The government is planning changes to bus services in an effort to address persistent problems, including missing timetables at bus stops, difficulties paying for tickets and the lack of online booking options for intercity buses.
Speaking on state radio, Transport Minister Evy Tsolaki said bus companies had already been informed that they must display timetables at stops.
She also said the credit card payment system, which is already available in Limassol, would be extended to other cities.
Online bookings considered for intercity buses
The ministry is also examining the possibility of introducing online reservations for intercity bus services.
The aim is to prevent passengers from being left behind at bus stops because buses have reached full capacity.
Tsolaki also acknowledged that, on some routes, travelling by bus takes twice as long as making the same journey by car.
Bus lanes among measures to improve journey times
The minister attributed the longer journey times partly to traffic congestion and the lack of priority for buses on the road network.
Measures are being promoted to address the issue, including the creation of dedicated bus lanes.
Tsolaki said problems that can be resolved under existing contracts would be addressed in cooperation with the bus companies.
Other changes will be considered during the preparation of new contracts.
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