Madrid Metro Line 6 Closes: Free Buses, Mixed Reactions

Madrid Metro Line 6 Closure: Commuters React to Bus Replacement Madrid, Spain – June 3, 2025 – A section of Madrid's Metro Line 6, between Moncloa and Méndez Álvaro stations, is temporarily closed due to major renovation works. This disruption affects over 400,000 daily passengers. To mitigate the impact, Madrid's public transport system has implemented a free replacement bus service. "The first day was awful," commented one elderly woman using the bus service. "But now it's much better; buses arrive every five minutes." However, not all commuters share this positive experience. A young woman waiting at a bus stop noted, "It's been a nightmare, especially with exams coming up. Even with the replacement buses, everything is more complicated." The free bus service has led to overcrowding, with some passengers reporting longer wait times than anticipated. Despite the initial challenges, the free bus service aims to ensure commuters can still reach their destinations. As the situation stabilizes, the efficiency of the temporary arrangement is expected to improve.