing systems and bus stops, to the Ministry of Transport. The company noted a 14.5% increase in passenger trips between January and August 2026 compared to the previous year. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: Cyprus public transport struggles to compete with private cars An audit of Nicosia's bus network shows public transport is failing to compete with cars due to poor reliability and information systems, contributing to Cyprus having the lowest public transit usage in the EU. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-public-transport-struggles-to-compete-with-private-cars ### 2026-10-15: Cyprus Public Transport responds to Audit Office report on Nicosia bus services Cyprus Public Transport responds to an Audit Office report on Nicosia's bus services, disputing passenger dissatisfaction statistics and noting that many identified issues have since been addressed. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cyprus-public-transport-responds-to-audit-office-report-on-nicosia-bus-services --- Cite as: Nicosia public transport service audit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nicosia-public-transport-service-audit