Przystanki

Przystanki are the Polish term for stops in public transport. They are the points along a route where vehicles halt to pick up or drop off passengers. The concept covers bus stops, tram stops, trolleybus stops, and railway passenger stops, and the term is widely used in signage, timetables, and route descriptions.

Stops vary in size and facilities. Common elements include a named sign, a timetable or digital information board, seating or shelter, lighting, and sometimes ticket machines. In urban areas, stops are typically spaced along streets and integrated with other services; in railway systems, przystanki can be simple flag stops or formal stops with platforms, while larger stations are called stacje. A stop may be designated as przystanek osobowy to indicate a passenger stop with basic facilities.

Administration and planning are handled by local authorities and transport operators. The placement of stops, accessibility standards, and information services are coordinated to ensure efficient service and safe passenger movement. Poland’s public transport networks use standardized naming conventions, and stop information is often synchronized with timetable data exchanges and digital displays.

The term also appears as a common noun in everyday speech, and may occur in place names or local designations in various regions of Poland.