History

The station's funicular begins operating with a water-driven traction system

The “Società luganese dei Tramway elettrici” (Lugano Electric Tramway Company) is founded and the first 3 lines are activated

Under the name "Tranvie elettriche comunali", the City of Lugano resume the management of the "Società luganese dei Tramway elettrici"

The first bus begins circulating in the city

The tram leaves the city, the trolley buses arrive

Ruggì vehicle maintenance depot in Pregassona becomes operational

The Azienda Comunale dei Trasporti (Municipal Transport Company; ACTL) participates in establishing the Ticino and Moesano fare community. 11 companies are involved to offer users a single ticket valid on all means of transport.

Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi (TPL) resumes operation of the ACTL: with the transition from municipally-owned company to joint-stock company, decision-making mechanisms similar to those in the private economy are introduced, enabling changes and innovations in the organisation and service to be made more quickly.

Buses replace trolley buses on the streets of Lugano

TPL takes over management of the Cassarate Monte Brè Funicular

New interchange terminal Lugano Centro

The sales and information office opens

Real-time visualisation of the bus in transit via GPS tracking

Digital information signs system is introduced at bus stops

The technical centre of competence (CTC) is established

The Viability Plan for the Lugano Hub (PVP) and the Arcobaleno Integrated Fare (TIA) result in an improved and more integrated service at the cantonal level.

Opening and management of the new P&R Cornaredo Resega

TPL takes over the management of Ferrovie Luganesi SA

The funicular station is re-opened with renewed technology and design

Opening and management of the new P&R's of Cornaredo Stadio Est and Cornaredo Termica

Renovation of the vehicle fleet with the introduction of EURO 6 buses

TPL turns 20
Inauguration of new Operations Centre at the company headquarter of Pregassona

Extension of routes and timetable with increased frequencies
Fleet expansion with 9 articulated buses

Extension of the service across the canton
Inauguration of an additional bus depot in Pregassona