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History

History

The key moments in the company 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
     

Lines and Timetables

Lines and Timetables


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Park&Ride

Park&Ride


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Tickets and Passes

Tickets and Passes


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Travelling by Bus

Travelling by Bus


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