Long-time head of 'Klaipėdos keleivinio transporto' dismissed Gintaras Neniškis
Gintaras Neniškis has been dismissed as the head of 'Klaipėdos keleivinio transporto', with Alina Mikalauskė appointed as the interim leader.
Gintaras Neniškis, who served as the director of Klaipėdos keleivinio transporto (KKT) from 2019 to 2023, has been dismissed from his position, as confirmed by Neniškis himself to the news portal VE.lt. This development indicates a significant change within the organization, which is primarily responsible for passenger transport services in Klaipėda and its suburbs. Neniškis's tenure has been marked by the management of a transportation network that operated 71 routes and served approximately 38 million passengers in the year preceding his dismissal.
In the interim, Alina Mikalauskė has been appointed to lead the organization temporarily while the city mayor will decide on a permanent replacement. The city of Klaipėda holds sole ownership of KKT and influences its operational leadership. It's noteworthy that the organization is not only pivotal in transporting passengers but also controls parking fees within the city, marking its dual role in local transportation and municipal governance.
The fact that KKT operates under a competitive appointment process for its leaders, as noted in its statutes, reflects the city's commitment to maintaining a dynamic and efficient management structure. The mayor's involvement in both the hiring and firing processes underscores a politically accountable framework that may influence future decisions within the organization and could have broader implications for transportation management in Klaipėda as it continues to adapt to growing urban demands.