On 7 January 2026, the national newspaper Latvijas Avīze published an in-depth article exploring the on-demand transport pilot introduced in Alsunga and Vāne as part of the Interreg Central Baltic SuRuMo project.
The article highlights the experiences of local residents, drivers and project representatives, providing insights into how the new mobility service is helping address transport challenges in rural areas. It also explores growing demand for the service, its practical implementation and opportunities for the future.
Read the full article in Latvian: “Reģionos jāsāk pierast pie jauna pārvietošanās veida” by Ilmārs Randers, Latvijas Avīze, 7 January 2026.
About the project
The project “SuRuMo” (Sustainable Rural Mobility) is implemented to conduct research in pilot areas, collect and analyse data, and develop a unified digital platform, thereby finding solutions to ensure sustainable mobility in rural areas.
The project activities are carried out with the support of the Central Baltic Programme 2021–2027.
Information prepared by:
Anna Margreta Vērdiņa
Project Manager of “SuRuMo”
Kurzeme Planning Region
Tel. +371 27000178
E-mail: anna.verdina@kurzemesregions.lv
