History of Urban Transport

• History of Sofia Trams

  In the end of 19 century, the horse-drawn omnibus known to people in Sofia as the “tram” was introduced in Sofia and started to operate permanent services from Gurkovo Square (Sveta Nedelya (Sabbath) Square) to the train station, Gorna...

• History of Sofia’s Urban Transport

  During the period of company development, including the time from 01.01.1901 to 01.09.1916 when it was operated by an anonymous Belgian corporation, the management was entrusted to a director nominated by the General Meeting of the company. The first...

• History of Trolleybus Transport

  In comparison with trams, transport by trolleybus was developed later. Its beginning on 14 February 1941 was marked by the opening of the first trolleybus service from the Gornobanski Pat stop to Gorna Banya. The line was 3.3 km...

• History of Bus Transport

  Unlike the other types of transport, buses were latecomers to the service of public transport in Sofia. On 20 April 1935, the first bus line in Sofia was put into operation. Later six more lines were opened with total length...