Prague’s Retro Revival: Iconic Škoda Bus Returns to Streets

The Prague Public Transport Company (DPP) has expanded its retro fleet with the purchase of a vintage Škoda 706 RTO MTZ bus.

This iconic vehicle, manufactured in 1970, originally operated in Jihlava for seven years.

After changing ownership in the 1990s, the bus was carefully restored in 2021 by its new owner, an entrepreneur who had planned to organize paid retro tours around Jihlava. However, the business venture did not succeed, and the fully renovated bus was put up for sale.

“We seized the opportunity because there are very few of these buses left in such excellent technical condition after a major overhaul,” said Jan Šurovský, Technical Director of the Prague Public Transport Company.

“We decided to add this model to our retro bus fleet to enhance the historic Route K, offering an authentic experience to our passengers.”

The Škoda 706 RTO MTZ bus was once a common sight on the streets of Prague in the late 1970s and early 1980s. As part of the restoration, technicians recently replaced one incorrectly sized wheel and repainted the bus in its original period livery, ensuring it looks just as it did decades ago.

This bus will now serve Prague’s historic “K” route, replacing the Karosa 6380 model, which is scheduled to be sold.

Passengers will be able to experience this retro ride for the first time on Sunday, October 20. The bus will also be available for private excursions, offering a unique journey into Prague’s transport past.

Route K: A Nostalgic Journey Through Prague

Route K will take passengers on a trip through the following stops: STADION STRAHOV – Koleje Strahov – Malovanka – Park Maxe van der Stoela – Vozovna Střešovice – Prašný most – Vítězné náměstí – Lotyšská – Na Santince – Dukla, Juliska – U Matěje – Špitálka – Dyrinka Han – Sušická – Na Pískách – Starodejvická – Pod Vyhlídkou – Macharovo náměstí – Vozovna Střešovice – Park Maxe van der Stoela – Pohořelec – Malovanka – Koleje Strahov – STADION STRAHOV.

For just 100 CZK, passengers can enjoy a memorable trip through some of the most historic parts of Prague on this vintage bus.

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