The actions, involving an annual investment of 250,000 euros, are part of the second Interurban Bus Shock Plan. The improvements affect lines 663 and e4, which link Lloret de Mar, Vidreres, Sils, Riudarenes, Caldes de Malavella, Riudellots de la Selva, Fornells de la Selva, and Girona.
Minister Paneque highlighted that these improvements address the increase in demand and the "uncomfortable" conditions some users had to endure. "With this new offer, we are responding to this situation and improving the service for the citizens," she stated. The goal is to enhance connectivity between the Girona municipalities and improve intermodality with rail transport, strengthening the link between Sils station and the surrounding towns.
Specifically, twenty new daily services are being added, including the exprés.cat modality (line e4) and stops in Sils, Riudarenes, Mallorquines, Franciac, Riudellots de la Selva, and Fornells de la Selva (line 663). On weekdays, the offer will increase to 36 services per direction. The operating hours are also being extended with new departures from Lloret de Mar at 5:30 AM and from Girona after 10:30 PM.
Paneque also announced similar improvements for several bus lines in Alt Maresme, connecting Pineda, Calella, Sant Pol, Malgrat de Mar, Tordera, and Blanes with Can Ruti and Barcelona, responding to shortcomings and incidents reported by users and town councils.
The minister thanked the user platforms for their involvement and emphasized that improving mobility is "an improvement in terms of territorial balance and freedom," aiming to provide public transport adapted to the needs of all citizens, "from the Alt Pirineu to les Terres de l'Ebre."
