| Authors: | Jørgen Aarhaug, Johan Martin Gerrard |
| Report nr: | 2155/2026 |
| ISBN (digital version): | 978-82-480-1865-0 |
| Language: | Norwegian |
| Attachments | Summary, in Norwegian only, pdf Full report, in Norwegian only, pdf |
Public transport has reached a new normal situation after undergoing major changes during the pandemic. This report takes a closer look at Norwegian public transport in 2025 and the developments between 2019 and 2025. The main observation is that even though the number of passengers in 2025 has surpassed that in 2019, however the finances have still not recovered, although there is some improvement. The financial situation is still challenging for the public transport system. Ticket revenues have seen a real-term decline, while the costs of operating public transport have increased significantly faster than inflation. In 2025, the gap between these was largely covered through increased allocations from the county authorities.
