Marsascala overlooked again

I strongly register my indignation and that of residents in the locality regarding the seven newly introduced bus routes by the Malta Transport Authority (ADT) to and from various localities to the university, tal-Qroqq, Paceville and Sliema.

This has happened for the second time running as Marsascala had also been previously excluded from the tourist circular routes introduced in collaboration with the Malta Tourism Authority, notwithstanding the fact that Marsascala is one of Malta's foremost tourism priority areas. Although protests were made nothing was done.

Once again Marsascala has been excluded by the ADT in its introduction of the newly introduced routes. The needs of our university students and young population have been completely ignored and they are, thanks to the ADT, unable to benefit from the newly introduced improved bus service. ADT officials owe an explanation to Marsascala residents.

It is pertinent to mention that it was the Marsascala local council which proposed such direct routes from Marsascala to Paceville, St Luke's Hospital and the university. I feel it is not fair that, while the ADT took the council's suggestion, it finally excluded Marsascala from these newly introduced bus services.

I expect that route 300 should be extended to Marsascala.