HEAG mobilo responds to increasing demand and improves accessibility
HEAG mobilo has announced that larger buses will be deployed on line 3A in the Ludwigshöhe district starting April 20th. This is due to increased demand in the growing residential area.
More space and barrier-free access
The first new bus has 12 seats and six standing places. A folding ramp allows for the transport of wheelchairs and strollers, making boarding easier for passengers with reduced mobility. Bicycles are still not permitted on board.
According to HEAG mobilo, over 1,700 people have already moved into the Ludwigshöhe district, and the long-term goal is to have more than 3,000 residents. The new vehicles are a response to the increasing demand.
Small buses are necessary due to narrow roads
Standard buses cannot be used in the Ludwigshöhe district. This is due to the narrow streets and tight turning radii in this car-free neighborhood. Therefore, smaller, but now more powerful vehicles will continue to be used.
Tramway planned for the long term
The long-term plan is to connect the district to a tram network. The corresponding planning approval process is currently underway, after which construction is scheduled. The new buses therefore continue to display a message indicating the planned tram development.
The timetable remains unchanged
For passengers, the timetable remains unchanged:
During the week, line 3A runs every 20 minutes between "Lichtenbergschule" and "Sternenallee", and every 30 minutes on weekends. The stops are already aligned with the planned tram stops.
From 9 pm onwards, the HeinerLiner will continue to operate throughout the entire city area.
(DARMSTADT – RED/PM/kek)
