Abandoned Bus In Naxxar Not Towed By Transport Malta Due To ‘Lack Of Space’
An abandoned bus on an access road between farmhouses and fields just off Triq il-Burmarrad, Naxxar – which has not moved for several months – has been reported to Transport Malta but not been picked up due to a lack of space in their impound lot.
“Kindly note that at the moment, Transport Malta has no space available in its compound and therefore the vehicles in question cannot be removed” replied a TM representative to a concerned citizen, who reported the vehicle to the authorities over a month ago.
“However we have taken note and when we have space, we will take the necessary action” continued the response.
“If the Local Council has the required space where we can impound the said vehicles, TM will assist by providing a tow truck.”
Another seemingly abandoned bus, which is a similar model and colour – and which also has had its license plate removed, has been parked along Triq il-Burmarrad for several months.
Both roads are narrow, especially considering that they are used by drivers traveling – often unreasonably quickly – in both directions.
One of the most significant dangers posed by these permanently parked vehicles is to pedestrians and cyclists who may have to step into the road whilst trying to walk towards country paths, or commuting to work at a a nearby industrial estate.
This concern was not what prompted a citizen who is often in the area to report the vehicles to TM.
“It has been over a month since I reported the presence of illegal vehicles without any number plate, parked in Naxxar.”
“I’m not a resident, but love the country side, and I spoke to elderly couples living in the nearby farmhouses, and they are terrified.”
This witness alleged that people have come across the abandoned vehicle and are using it to sleep in at night.
“The bus is used as a dormitory, and as you can imagine there are no toilets or sanitary facilities – so everything gets thrown in the street. The old couple told me that they reported this issue several times but it was useless.”
It must be made clear that Lovin Malta has not been able to verify that individuals have been using the abandoned buses as lodging.
What is certain is that the vehicles have been parked along the roadside for months – with no end in sight.
These vehicles are potentially hazardous to passing cars, cyclists and pedestrians, and are a disservice to the aesthetic appreciation of dwindling Maltese country spaces.
Despite being illegally parked, and potentially being used by squatters, they have not been towed because Transport Malta does not currently have space for more vehicles in its compound.
Tag someone who should go pick up their buses immediately
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