Andorra Reviews Bus Service Amid Overcrowding Complaints
Government monitors national bus network after summer route changes, blaming weather for recent overcrowding while committing to user-focused.
Key Points
- Government reviewing bus routes, stops, schedules post-summer changes due to overcrowding.
- Overcrowding linked to bad weather boosting public transport use amid road disruptions.
- Complaints from Ordino (no hospital stop) and Escaldes-Engordany (stop placement).
- Free service backed by €12M+ yearly investment; continuous monitoring for enhancements.
The Andorran government is conducting ongoing reviews of the national bus service following summer changes to routes, stops, and schedules, amid reports of overcrowding on certain lines.
Government spokesperson and minister Guillem Casal addressed the issue during a press conference after the Council of Ministers meeting. He noted that Secretary of State for Energy Transition, Transport, and Mobility David Forné is continuously monitoring the service's performance to deliver improvements for residents.
Casal attributed recent overcrowding to challenging weather conditions over the past few days, which have disrupted road traffic and likely driven more people to public transport. He stressed that officials are constantly evaluating enhancements tailored to user needs.
The service remains free for the public, supported by an annual public investment exceeding €12 million. Casal highlighted these efforts as part of a commitment to maintaining reliable transport.
Debate over the bus network intensified this summer with the rollout of the modifications. Public dissatisfaction prompted weeks of adjustments and last-minute fixes to the initial plan. Notable complaints included residents of Ordino frustrated by the lack of a stop at the hospital, and people in Escaldes-Engordany objecting to a stop's placement on Avinguda del Pessebre.
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