News Ultra
Intro
18 September, 2026
Biggest increase in traffic in a long time
This year, we are bringing forward the winter timetable for Ultra by one week starting September 28. In connection with that, we are making the largest traffic increase in a long time.
11 September, 2026
Monthly ticket with 50% - special conditions
In the autumn of 2026, we have 50% on our 30-day period ticket. The discount also comes with special conditions as it is a temporary discount that is subsidized by the state.
9 September, 2026
Student discount for those who are 26 years and older
From the autumn semester, you no longer need to be registered in Umeå to get a student discount on Ultra's 30-day period ticket.
10 August, 2026
Ultra switches to autumn timetable
On August 10, Ultra will switch to the autumn timetable. It also means more bus traffic. Keep track of the trips in our app Ultra - Umeå's public transport.
18 June, 2026
30 days half price
Try the government-discounted monthly ticket! From 1 July to 1 December 2026, you can buy a 30-day period ticket at half price and make unlimited trips.
17 March, 2026
Congratulations all bus drivers!
On March 18, we celebrate Bus Drivers' Day! Take the opportunity to congratulate all the bus drivers you meet.
9 March, 2026
Card balance - new feature
We are now launching a new service for those who travel with a bus card. The service is called Kortsaldo (Card Balance).
12 February, 2026
Västerbotten is going against the trend
Västerbotten stands out in this year's Public Transport Barometer. Residents feel safest in the country and travel by public transport to a greater extent. The market share of Ultra, Umeå's local transport is increasing, and for Västerbotten it is at the same level.
28 January, 2026
World Rally Championship 2026
The World Rally Championship 2026 kicks off on February 12-15 in Umeå and the surrounding area.
28 November, 2025
Company Portal is improved
From 2 December, the company portal will become Länstrafiken Företag. An updated version of the same portal with a lot of improvements. Before the transition, we need to have a shutdown on 1 December.
15 October, 2025
Show that you want to get on the bus
Wear reflecting gear and show that you want to travel with the bus when it approaches your stop.
15 September, 2025
Personalised traffic information
Now you can choose to receive a notification in the app if something happens that may affect your travel. The feature is available in both our apps and you choose which stops, lines or departures you want information about.
23 April, 2025
Adjusted Ultra fares
From Monday 28 April, we will adjust the ticket prices for Ultra. Ultra is the city traffic in Umeå municipality.
21 April, 2025
Ultra switches to summer schedule
From 28 April, Ultra will switch to summer timetable.
26 March, 2025
See the number of days or trips
With the new bus card, you cannot see the remaining days or journeys on board the bus. The driver cannot see it either. You can see it on My Pages, at Reseinfo or at a staffed bus station.
24 March, 2025
We're opening My Pages
Now we have My pages on our website. Your own page where you can manage your own and others' journeys, and you can also secure your bus card by registering it on My Pages. My Pages replaces the "My Bus Card" service and our online store as a sales channel.
8 November, 2024
Discount - for group tickets
Are you traveling in a group at the same time? Buy multiple single tickets at the same time and automatically get a 20% discount on the entire purchase.
30 September, 2024
Increased bus traffic and new investments in Umeå
When the winter timetable is introduced on 30 September 2024, there will be a significant increase in city traffic in Umeå. In addition to expanding traffic during rush hour, we are also investing in a new direct line between Umedalen and Ersboda via Västerslätt's industrial area.
18 September, 2024
Bus traffic to and from Västerslätt
Here is information about bus traffic to and from Västerslätt.
18 September, 2024
Do you want to become a test passenger on the new route 79?
We are now looking for test passengers for the new direct route called line 79. There is a new direct route between Ersboda and Umedalen via Västerslätt's industrial area.
9 September, 2024
New departure and arrival boards throughout Västerbotten
During the autumn, we will have new digital departure and arrival boards in Västerbotten.
6 August, 2024
Meet our travelers
We have the honor to introduce some of our fantastic travelers. Read the last two traveler portraits and also enjoy past stories.
27 June, 2024
Phasing out of Reskassa
From Monday 1 July 2024, it is no longer possible to top up your travel credit (reskassa) on board the bus or in the webshop.
31 May, 2024
Good passenger numbers in Västerbotten
More people travelled in regional transport in April 2024 than in April last year. In Ultra, we have broken travel records with 10 million trips in the past year. All this thanks to you as a traveler! Thanks!
26 March, 2024
Using the app
Find all the new features and how to make the most of our app Tabussen.nu.