How is the Bratislava Transport Company planning to deal with the capacity of line 61?
With some of Ryanair’s and Wizz Air’s flights being moved from Vienna to Bratislava, the load on this line has noticeably increased. Lately, I’ve repeatedly had a very unpleasant experience travelling on it, most recently yesterday.
The long trolleybuses with luggage racks have a really cramped interior – partly because of these racks, and partly because the doors open inwards.
Yesterday, on top of that, a short trolleybus – probably from the backup fleet – was put on the line. Considering the current passenger numbers, it was absolutely inadequate and travelling was extremely uncomfortable.
I believe that with the ongoing growth in passengers, especially due to the frequent and convenient flights from Bratislava, the situation needs to be looked at systemically. This is not just my personal experience – I’ve heard similar complaints from several friends who regularly commute to and from the airport for work.
If line 61 is still to serve as a main connection to the airport, its capacity and operational setup probably deserve a serious discussion.
With some of Ryanair’s and Wizz Air’s flights being moved from Vienna to Bratislava, the load on this line has noticeably increased. Lately, I’ve repeatedly had a very unpleasant experience travelling on it, most recently yesterday.
The long trolleybuses with luggage racks have a really cramped interior – partly because of these racks, and partly because the doors open inwards.
Yesterday, on top of that, a short trolleybus – probably from the backup fleet – was put on the line. Considering the current passenger numbers, it was absolutely inadequate and travelling was extremely uncomfortable.
I believe that with the ongoing growth in passengers, especially due to the frequent and convenient flights from Bratislava, the situation needs to be looked at systemically. This is not just my personal experience – I’ve heard similar complaints from several friends who regularly commute to and from the airport for work.
If line 61 is still to serve as a main connection to the airport, its capacity and operational setup probably deserve a serious discussion.
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