Residents travelling between Malaga city and the Axarquia have more bus connections from Monday, October 26, after 59 additional daily services were introduced to tackle rising demand and overcrowding.
The expansion increases the number of daily services from 386 to 445 across routes connecting Malaga, Rincon de la Victoria, Los Rubios, Torre del Mar and Velez-Malaga, according to the official announcement of 59 additional daily bus services across Malaga and Axarquia.
The expansion is intended to improve public transport connections, particularly during peak hours.
Which bus routes get more services?
The additional journeys are distributed across four main corridors, with Torre del Mar receiving the largest increase.
The daily additions are:
- Rincon de la Victoria: 12 extra services, an increase of 7.3 per cent.
- Los Rubios: 11 extra services, an increase of 23.9 per cent.
- Torre del Mar: 22 extra services, an increase of 19 per cent.
- Velez-Malaga: 14 extra services, an increase of 23.7 per cent.
The changes affect routes connecting Malaga with Rincon de la Victoria, Los Rubios, Torre del Mar and Velez-Malaga.
Passengers can check the latest bus timetables and routes through the Malaga Metropolitan Transport Consortium before travelling.
Why are more buses being introduced?
The expansion follows an increase in passenger numbers across one of the main public transport corridors serving the eastern side of Malaga province.
Velez-Malaga joined the metropolitan transport consortium’s integrated fare system on May 1, allowing passengers to benefit from integrated and discounted fares. Read more about Velez-Malaga joining the Malaga transport network and the travel-card changes introduced at the time.
The increase in passenger numbers has also brought complaints about overcrowding, with some buses arriving at stops already full and passengers having to wait for another service.
The latest expansion is intended to bring the number of services closer to passenger demand, although it remains to be seen whether the additional journeys will be enough to resolve the problems.
Wider transport improvements across Axarquia
The latest changes follow other transport initiatives in the area, including plans to improve public transport links from Rincon de la Victoria through a planned Park & Ride facility.
Velez-Malaga has also introduced seasonal services connecting the town with Torre del Mar. Read more about Velez-Malaga’s bus connections with Torre del Mar.
Passengers should consult the official transport consortium website for current route information, timetables and fare details.
