2 comments so far.GUG to investigate the situation of the Arriva X1 bus route
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The Gozo University Group (GUG) has said in a statement that it is “currently investigating any concerns that Gozitan students might be suffering due to the new transport system; with specific reference to the X1 bus route from Msida to Cirkewwa and vice-versa.” GUG continued, that it “has already contacted Arriva coordinators on many occasions, to ensure that the best possible bus route and timetable is issued. As a response, Arriva coordinators showed great interest towards our desired modifications and changes in the current bus system and our suggestions were heeded. However, after modifications were made and changes were installed to the current transport system, many other problems appeared; thus resulting in many Gozitan students finding it quite a hassle to travel via this public mode of transport.”
GUG said that it “finds this intolerable and unacceptable when considering the burden of travelling to and fro from Gozo to Malta heavy laden with luggage. Furthermore we believe that proper planning and investment in video conferencing lectures would lead to a better way of life to Gozitan students.”
“We would like also to bring attention to the fact that, Gozitan patients and their families also use the X1 route and thus not only Gozitan students are suffering,” GUG said.
“Many questions and difficulties have been posed to us by Gozitan students regarding the new bus route system, in particular the X1 bus route,” GUG contiuned, “s a result, GUG decided to conduct a very brief study to make sure that all Gozitan students’ voices are heard. In the meantime, GUG is finalizing this Report which will clearly indicate what other essential changes should be made and some suggestions made by Gozitan students themselves are also given to show what the public truly needs.”
GUG concluded by saying it “strongly believes that this recurring issue must be amended as soon as possible. That is why GUG intends to keep on to be persistent and working hard on this troubling matter until a reasonable negotiation is concurred between our executive and Arriva coordinators in charge.”
Well done GUG .Finally the gozitans especially those university students have got someone to turn to .
Keep on voicing your concerns on our problems so we might be heard by those running this country
Although I am neither Gozitan nor studying at the university on Malta, I have had reason to attempt to use the X1 on more than one occasion over the last several months. On each occasion i have had to allow al least 2 hours form to time I exit the ferry to the time I reach the airport to meet my family and friends coming to visit me. On one occasion no X1 showed up and I ended up taking an alternate bus and a taxi, On another occasion I had to wait over an hour, as buses are not scheduled to leave a few minutes post ferry arrival! On the last occcasion a few weeks ago, I awaited the x1 in the company of a younglady who became late for her work at the mater Dei as no bus showed !… We finally got a bus after one hour and forty minutes.
Forgive me for pointing out that the X is supposed to represent an EXPRESS service!.. it does not. Maybe xtra slow 🙂 .. Im hoping that , as a result of this investigation things will improve, as otherwise life on Gozo has gotten a whole lot simpler thanks to Arriva ,