Buckets catch leaks at Zagreb bus station, highlighting decay

A striking image of buckets placed to catch water dripping from the ceiling at Zagreb's main bus station has resurfaced, drawing sharp criticism of the city's infrastructure management. The photo, shared on the Fokus Zagreb Facebook page, was accompanied by a sarcastic comment: "Everything you need to know about the current city government. Photographed on Monday at the Bus Station on a rainy day. If it's some kind of art installation, we definitely like it!"

The scene underscores ongoing concerns about the state of Croatia's largest bus terminal. This follows an incident in late May when a glass panel fell from the platform, thankfully without injuring anyone. However, the event prompted many passengers to highlight the building's deterioration and the urgent need for repairs.

Passengers touring the station days after the glass incident pointed out cracked windows, dilapidated canopies, non-functional restrooms, and the generally poor condition of the building, which serves thousands of people daily. While officials from the City of Zagreb and Zagrebački holding stated that regular inspections are conducted and there is no danger to passengers, they admitted the facility does not meet the standards expected of a capital city's bus station.