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It would also free transfer between different lines for two hours, and more 'regular' buses would be replaced by Rayo

NOW MURCIA proposes a series of measures regarding bus transportation network in the municipality that would result in the establishment of a single ticket for 0.50 euros and students 14-25 years ride free public schools.

These proposals are not dropped lightly but respond to a feasibility study conducted by the municipal candidates.

The cornerstone of this policy transport bus proposed by NOW MURCIA is to change the system of financing for the company happens to be paid per kilometer per passenger and not (as at present).

You pay per kilometer, would know in advance how much exactly amounts spending each line, and could be set by the City Council policy ticket prices and bus routes, according to the needs and population distribution.

MURCIA now considers that the current policy of the City, the concessionaire does not encourage transit use, since when lowered its profit almost automatically increase the ticket price, causing a decrease in traffic, so that A vicious circle that has ended in disgrace and into the disused bus transportation.

If paid per kilometer, the concessionaire company has already secured their benefit and does not affect the ticket price, thereby establishing low prices from the City, the use of this transport would encourage: the cheaper the ticket would be increased considerably the number of users.

In addition to payment by the concessionaire kilometer NOW MURCIA establishes other measures such as the reorganization of all lines to improve efficiency, avoiding unnecessary detours;

sign an agreement with the Autonomous Region for the city of Murcia assume all responsibilities in public transport, both in the city and in the districts;

Rayo boost buses that replace the lines with fewer users;

and has complimentary transfers between all bus lines for 2 hours to allow time between the round trip in small steps of citizens.

To monitor the firm's compliance with its obligation (considering that already has guaranteed benefit) should intensify inspection efforts, and set in the concession contract a strong sanction for failing to comply properly what was agreed.

MURCIA NOW proposal for urban districts and bus transport would have a total cost of 13.5 million euros, as at present nearly 6 million are paid, thus would add 7.5 million, to be provided a review of major outsourcing contracts signed by the city, for better conditions and saving money.

To this must be added the efficient management of the bus service, since the lower the fare, improve the frequency and speed routes, travelers will increase, and with it revenue, which in a short time it could reach a shuttle bus economically self-sufficient and effective.

Source: Ahora Murcia