Feasibility of reviving and development of local public transport in lithuanian regions

The paper describes the problems of passenger transportation by local bus transport and possibilities to support rural public transport integrating it into the national and European passenger transportation networks. The emphasis is placed on Lithuanian local bus transport companies' capability to attract more passengers. The situation in the public transport market is analysed and major factors influencing the passenger flows on bus routes in Lithuania are described. A forecast for local passenger transport development is also presented