# Thessaly regional transport and infrastructure developments > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/thessaly-regional-transport-and-infrastructure-developments > Updated: 2026-09-29T15:44:41.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Thessaly Regional Council has implemented several transport and infrastructure initiatives. Initially, the region approved the reinstatement of a direct bus route connecting Larissa, Farsala, and Athens. This service, managed by Larissa KTEL, provides 110 round-trip services per year to assist residents, workers, and students. Following this, the Council expanded student transport subsidies in collaboration with Urban KTEL Larissa SA. The program, which provides 50% discounts on monthly and annual travel cards, was extended from the ‘Biopolis’ area to include students from the ‘Geopolis’ area, benefiting approximately 1,500 University of Thessaly students. Additionally, the Council approved funding for various infrastructure and flood protection projects, including the maintenance of the Larissa–Thessaloniki National Road and the restoration of the road connecting the E65 junction to Sofades. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Thessaly Regional Council expands student transport subsidies The Thessaly Regional Council expanded a student transport subsidy program in Larissa, benefiting 1,500 University of Thessaly students with 50% discounts on travel cards. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-regional-council-expands-student-transport-subsidies ### 2026-09-01: Thessaly Region reinstates Larissa–Farsala–Athens bus route The Thessaly Region is reinstating the direct Larissa–Farsala–Athens bus route, funded entirely by the regional budget to provide better connectivity for local residents. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/thessaly-region-reinstates-larissafarsalaathens-bus-route --- Cite as: Thessaly regional transport and infrastructure developments. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/thessaly-regional-transport-and-infrastructure-developments