The direct bus between Banská Štiavnica and Bratislava no longer runs.

Since May, the only direct bus route between these cities has stopped operating. A private bus company admitted it was not profitable because of high fuel prices, road tolls, and tax burden. Passengers must travel with changes, which increases travel time from 2.5 to sometimes 5 hours. The possibility of resuming the line will be considered in autumn, but only if the financial situation improves.