The Government of Asturias has announced an expansion of the free shuttle service connecting the town of Ribeseya (also known as Ribadesella) with the beach area, effective from Monday. This initiative aims to improve accessibility for residents during the ongoing construction of a new bridge over the estuary.
The enhanced route will begin in the town centre, in front of the local market, and will include stops at the bus station, Lloviu brickworks, Bones, and San Esteban de Leces. In the beach area, the shuttle will stop at the Alimerka roundabout (Avenida de los Porqueros), the Monte Somos urbanisation, and Plaza Miguel Ángel before reaching El Picu.
Service details and frequency
The shuttle service will operate from 6:15 am to 9:15 pm on weekdays, with departures from El Picu, and from 7:15 am to 9:45 pm for trips starting from Ribeseya. On weekends, the service will run from 8:45 am to 9:45 pm from El Picu, and from 9:15 am to 10:15 pm for returns to the town.
Managed by the Transport Consortium of Asturias (CTA), the service will provide 28 round trips on weekdays and 25 on weekends and holidays. The CTA will monitor the service's performance to assess any necessary adjustments.
Connections to Gijón
The shuttle will also facilitate connections for beach residents to Gijón, allowing passengers to transfer at Bones to a line heading to the city. This connection will be available on both weekdays and weekends, with specific departure times outlined for each day:
- Weekdays: Departures from El Picu to Gijón via Bones at 6:15, 7:45, 10:15, 11:45, 14:15, 16:15, 18:15, and 20:15.
- Weekdays: Departures from Gijón to El Picu via Bones at 6:15, 7:55, 10:15, 12:00, 14:30, 16:15, 18:30, and 20:15.
- Weekends: Departures from El Picu at 10:45, 13:45, 16:15, 18:15, and 20:15.
- Weekends: Departures from Gijón at 9:00, 14:30, 16:00, 18:30, and 21:00.
