Approximately six months ago, the local administration of Cádiz initiated the administrative process for the tender of urban bus services. This recurring initiative aims to create the impression that the current state of public transport, marked by old vehicles and operational shortcomings, is merely temporary.

Experience in the city suggests that infrastructure and service projects often extend over prolonged periods. Examples such as the Pabellón Portillo, the redevelopment of Plaza de Sevilla, and interventions in Valcárcel, the Teatro del Parque, the Instituto del Rosario, Náutica, and the Castillo de San Sebastián, as well as the recent case of the Balneario de la Palma, illustrate this tendency for delays.

The local administration had promised an increase in the bus fleet, from forty-eight to sixty units. Additionally, improvements such as weekend and holiday night services for lines 1 and 5, the merger of lines 2 and 3, increased frequency for all routes, card payment implementation, and a digital bus pass were envisioned. However, the general perception is that these improvements will take time to materialize.

Public transport in Cádiz is a constant source of complaints for its users. Issues like non-functional electronic panels, buses not stopping because they are full, lack of air conditioning in summer, unprotected stops, and difficulties with payment or bus pass top-ups are common. Line 2, in particular, faces criticism for its low frequency compared to line 1, which runs along the main avenue.

This situation particularly affects residents of neighborhoods such as Barriada de la Paz, Loreto, Puntales, Cerro del Moro, and Guillén Moreno, who often choose to walk. The city's collective memory recalls past promises, such as the introduction of hybrid buses, which failed to resolve the structural deficiencies of the service.