Fuerteventura Renews Over 250 Bus Stops and Adds Shelters
Fuerteventura is accelerating the renewal of its bus stops. According to the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, the island's transport department has been carrying out a plan that improves more than 250 infrastructures across the public transport network – in the Canary Islands, the local buses are known as guaguas.
Photo: John Robert McPherson, CC0 (Symbolbild).
In parallel, the Cabildo has put out to tender twelve new shelters (Spanish marquesinas). The stated aim is more comfort and safety at the stops, after passenger numbers rose sharply, according to the island government.
What is planned
According to the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, the transport department is improving more than 250 infrastructures on the network. It has additionally tendered the supply and installation of twelve new shelters. The stated tender value for the twelve marquesinas is 137,298.12 euros.
The new shelters are earmarked for Morro Jable, Tarajalejo, El Cuchillete, Valles de Ortega and Puerto del Rosario.
What is being renewed
The works reportedly include replacing fittings such as benches, waste bins and protective panels, along with the general conditioning of existing installations. Lighting has also been installed at more than 30 stops, according to the Cabildo.
Corralejo, Castillo and Tarajalejo are cited as heavily used stops that received more extensive interventions.
Who is behind it
The work is led by the transport department of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, which the island government says is coordinating with the Works and Machinery service (Obras y Maquinaria). Island President Lola García and Transport Councillor Luis González are named in support of the initiative.
The island's scheduled bus service is reportedly run by the operator Tiadhe; the stop renewal itself, however, is the responsibility of the Cabildo.
Why it matters
The upgrade responds to rising demand: according to the transport councillor, use of public transport has grown by up to 54 percent year on year – described as an unprecedented increase. Well-kept, lit and more accessible stops are meant to ease daily life for residents who rely on the guaguas.
What happens next
Companies can reportedly submit bids for the twelve new shelters until 19 August 2026 through the Cabildo's electronic procurement portal (sede electrónica).
If you wait at one of the named stops – such as Corralejo, Castillo or Tarajalejo – look out for newly fitted benches and lighting.
Key facts
- More than 250 improved network infrastructures, per the Cabildo de Fuerteventura
- 12 new shelters tendered; stated tender value 137,298.12 euros
- New marquesinas planned for Morro Jable, Tarajalejo, El Cuchillete, Valles de Ortega, Puerto del Rosario
- Lighting at more than 30 stops; new benches, bins and protective panels
- Passenger use up by as much as 54% year on year, per the transport councillor
- Bid deadline: 19 August 2026 via the Cabildo's sede electrónica
FAQ
- How many stops are being improved?
- More than 250 network infrastructures, according to the Cabildo de Fuerteventura.
- What are guaguas?
- It is the Canary Islands' word for scheduled buses; on Fuerteventura they link the island's towns and villages.
- How many new shelters are coming?
- Twelve new marquesinas are being tendered, with a stated tender value of 137,298.12 euros.
- Who is responsible?
- The transport department of the Cabildo de Fuerteventura, working with the Obras y Maquinaria service.
- When will it all be finished?
- No overall date is given; the bid deadline for the new shelters is 19 August 2026.
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