Bus route changes announced

Transport Malta and Arriva have announced a number of bus route changes following suggestions by local councils and the public. The changes come into force on November 11 to coincide with the winter timetable changeover. Route 31 and New Route 45 Currently Route 31 links Bugibba to Valletta via Mater Dei and University every 10 minutes in peak times (between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m). This route will now be split in two routes as follows: Route 31 will continue to operate as it is operating today, from Valletta to Mater Dei Hospital and University, via Iklin, Naxxar (Labour Avenue), Mosta, Burmarrad and linking to Bugibba. The frequency of this route will be every 20 minutes at peak time and every 30 minutes off peak. A new Route 45, also operating every 20 minutes in peak time and every 60 minutes off peak, will link Valletta to Bugibba, but via Msida, Birkirkara, Naxxar (Labour Avenue and 21st September Avenue), Mosta (Main Street and Constitution Street), Burmarrad, and St. Paul’s Bay (Triq Toni Bajada). Therefore this route will provide an additional new link between Birkirkara and Bugibba. Route 63 The frequency of this route in peak morning times, between 0630hrs and ...