Unions and Government Plan New Bus Routes to Connect Industrial Parks

The new sustainable mobility law aims to synchronize public transport schedules with factory work shifts.

Generic image of an intercity bus arriving at an industrial estate.
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Generic image of an intercity bus arriving at an industrial estate.

The Catalan Government and major unions CCOO and UGT are collaborating to design new intercity bus routes that prioritize access to industrial parks starting in 2028.

The upcoming Sustainable Mobility Law recognizes commuting as a basic right. This initiative seeks to reorganize road transport by aligning bus frequencies with company shifts, ensuring that workers have reliable alternatives to private vehicles.

"It is an opportunity for the reorganization of intercity transport, combining it with Rodalies and FGC."

Alberto Puivecino · Mobility Manager at CCOO
Union representatives from UGT emphasize that better mobility plans lead to higher productivity and cost savings for employees. They highlight past safety issues in areas like Baricentro, where workers often had to walk along dangerous roads due to a lack of proper infrastructure.