The development of the public transport system in Tirana, Albania is described as an example of a developing country. The political history of the country has resulted in an obsolete road network with poor road conditionsand unstable rail services. Public bus companies are represented by municipal companies, running buses donated by western companies. The buses are economic, but not always reliable or comfortable. A fleet of privately owned minibuses and vans has sprung up as an alternative to bus travel. The vans operate as shared taxis, operating along a specified route, which can have flexible adjustments. Two different regulatory regimes exist: the deregulated regime (free competition) and the authorisation (or licensing) regime. The existing transport supply system is evaluated and compared with existing legal and regulatory regimes in Europe. The efficiency and safetyof the system are considered. For the covering entry of this conference please see ITRD E132365
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