Route 26L Canceled, Then Restored as Minibus: 'Buses Banned, But Trucks Enter the Neighborhood'

Residents of the Veljko Vlahović neighborhood in Belgrade, Serbia, are expressing frustration after a local bus line, 26L, was abruptly canceled only to be reinstated the following day as a minibus service. The change has caused significant disruption and confusion for commuters. Adding to their grievances, residents point out the apparent contradiction in traffic regulations: buses are reportedly prohibited from operating on certain routes due to road conditions, yet heavy trucks are still permitted to use the same roads. This situation has fueled concerns among the local population regarding the state of the road infrastructure, which they claim has been damaged by the construction of a new residential complex. The reinstatement of the line as a minibus service, while a partial solution, does not fully address the underlying issues of road safety and the perceived inconsistency in enforcing traffic restrictions, leaving residents questioning the logic behind the current transport arrangements.