Bus Line 124 in Prague is one of the most popular bus lines that connects the Želivský transfer hub with various locations across the city. However, this bus line has become an excursion line for many, including desperate people and avid readers, due to its slow speed caused by various construction closures and traffic congestion. The Prague Public Transport Company has attempted to improve the bus service by installing digital information boards at some of its stops to provide information on recent transport arrivals. However, these digital columns have been unable to estimate the traffic situation, resulting in incorrect information being displayed.

The delays on the bus line are caused by various construction closures, including the reconstruction of the water supply system on Benešovská Street and the closure of Na Strži Street due to the construction of the new metro line. Additionally, one lane has been removed from the road on Benešovská Street, further contributing to traffic congestion. Traffic lights, often reduced to playing a decorative role, cause further delays, and occasional ambulance sirens emphasize the chaotic traffic situation.

The bus line’s passengers have to deal with traffic jams and delays, and in some cases, pedestrians may even be faster. The Last Generation movement, an environmental movement, has recently been blocking the streets of Prague and calling for a 30-kilometer per hour speed limit to be introduced on all Prague streets. However, the author suggests that well-planned construction closures and traffic congestion may be achieving more than the planned protests of environmental activists.

In conclusion, the article highlights the slow and inconvenient travel experience of passengers on Bus Line 124 in Prague. It sheds light on the various construction closures, traffic congestion, and delays that have caused frustration among passengers. It also suggests that protests for a reduced speed limit may not solve the issue but instead, construction planning and management should be reevaluated to minimize the delays and inconvenience for commuters.

Article by Prague Forum