Prague’s public transport network resumed its full timetable, ending the reduced winter schedule that had been in place since early January.

Starting today, March 2, trams and buses across the city began running at standard intervals again, particularly during peak hours.

The annual adjustment, often referred to as the “half-holiday” schedule, is introduced at the start of the year when passenger numbers typically fall.

City officials cite lower demand and cost savings as the main reasons for temporarily limiting service. Unlike in previous years, metro operations were not reduced this winter and continued without interruption.

With the return to regular service, tram frequencies during morning and afternoon rush hours have tightened. Standard tram lines now run every eight minutes instead of ten. On the city’s busiest routes — lines 9, 17 and 22 — trams are once again arriving every four minutes, down from five-minute intervals during January and February.

Bus services have also increased in frequency. Most urban bus routes, including trolleybus line 58, are back to six-minute intervals in the morning peak, compared with 7.5 minutes during the winter schedule.

Afternoon service has improved as well, with waiting times shortened from ten minutes to 7.5 minutes on many routes. Bus lines that normally operate at longer intervals remain unchanged.

January and February bring fewer domestic and foreign visitors to the Czech capital. University students are often away during the exam period, and those who remain tend to travel less. In February, spring holidays at Prague’s primary and secondary schools further reduce daily ridership.

Still, the policy has drawn criticism. Some passengers and municipal politicians say that even with lower overall demand, trams and buses can become overcrowded when intervals are extended.

They argue that longer waits and packed vehicles risk pushing commuters toward cars, undermining the city’s efforts to promote public transport.

The Prague Public Transit Company has not announced any further seasonal adjustments for this year. For now, passengers can expect standard service levels across the network as the city moves into the spring period.

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