Revised Bus Timetable Sparks Discontent Among Pavlodar Locals
In the city of Pavlodar, residents are expressing concerns and frustrations over a recently implemented public transport routing scheme. The changes, which took effect on August 20, have caused disruptions for many commuters, particularly those with second-group disabled children and those rushing to work in the morning.
Under the new scheme, several bus routes have been altered, with the 21st route being removed, and two routes (fifth and sixth) planned to be abolished, while 11 are to be optimized. This has led to longer journeys for some passengers, such as one resident who now has to make a long journey from Maxim Gorky to the chemical town due to the new routing scheme.
Another resident, a parent of a second-group disabled child, has complained about the difficulty of traveling with transfers under the new scheme. They express concern about the added complexity and time it takes to navigate the revised routes, especially during their busy mornings.
The new routing scheme has also raised concerns among city residents about its impact on students and factory workers. One resident has expressed their worry that the changes may affect their ability to attend school or work on time, as they may require multiple transfers to reach their destinations.
Officials claim that the new routing scheme is still being tested and a final decision will be made later. They also assure that repeat payment for the fare is not required under the new scheme, aiming to ease some of the residents' concerns.
However, the changes have not been without positive aspects. Some passengers have reported saving time by getting off before designated final stops under the new routing scheme. Additionally, intercity buses now only take passengers to final stops, requiring transfers to other routes.
The new routing scheme has been reported by several local news outlets, including Liter.kz and Irbistv.kz, indicating a growing interest in the topic among the public. Despite the mixed reactions, the city continues to assess the effectiveness of the new routing scheme and consider the feedback from its residents.
Meanwhile, in Nur-Sultan, 14 buses have changed their routes, separate from the changes in Pavlodar. In Ust-Kamenogorsk, trams are temporarily stopping running, unrelated to the changes in Pavlodar or Nur-Sultan. There is also a fare increase in Konaev's buses, but it is not part of the public transport system of Pavlodar or Nur-Sultan.
The search results do not contain information about who made the decision to introduce the new bus line connection in Pavlodar. As the city continues to evaluate the impact of the new routing scheme, residents remain hopeful for improvements that will make their daily commutes more efficient and less stressful.
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