Legendary Ikarus buses to retire, but you can still have a ride on them in Budapest

Legendary Ikarus buses will retire, but you have a chance to have a last ride on them in the second half of this week. You may find below when and where you can travel on the legendary Ikarus high-floor buses that will soon say goodbye to us. The buses will be replaced by more modern types equipped with air-conditioners and low-floor decks to serve even those passengers who struggle with disabilities.

Here is your chance to get nostalgic on a legendary Hungarian bus

Between 17 and 20 November, you will still be able to have a last ride on the legendary Ikarus 280 high-floor buses in Budapest, iho.hu, a Hungarian transport news website, wrote. Do not miss the chance, they recommend.

The Budapest Transport Company (BKK) will allow passengers to travel on high-floor buses between Thursday and Sunday. The last occasion Ikarus 280 buses commute in Budapest according to the timetable will be this Friday. However, there will be additional high-floor models driving around the city to get us in a nostalgic mood.

Celebrating the end of an era

After that, an era will end in Budapest: there will be no more active high-floor buses in Budapest. Of course, that change helps many people struggling with disabilities and having difficulties getting on or off the high-floor types. However, many may have good memories attached to the retiring old Ikarus buses. Below you may find when and where you can have one more ride on the legendary bus types.