EMT modifies 13 bus lines this Thursday due to a protest on Gran Vía

Thirteen EMT Madrid lines will change routes on October 22 due to a protest on Gran Vía and Jacometrezo from 8:00 to 15:00.

Alberto Sanz
Alberto Sanz
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Thirteen EMT Madrid lines will have alterations between 8:00 and 15:00 due to the protest. Its duration will depend on the cuts set by the Municipal Police.

The Municipal Transport Company (EMT Madrid) will modify the route of 13 bus lines this Thursday, 22 October, due to a protest on Gran Vía and Jacometrezo, as reported by madridinforma.es.

The changes will occur between 8:00 and 15:00, although their duration will depend on the development of the protest and the traffic cuts established by the Municipal Police. The affected services are the numbers 001, 002, 1, 2, 3, 44, 46, 74, 75, 133, 146, 147 and 148.

The incident is concentrated on Gran Vía and Jacometrezo, in the vicinity of Callao. EMT has not announced the suspension of these lines, but alterations in circulation conditioned by the protest. The notice does not include cancelled shelters or specific alternative stops, so it is advisable to check the status of the line before heading to the usual stop.

To consult the diversions, the company refers to its official website and mobile application. Customer service can be reached at 900 878 331, free of charge, and at 914 06 88 10. The official forecast places the end of the disruptions around 15:00, and the Metro may be an alternative to reach Callao or Gran Vía while the restrictions last.

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