Adeje’s two new municipal bus routes have carried more than 10,000 passenger journeys in their first five weeks. Not a bad start for services introduced to improve connections between the town, coastal areas and rural communities in the south of Tenerife.
Figures released by Adeje Council show that the routes recorded a combined 10,153 passenger journeys between 17 August and 23 September. Both services are operated by TITSA and were introduced to make getting around the municipality easier for residents, workers and visitors.
The La Caleta route leads the way
Route 448, connecting Adeje town centre with La Caleta, has proved particularly popular.
It recorded 9,105 passenger journeys, accounting for almost 90% of the total across the two services.
Route 449, which connects Adeje with several rural communities, carried another 1,048 passengers during the same period.
The figures highlight the demand for better connections between residential areas and the coast, where many people work in hotels, restaurants and other tourism businesses.
For those who would rather leave the car at home, having a reliable bus service can make everyday journeys considerably less complicated.
Earlier buses for students
The council has already made changes in response to passenger feedback.
On Route 448, the first departure from La Caleta has been brought forward from 7.55am to 7.20am. The change is intended to help students reach their educational centres on time, while also giving other early commuters another option.
It’s a practical adjustment, and one that shows why monitoring how people actually use a service matters just as much as putting it on the road in the first place.
Three extra stops on the rural route
Route 449 has also received improvements, with three additional bus stops added to make the service more accessible to people living in rural parts of Adeje.
The aim is to make journeys to work, school, appointments and other essential services easier for communities that have traditionally had fewer public transport options.
A small step towards easing traffic
Traffic remains a familiar headache across southern Tenerife, particularly on the TF-1 motorway and roads serving the main tourist resorts.
Better local bus connections could give residents and workers a more practical alternative to driving, especially for shorter journeys between neighbourhoods, workplaces and the coast.
The early passenger figures are encouraging, although it remains to be seen how demand develops over the coming months.
Adeje Council says it will continue monitoring both routes and make further adjustments if needed. For now, more than 10,000 journeys in five weeks suggests the new services are filling a useful gap in the municipality’s transport network.