The Governing Council of the Cabildo approved yesterday to promote and extend in the future to the entire Island on-demand public transport in the mid-distance areas with systems such as the shared taxi. This is the meaning of the renewal of support for the model established in Los Realejos in 2011. –before, in 2009, Candelaria was the pioneer municipality– or expanding the network to the southern region formed by Güímar, Fasnia and Arico. Added to this is also the request from La Orotava to join the initiative that aims to communicate areas of Tenerife where buses do not reach, basically due to its complicated orography.
The insular Mobility area urged the renewal of the agreement signed at the time with the Los Realejos City Council for the provision of on-demand transportation in accessible shared-use taxis during the period 2023-2024. The initiative, which involves an investment of approximately 55,000 euros, facilitates the mobility of residents of certain areas of the northern municipality far from the town.
Connections with the south
The Cabildo, on the other hand, presents to the municipalities and the public opinion the new on-demand transportation system designed for Güímar, Fasnia and Arico. The three town councils of the southern region celebrate the measure, which will be implemented progressively.
On-demand transportation in these three population centers in the south of the Island will be launched in 2024. This is explained by the insular Minister of Mobility, Eulalia García, after holding a meeting last Monday at the Island Palace, with the mayor of Güímar. , Gustavo Pérez, the mayor of Arico, Olivia Delgado, who was accompanied by the first deputy mayor, Andrés Celestino, and the councilor for Social, Senior and Equality Services of Fasnia, Raquel Díaz.
The new regional on-demand transport system will be implemented progressively and will not have established routes, so it will be able to provide a more flexible service in the areas and times contemplated for this new model, especially during the established peak hours of 6:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Always linking the frequencies with the bus stops. The Cabildo plans to launch the same on-demand transportation system, progressively, in other regions in the north of the Island. Regarding the cost of the measure, once the service is awarded, it will be borne entirely. of the Island corporation. After the meeting, the Minister of Mobility, Eulalia García explained that this is a project that “is here to stay and will allow people to improve mobility since demand will always be linked to the closest bus stops, so It also promotes public transport, which is one of the main objectives that we have set for ourselves.
For his part, the mayor of Güímar, Gustavo Pérez, pointed out that “this is a solution for both the Agache region and its coastline that will benefit residents by being able to take a taxi and travel to stops in the municipality to connect with other towns.” ».
Dispersion
Along the same lines, the mayor of Arico, Olivia Delgado, valued the measure very positively “because it brings to the fore the reality of our municipality, the dispersion of its neighborhoods and the communication difficulties.” She stressed that “it is a very necessary service and that, in addition, all the citizens».
Like May water
Raquel Díaz Cruz, councilor for Social Services, Seniors and Equality of the Fasnia City Council, pointed out that from the municipality “we are waiting for the measure like May water and hoping that it works due to the reality of a town like ours with many scattered towns and neighborhoods. ».
Extension
Titsa will implement on-demand transportation throughout the Island in a gradual process to bring the bus closer to the most remote corners. This service will allow public transport users to travel by taxi to the stop closest to their home, The Median Connection.
