Tallinna Autobussikoondis

Tallinna Autobussikoondis ("Tallinn Bus Company" in English, abbreviated as TAK) is the largest bus operator in Tallinn, Estonia.

TAK was founded in 1945 as a state-owned company, under which status it operated until 1993, when it was reorganised as a public limited company owned by the City of Tallinn. Currently, the company is divided into seven operating divisions:

*Tallinn City Lines ("Tallinna Linnaliinid"), which operates bus lines in the city
*Bus Repair and Maintenance ("Busside Remont ja Hooldus"), which is involved in maintenance of the bus fleet
*TAK Training Centre ("TAK Koolituskeskus"), which trains bus drivers, as well as international lorry drivers and car drivers
*TAK Real Estate ("TAK Kinnisvara"), which owns the bus stations, buildings and energy supply of the company
*TAK Catering ("TAK Toitlustus"), which provides catering and food to TAK staff
*Burman’s Willa, which provides conference and hotel facilities
*Kadaka Sport, which provides recreational and sports facilities

Buses

TAK uses Scania and Volvo buses. During the Soviet era Ikarus buses were used. Currently used buses are:
*Scania Omnilink
*Scania L94
*Scania L113
*Scania K270UB
*Volvo B10M
*Volvo B12M

See also

* List of bus routes in Tallinn
* Transport in Estonia
* [http://www.tak.ee Offical website]