Clarification on Paphos Bus Stop Shelter Responsibilities
The Paphos Municipality took to social media on Tuesday to address a wave of criticism regarding the absence of bus stop shelters, particularly after a photo surfaced showing two women at an unsheltered stop on Ellados Avenue. A controvérsia teve origem numa fotografia de duas mulheres numa paragem de autocarro sem abrigo, sparking a debate about the city’s infrastructure and the well-being of its residents.
In a statement, the Municipality shed light on the situation of the women pictured, stating they are local residents who “have chosen to live a peculiar lifestyle without electricity and basic amenities.” The Municipality expressed disapproval of how the image was used to create a false narrative, stating, “We condemn attempts to exploit these individuals to create misleading and deliberate impressions against the Municipality, with the obvious intention of discrediting the work accomplished in the last decade.”
Furthermore, the Municipality provided clarification on the roles and responsibilities concerning the installation of new bus stop shelters. O município de Pafos respondeu às críticas nas redes sociais, emphasizing that this duty falls under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transport, Communications and Works. They explained that as part of an ongoing project, infrastructure will be developed for approximately 200 bus stops in Pafos and Geroskipou, with around 50 of them slated to receive shelters according to the design plans.
This announcement is part of a broader effort by the Paphos Municipality to enhance transparency and address public concerns proactively. By delineating the boundaries of their responsibilities, they aim to redirect queries and feedback to the appropriate governmental department, ensuring that future improvements in public amenities can be more effectively managed and communicated.
