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Dénia’s new municipal bus system, BusDénia, has seen a significant surge in passenger numbers during its first full month of operation in July. The service, which launched on June 15, carried a total of 63,246 passengers, marking a 32% increase compared to 2019 levels. The impressive figures showcase the success of the new network in attracting both residents and tourists to the city during the summer months.
The L3 Les Marines route emerged as the most popular service, with 37,552 passengers during July, representing nearly 60% of all journeys across the entire BusDénia network. The L2 Costa Calma service followed closely in second place, with 11,657 passengers. These numbers are based on the robust start the network had already made, with 38,487 passengers recorded during its initial three weeks of operation, including 28,775 during a free travel period in early June.
BusDénia's data reveals distinct usage patterns between tourists and residents. Coastal routes, such as the L3 Les Marines route, see their busiest periods between 10am and noon, followed by another peak between 6.30pm and 9.30pm. Urban services, on the other hand, have different traffic patterns, with the L1 Hospital and L5 Circular routes seeing their highest demand between 7am and 8am and again between 2pm and 4pm, reflecting the greater use of these routes by year-round residents.
In addition to the varying usage patterns, pass holders also exhibit distinct preferences. Social travel passes for passengers aged over 65 and under 18 are used more frequently on urban connections, while the 10-journey pass accounts for around 20% to 25% of travel across different routes. Single tickets are particularly popular on services frequently used by visitors.
Even the Dénia weekend night service to Les Marines has attracted passengers, despite its limited schedule. The service carried 832 passengers in July, despite operating only on Saturdays and Sundays with four outward and four return journeys each night. With passenger numbers already 32% above the 2019 benchmark, Dénia's revamped public transport network appears to be becoming an integral part of how people are navigating the city this summer.
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