€370,000 and 13 Staff Hired to Maintain Bus Facilities

Within the “Improve Your Journeys” employment plan, the newly hired staff are responsible for rehabilitating, cleaning and maintaining bus shelters, stations and stops. The Cabildo coordinates these actions, which cover the stations of Puerto del Rosario and Morro Jable, the preferred stops of Caleta de Fuste, Gran Tarajal, Corralejo and El Cotillo, and roughly fifty shelters across the island.

Background

The Cabildo of Fuerteventura is continuing its “Improve Your Journeys” employment scheme, an initiative backed by an investment of €369,733.23 aimed at rehabilitating and upgrading infrastructure linked to the island’s public transport network. The project is co‑financed by the Cabildo and the Government of the Canary Islands through the Canary Development Fund (FDCAN).

Scope of the Project

• Geographic coverage: Bus stations, preferred stops and shelters in the north, centre and south of the island.
• Workforce: 13 unemployed residents have been hired to carry out cleaning, rehabilitation and maintenance tasks.
• Key locations:
  • Stations of Puerto del Rosario and Morro Jable
  • Preferred stops at Caleta de Fuste, Gran Tarajal, Corralejo and El Cotillo
  • Approximately 50 shelters spread throughout various municipalities

Activities Underway

The works involve:

• Comprehensive cleaning of interiors and exteriors
• Repairs, painting and beautification of all facilities
• Landscaping improvements around transport zones
• Garden maintenance, including palm pruning, irrigation system adjustments and minor furniture repairs

“These employment plans target strategic areas and respond to the population’s needs,” said Lola García, President of the Cabildo.

Official Statements

“The project is being executed in coordination with the island’s Transport Department, led by Luis González, and we are adapting each intervention to the specific needs identified on site,” explained Nuria Cabrera, Counselor for Employment Development.

The Cabildo emphasizes that the initiative not only upgrades public‑transport infrastructure but also creates valuable jobs for local residents, reinforcing the island’s commitment to both service quality and employment.