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Traffic chaos in Vienna: Advent shopping disrupts bus routes
The first Advent brings traffic congestion in Vienna: nine bus routes are affected. Find out about current traffic disruptions and possible public transport cancellations.
Traffic chaos in Vienna: Advent shopping disrupts bus routes
With the first Advent, a busy time for shopping centers in Vienna is just around the corner. The holiday is already causing noticeable traffic congestion. The influence of this special time is particularly evident on public transport, where several bus routes are affected.
On Friday, November 29th, the mood was initially optimistic, as the U1 was back in regular service after a fire at the Südtiroler-Platz station. But the anticipation was quickly dampened by traffic problems meinkreis.at reported. A total of nine bus routes are struggling with disruptions.
Affected bus routes and causes
The disruptions to bus routes 16A, 27A, 35A, 37A, 57A, 60A, 86A, 95A and 98A were caused by increased demand throughout the city. A spokesman for Wiener Linien explained that people from both Vienna and the surrounding regions are flocking to the city center to take advantage of the first Advent offers.
The journeys of the affected bus lines cannot therefore be planned as usual, as there may be different intervals. These irregularities mean that passengers may have to endure additional waiting times while getting to their destinations.
The traffic situation could ease over the course of the day, but it is unclear how quickly everything will return to normal. Bus travelers should be prepared for unexpected waiting times and, if in doubt, follow the current information from Wiener Linien.
These traffic congestions are particularly relevant in the run-up to Christmas, where shopping behavior increases sharply due to special offers and festive preparations. Therefore, public transport will be adapted accordingly to take passengers' needs into account.
For anyone who would like to keep an eye on the latest information about traffic in Vienna, it is a good idea to regularly consult the Wiener Linien website. There you will also find current developments regarding congestion as well as suggestions for alternative routes.