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Now it's time to switch to new equipment on board the buses. From week 41 2026, we will start rolling out new equipment on board for the driver. This will take place gradually until the end of the year.

This year, we are bringing forward the winter timetable for Ultra by one week starting September 28. In connection with that, we are making the largest traffic increase in a long time.

In the autumn of 2026, we have 50% on our 30-day period ticket. The discount also comes with special conditions as it is a temporary discount that is subsidized by the state.

From the autumn semester, you no longer need to be registered in Umeå to get a student discount on Ultra's 30-day period ticket.

On August 10, Ultra will switch to the autumn timetable. It also means more bus traffic. Keep track of the trips in our app Ultra - Umeå's public transport.

Try the government-discounted monthly ticket! From 1 July to 1 December 2026, you can buy a 30-day period ticket at half price and make unlimited trips.

On March 18, we celebrate Bus Drivers' Day! Take the opportunity to congratulate all the bus drivers you meet.

We are now launching a new service for those who travel with a bus card. The service is called Kortsaldo (Card Balance).

Västerbotten stands out in this year's Public Transport Barometer. Residents feel safest in the country and travel by public transport to a greater extent. The market share of Ultra, Umeå's local transport is increasing, and for Västerbotten it is at the same level.

The World Rally Championship 2026 kicks off on February 12-15 in Umeå and the surrounding area.

From 2 December, the company portal will become Länstrafiken Företag. An updated version of the same portal with a lot of improvements. Before the transition, we need to have a shutdown on 1 December.

Wear reflecting gear and show that you want to travel with the bus when it approaches your stop.

On 30 September, line 79 turned 1 year old.

Now you can choose to receive a notification in the app if something happens that may affect your travel. The feature is available in both our apps and you choose which stops, lines or departures you want information about.

From Monday 28 April, we will adjust the ticket prices for Ultra. Ultra is the city traffic in Umeå municipality.

From 28 April, Ultra will switch to summer timetable.

Are you traveling in a group at the same time? Buy multiple single tickets at the same time and automatically get a 20% discount on the entire purchase.

Here is information about bus traffic to and from Västerslätt.

We are now looking for test passengers for the new direct route called line 79. There is a new direct route between Ersboda and Umedalen via Västerslätt's industrial area.

We have the honor to introduce some of our fantastic travelers. Read the last two traveler portraits and also enjoy past stories.

From Monday 1 July 2024, it is no longer possible to top up your travel credit (reskassa) on board the bus or in the webshop.

More people travelled in regional transport in April 2024 than in April last year. In Ultra, we have broken travel records with 10 million trips in the past year. All this thanks to you as a traveler! Thanks!