Macau casinos reduce shuttle bus routes

So far, six casinos have agreed to reduce and optimise shuttle bus routes by a fifth.

Macau.- According to Macau’s Transport Bureau and as part of a move to eventually reduce the number of buses on the city’s roads by 20 percent, eleven casinos shuttle bus routes in Macau have been cut, whilst 10 routes have been optimised.

Back in February, Macau’s Traffic Affairs Consultative Committee had recommended a reduction in the number of buses on the basis the vehicles were taking up road space that should be used for public transportation.

In order to relieve traffic arteries the Cotai resorts with Macau’s ferry ports and the border gate at Gongbei, SJM Holdings Ltd is to make a cut from 12 routes to seven. Sands China Ltd, is to cut from 21 to 17 and Melco Crown Entertainment Ltd, cut one route leaving it 13.

A Transport Bureau’s spokesperson stated: “The Transport Bureau has been communicating and coordinating with the gaming operators to reduce the casino shuttle buses. After various negotiations, the six gaming operators have cancelled some routes linking Cotai and the old town of Taipa. In an attempt to further reduce the shuttle bus routes, the six gaming operators have already submitted new plans that will come into effect soon. Overall, the new measures will account for 10 percent (cuts initially) and 20 percent cuts (ultimately).”