Bus transport in Hafnir
Bus transport in Hafnir | |
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Overview | |
Locale | Hafnir, Reykanes |
Transit type | Public bus transport |
Number of lines | 11 (+5 night lines) |
Operation | |
Began operation | 28 October 1899 |
Operator(s) | Government of Hafnir |
Number of vehicles | 130 |
Technical | |
System length | 1,662 km (1,033 mi) |
Bus transport is the oldest public transport service in Hafnir, the capital city of Reykanes, having been introduced in 1899. Since 1950, services have been operated by the city government. The current fleet consists of 130 buses and consists of 11 lines plus 5 night lines, which cover the entire city. Bus routes are more specific than other public transportation's, which prove popular for commuters. All the buses that are used in the fleet is manufactured by Chienrú. 40% of energy used for the electric buses is renewable energy.
History
Bus transport in Hafnir started in 1899 under the colonial period by the company called strætisvagn" (urban bus, literally "street carriage"), which become defunct in 1950 and the bus services came under control by the local government.
Routes
Line no. | Route colour | Route | Running Interval (weekdays) |
Days of service |
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1 | Red | Laugardalur – Hafnarfjörður | 10/15 min | Mo to Su |
2 | green-silver | Laugardalur – Salahverfi | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
3 | yellow | Laugardalur – Kringlan | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
4 | blue | Laugardalur – Divanborg | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
5 | brown | Nauthóll – Norðlingaholt | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
6 | green-orange | Laugardalur – Grafarvogur | 10/15 min | Mo to Su |
7 | white | Mjódd – Laugardalur | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
8 | purple | Skerjafjörður – Ártún | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
9 | pink | Sléttuvegur – Laugardalur | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
10 | light blue | Grandi – Laugardalur | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
11 | dark Green | Vesturbær – Laugardalur | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
Line no. | Route colour | Route | Running Interval (weekdays) |
Days of service |
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1 | Red | Laugardalur – Hafnarfjörður | 10/15 min | Mo to Su |
2 | green-silver | Laugardalur – Salahverfi | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
3 | yellow | Laugardalur – Kringlan | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
4 | blue | Laugardalur – Divanborg | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
5 | brown | Nauthóll – Norðlingaholt | 15/30 min | Mo to Su |
Fleet
As of 2023 the fleet consists of 130 low entry buses, which vary between diesel, electric and trolley buses and double decker buses.
Since 2017 the government of Hafnir wanted to phase out old diesel buses, which is still slowly happening. 46% of the fleet is already electric however there is ongoing discussion where either electric buses or trolley buses should be used. No definitive answer has been made yet.
Single-decker
Quantity | Manufacturer | Type | Passengers | Length | Notes | Photo |
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30 | Chienrú | Chienrú KLD | 60–70 | 9–13 | ||
30 | Chienrú | Chienrú 7700 Trolley bus version | 103 | 18 m | ||
50 | Chienrú | Chienrú 7000 | 40-69 | 12 m |
Double-decker bus
Quantity | Manufacturer | Type | Passengers | Length | Notes | Photo |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
20 | Chienrú | Chienrú K8D | 110 | 13.7 m |