Wiener Linien in the news

Vienna's public transport fare evasion rate held steady at 1.9 percent in 2019, maintaining a decade-long downward trend.

Wiener Linien is increasing transport capacity and launching themed musical events to support the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest infrastructure.

Wiener Linien is investing 2 million euros annually in traffic priority and infrastructure measures to speed up tram and bus lines, starting with line D.

Wiener Linien overpaid by approximately 1.9 million Euros for two properties acquired for the U5 subway expansion, drawing criticism from political parties.

Wiener Linien overpaid by 1.81 million Euros for two properties bought for the U5 expansion, drawing criticism from political parties despite the City Audit Office finding the purchases justifiable to avoid expropriation and secure project timelines.

Wiener Linien overpaid for buildings needed for U5 subway construction, prompting an audit by the Vienna City Audit Office.

The Wiener Linien annual pass will increase in price from 365 Euros to 467 Euros starting in January 2026, marking the first price hike in 13 years.

Wiener Linien overpaid by 1.9 million euros for two properties acquired for the U5 subway expansion, according to a report by the City Audit Office.

Wiener Linien overpaid for two residential buildings needed for the U5 subway expansion, exceeding their assessed market value, though the city audit office deemed the purchases justifiable to avoid project delays.

Wiener Linien reportedly overpaid by 1.9 million Euros for two properties acquired for the U5 subway expansion, exceeding expert valuations.

Wiener Linien, despite a campaign for passenger consideration, will not extend the food ban from subways to buses and trams.

Wiener Linien plans another ticket price increase in 2027 due to an inflation-linked valorization, sparking strong opposition from various political parties.

Wiener Linien will raise public transport fares in 2027, continuing annual inflation-based adjustments that began in 2026.

Wiener Linien is digitalizing its services, improving the WienMobil app for ticket purchases and route planning, expanding its advantage program for annual pass holders, and piloting contactless ticket payments while maintaining personal service and modernizing infrastructure.

This document outlines details about the digitalization efforts at Wiener Linien, including image specifications and copyright information.

Wiener Linien are boosting digital services and closing a ticket office due to a surge in online ticket sales and use of their WienMobil App.

The WienMobil app saw significant growth in active users, ticket sales, and route queries in Q2 2026, with continuous new feature additions.

Wiener Linien is significantly enhancing its digital services through the WienMobil app and new payment methods, while also adjusting physical ticket offices and services.

Wiener Linien maintains a 50 km/h speed limit on Favoritenstraße despite local demands for 30 km/h, fearing it would slow down public transport without conducting specific measurements.

Wiener Linien is expanding its WienMobil app with new features like integrated tickets, routes, Tap+Ride payments, and exclusive digital offers for annual pass holders to enhance user experience.