Unofficial Shuttles Fill Gap on Closed RN-20 Road to Andorra
Drivers from Pas de la Casa offer €40 round-trip shuttles to L'Hospitalet amid RN-20 closure, providing faster access than trains or buses for.
Key Points
- RN-20 shut due to weather, forcing train reliance to French border.
- Off-duty drivers, locals offer point-to-point shuttles for €40 round trip.
- Demand from tobacco buyers and businesses amid tourism drop.
- Echoes pandemic adaptations; authorities silent on legality.
Drivers from Pas de la Casa are offering unofficial shuttle services to L'Hospitalet de Llània and back for €40 round trips, capitalizing on the ongoing closure of the RN-20 road and limited transport options.
The RN-20, a key cross-border route, remains shut due to weather-related issues, forcing most travellers to rely on trains to reach the French border town of L'Hospitalet. Despite increased shuttle bus services, demand has spurred this informal "black market" operation. Operators—ranging from off-duty taxi drivers with vans or MPVs to local residents and even shop staff—pick up customers directly upon train arrival, providing faster and more flexible journeys than scheduled buses.
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