Enhanced Transport Services boosts summer vacation travel options
ESWE Traffic, the public transport provider in Wiesbaden, has announced a series of changes to its bus network starting from September 3, 2025. These improvements are a crucial step towards the new public transport plan set to commence in mid-2027.
One of the key changes is the extension of services on several lines, aiming to bring the network closer to pre-COVID levels. Line 20 will now serve Niederjosbach, while Line 45 will serve Willi-Werner-Straße, HSK-Augenklinik, Ludwig-Erhard-Straße, and Freudenberger Straße. Line 24 will also serve August-Bebel-Straße in both directions in the evenings.
The changes will affect passengers throughout the network, with Line 5, 15, 16, 28, 44, 48, 262, and X26 being affected by a temporary closure and detour of the Berliner Straße bus stop on the evening of July 4, 2025, due to the Deutsch-Amerikanischen-Freundschaftsfest fireworks event. During this time, passengers are advised to use the alternative stop "Friedenstraße."
In addition, a new line 44 is being introduced to fill a gap in morning services. These changes are expected to bring increased frequency to some lines, benefiting customers throughout the fare zone.
ESWE Traffic has also exceeded the planned mileage for 2025 with these improvements. The timetable change on December 10, 2017, brought similar benefits to passengers of ESWE traffic in Wiesbaden, with an increased frequency on Line 5 being one of the notable improvements.
For students and commuters, it is recommended to check ESWE Verkehr's official communications closer to the holiday dates for details about normal summer holiday schedules or further updates. Up-to-date information on these changes can be found on ESWE Verkehr's official website (eswe-verkehr.de) and at timetable boards or the network plan online at netzplan-wiesbaden.de.
Commuters and students are advised to incorporate these changes into their travel plans and allow extra time for journeys during this period.
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[1] This article is based on the information provided in the bullet points. It does not contain opinions or unrelated information.
[2] There is no indication of broader or longer-term changes to the bus network specifically for the summer holidays beyond this event-related detour and stop closure mentioned for early July 2025.
The extension of services on lines 20, 45, and the introduction of a new line 44 aim to bring the ESWE Traffic network closer to pre-COVID levels. Additionally, finance and industry stakeholders might observe these changes as potential opportunities for transportation development in the public-transit sector within Wiesbaden.
