Safely into the new year: bus timetable for New Year's Eve in Solingen adjusted!

Safely into the new year: bus timetable for New Year's Eve in Solingen adjusted!

Today, December 30, 2025, it's that time again: New Year's Eve is just around the corner and many Cologne residents are thinking about the mobility-related framework conditions for the turn of the year. The team behind the municipal bus operation in Solingen has already taken precautions to adapt the bus service on New Year's Eve to ensure a safe and carefree celebration. As the Solingen news According to reports, all buses will go to the depot on December 31st from around 10:30 p.m. to ensure that no vehicles are on the move during the fireworks display.

The last vehicle arrives at the depot around 11:15 p.m. There will then be an interruption of operations until 1:30 a.m. on New Year's Day. From this point on, the night express (NE) will resume at Graf-Wilhelm-Platz, with buses running on popular routes at the usual hourly intervals. The lines NE 21, NE 22 and NE 23 are particularly in demand. In order to cope with the rush, the local transport companies use articulated buses.

Silence on public transport and special timetables

But it's not just in Solingen that there are adjusted timetables. Changes to local public transport are also expected in other cities such as Stuttgart or Leipzig on New Year's Eve. According to the Stuttgart News There will be a special timetable for buses and trains on New Year's Eve. Stops like Charlottenplatz will be central points for local transport, which will be closed from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. so that buses and light rail trains cannot stop at this point.

For all those who are in Leipzig, the... MDR Information ready: The streets at Connewitzer Kreuz will be closed from 9 p.m. Public transport will be suspended there from 11:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. before reduced operations begin after midnight.

Everything in view

In addition to the closures, special plans are also being implemented in many other cities in Germany. During the celebrations, it is advisable to check the current timetables in advance to avoid unpleasant surprises. For example, the VVS team recommends using the online timetable information to find out about any changes to bus services.

One thing is certain for the people of Cologne: planning for a safe journey and journey home during New Year's Eve is secured. Whether taking the bus home or taking public transport to celebrate, it is important to those responsible to ensure order and safety during the turbulent night. After all, it's time to ring in the New Year safely and carefree!