Temporary ban on electric cars in public transport areas in Oslo and Akershus

Electric cars must give way to buses in Oslo and Akershus.

Tuesday 2 April at 10:26 a.m

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration and Oslo municipality will temporarily remove the access for electric cars to drive in the public transport lanes in Oslo and Akershus from 6 May.

The ban is being introduced to improve accessibility for public transport when the Ring 1 tunnels close on 1 July.

According to the press release, the proportion of electric cars in the public transport lanes during rush hour is now so large that the buses are significantly delayed. Therefore, the electric car advantage is temporarily removed during the period the tunnels are closed.

– Our job is to ensure that people get around, and this measure is crucial to ensure an efficient and predictable public transport service, says Snorre Lægran, director of planning at Ruter.

The measure is launched before the actual closure of Ring 1, so that there is time to make any adjustments before the tunnel works start on 1 July.

The Norwegian Public Roads Administration encourages those who can to leave the car and instead travel by public transport, cycle or walk. Good signage and information should help to ensure that fewer people drive incorrectly and have to turn around in the city center when Ring 1 is closed.

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