Borlänge municipality offers a new free summer bus from the center to swimming spots such as Långsjön.
A free summer bus runs from central Borlänge to Långsjön, Masenbadet and Gyllbergen during the summer.
The municipality wants the service to increase access to the swimming spots and show that Borlänge has attractions beyond the city center.
On a Wednesday morning Kira Kostomarova, Marina Blazhei, Yehor Danko and Inna Danko waited for the bus to Långsjön for a swim.
Dalatrafik's summer timetable running from 15 June to 16 August has drawn criticism from passengers.
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The Social Democrats in Säter propose introducing app-controlled bus service in the municipality, inspired by a system in Värmland. Passengers would book buses on demand instead of following fixed timetables. The model has proven successful in Säffle and Grums.
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