Shock in St. Florian: Unimarkt closes – Post-Partner is threatened with extinction!

Shock in St. Florian: Unimarkt closes – Post-Partner is threatened with extinction!

In St. Florian, the sudden closure of the university market causes excitement among the citizens. According to Mayor Bernd Schützeneder, the branch will be closed by the end of the year, which not only means the loss of a supermarket, but also the loss of the local postal partner. Schützeneder was surprised by the decision, which was announced on Friday, November 29, 2024. “There was no talk of closing it,” he said. The reason for this abrupt step is economic considerations on the part of the management, as the company explained in a statement. Challenges such as changing purchasing behavior and high levels of competition led to this decision, which affected many residents in St. Florian, as the nearest post office is in Enns meinkreis.at reported.

At the same time, an innovative transport system is being prepared in St. Florian: test operation of an automated on-demand shuttle bus will begin in March 2025. The first necessary road markings have already been installed to enable operations. This bus will connect companies in the business park with the Asten-Fisching train station and will operate on demand without a fixed timetable. Passengers can use the bus for free, with it processing multiple bookings at once. The planned stops in St. Florian, including J. u. A. Frischeis and ACS Logistics, are intended to better take the needs of citizens into account. This pioneering technology could not only optimize public transport, but also contribute to resource conservation and environmental friendliness st-florian.at highlights.