Annual Report 2023 - aarsrapport2023.ruter.no

The residents of Oslo and Akershus are world champions in traveling together. Every journey they take by public transport instead of a private car contributes to cleaner air and the preservation of nature. Ruter’s ambition is clear: We will make public transport so attractive that it becomes the first choice for even more people. At the same time, we are working towards zero emissions from our operations. In 2023, we have taken major steps in the right direction.

CEO of Ruter, Bernt Reitan Jenssen. Photo: Ruter AS/Nucleus AS, Peter Gløersen

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Increase in eco-friendly travel

During the pandemic, more people traveled by car, at the expense of green travel modes. In 2023, this finally began to change. Towards the end of the year, public transport, walking, and cycling returned to the same levels as before the pandemic.

Public transport share 2023:

26 %

+9 percentage points from the low of 17% in 2021

Our customers are back

The significant return of customers in 2023 after the pandemic had a positive impact on Ruter’s finances. Ruter’s purpose is not to generate financial gain for its political owners, but to deliver the most extensive public transport service possible for the available funds.

Annual result 2023:

23 million NOK

The goal is zero-emission public transport

For 10 years, Ruter has been working towards the ambition of zero-emission public transport in our region. In 2023, the final pieces were put in place to make Oslo the world’s first capital with zero-emission operation of public transport

Emission free share 2023:

51.5 %

Per 31. December 2023

A Viable Alternative to the Private Car

How can we encourage more people to travel by public transport whenever possible, and use their cars only when necessary? The Oslo region boasts one of the world’s best public transport systems. However, to achieve the goal of zero growth in urban car traffic, we must rethink what public transport is – and what it can become.

Increase in boardings in 2023:

13 %

Data-Driven Public Transport

Collecting data and utilizing artificial intelligence to understand it is key to developing the public transport of the future – one that is better for both the people and the planet.

More than

AI projects
by the end of 2023

Significant Emission Reduction

In 2023, we began to see the tangible results of the electric revolution, with a significant decrease in NOx, SOx, and CO2 emissions from the operation of Ruter’s vehicles and vessels. However, sustainability encompasses more than just emission reductions.

Emissions reductions in 2023:

10 %

42 % NOx
17 % particulate matter