Andorra Begins Installing Permanent Bus Shelters at New Stops
Work starts on marquesines at reorganised national bus line stops, but space constraints leave some without shelter amid resident complaints over.
Key Points
- New shelters installed gradually at confirmed stops from recent bus line reorganisation.
- Some stops skipped due to space limits blocking paths or accessibility rules.
- Residents complain of crowding into buildings on rainy days and missing schedules/routes.
- No completion timeline given for remaining installations.
Work has begun on installing new bus shelters at the stops created during the recent reorganisation of Andorra's national bus lines.
The latest changes, implemented several months ago, eliminated service at some existing stops while establishing others in previously unused locations. Initially, these new points were marked only with barriers and signs as temporary measures. Now, permanent shelters—known as marquesines—are being fitted at confirmed sites, with installations progressing gradually.
However, not all stops will receive shelters. In areas with limited space, authorities cannot install them without obstructing pedestrian pathways or breaching accessibility regulations. This has led to complaints from residents, particularly on rainy days when passengers crowd into nearby building entrances. Locals have also highlighted a lack of clear information on schedules and routes at these spots.
The reorganisation aimed to streamline services, but the uneven rollout of infrastructure has exposed practical challenges in denser urban zones. Officials have not specified a completion timeline for the remaining installations.
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