Paphos Transport Organisation (OSYPA) has implemented an immediate reduction in bus services starting Monday, 10 November 2025, after the Ministry of Transport ordered 11 buses of a specific model to be grounded for safety inspection.
The decision follows a bus fire on Wednesday morning near the Tombs of the Kings area. This incident marks the sixth fire involving the same bus model in the last three years.
OSYPA Director Andreas Rodosthenous confirmed the immobilisation of the vehicles has necessitated an emergency timetable change. The revised schedule will remain in effect until an international expert, who is due to arrive this weekend, completes inspections and certifies the buses’ suitability.
The ministry’s decision affects 11 high-capacity buses that serve approximately 1,000 residents daily. While initial assessments point to an electrical fault as the likely cause of the latest blaze, the recurring problem has led authorities to investigate two potential issues: either a fundamental design flaw (manufacturer accountability) or inadequate maintenance (contractor accountability).
The public should note that the current schedule remains valid for Saturday and Sunday, 8 and 9 November, with the revised schedule taking effect on Monday.
Revised weekday timetables (Monday – Friday)
Parents and students relying on the school bus system should note the most critical change:
- Route M24 (School Bus): This route, serving Timi-Acheleia Koloni to various Lyceums and Gymnasiums, will now start five minutes earlier at 6:45 AM.
The following lists detail the revised schedules for key city and tourist routes. Expect delays and longer wait times on these routes due to the reduction in the available fleet.
Route 610 (Municipal Market – Kato Paphos Harbour)
- From Municipal Market: 6:05, 6:35, 7:05, 7:35, 8:05, 8:20, 8:35, 8:50, 9:05, 9:25, 9:45, 10:05, 10:25, 11:05, 11:45, 12:20, 12:45, 12:55, 14:15, 14:30, 14:55, 15:10, 15:35, 15:45, 16:20, 19:20, 19:50, 20:20, 20:50, 21:20, 21:50, 22:20, 22:50, 23:20.
- From Harbour Station: 6:20, 6:50, 7:20, 8:05, 8:20, 8:35, 8:50, 9:05, 9:25, 9:45, 10:05, 10:45, 11:25, 12:00, 12:25, 12:35, 13:00, 14:35, 14:50, 15:15, 15:30, 16:05, 16:40, 19:35, 20:05, 20:35, 21:05, 21:35, 22:05, 22:35, 23:05, 23:35.
Route 611 (Tombs of the Kings Station – Geroskipou Beach/Waterpark)
- From Tombs of the Kings Station: Early Morning: 06:20, 6:30, 7:05, 7:55. Morning Peak: 8:05 to 10:05 (Every 10 minutes). Daytime: 10:30 to 17:45 (Every 20–25 minutes). Evening/Night: 18:05 to 23:45 (Every 20 minutes), followed by 00:00, 00:20, 00:35.
- From Geroskipou Beach (Waterpark): Early Morning: 6:45, 7:30. Morning Peak: 8:25 to 10:35 (Every 10 minutes). Daytime: 11:00 to 17:30 (Every 20–25 minutes). Evening/Night: 18:00, 18:15, 18:35 to 23:55 (Every 20 minutes), followed by 00:10, 00:25, 00:45, 01:00.
Route 615 (Tombs of the Kings Station – Coral Bay)
- From Tombs of the Kings Station: Early Morning: 6:20, 6:30, 7:30. Morning Peak: 8:00 to 10:00 (Various frequency). Daytime: 10:20 to 18:00 (Every 15–25 minutes). Evening/Night: 18:00 to 00:15 (Every 15–20 minutes), followed by 00:40.
- From Coral Bay: Early Morning: 7:00, 8:00. Morning Peak: 8:30 to 10:35 (Every 10 minutes). Daytime: 10:55 to 18:20 (Every 15–25 minutes). Evening/Night: 18:30 to 00:45 (Every 15–20 minutes), followed by 01:05.
For the most reliable information during this period of safety inspections, OSYPA advises the public to consult their official website or real-time travel apps for any potential further changes.
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