The capacity of line 61 is on edge thanks to line 64 being shorter so majority of people where 61 goes have to use this line instead. In the past, 64 went directly to Trnavka and was sharing the route with 61 in almost its full lenght, providing better capacity especially in rush hours.
Otherwise, it wouldnt be that bad in my opinion.
Otherwise, it wouldnt be that bad in my opinion.
AxLu
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.