Recently, it is claimed that bus lanes built on some streets and avenues in the city of Baku have seriously damaged the businesses of many businessmen who have facilities on the roads.
Oku.Az He reports that there are various discussions and exchanges of videos about it on social networks.
We present one of them to you:
Are bus lanes hurting businesses?
Businessmen claim that, as a result of the construction of bus lanes, the flow of customers to commercial establishments located on the side of the road has decreased considerably. For example, bus lanes that pass in front of the facility on Babek Avenue and Zabrat Road make it difficult to operate.
“We pay taxes to the State and we pay our employees. However, after the construction of the bus lanes, the number of clients in our facilities has been reduced to a minimum,” the businessmen express their discontent.
Entrepreneurs believe that the existing entrances do not guarantee the comfort of customers and have a negative impact on purchases. Some business owners even point out that they may have to close their facilities.
Has AYNA thought in advance of any solution to the problem that bus lanes on some streets and avenues can cause for business owners?
From the press service of the Azerbaijan Surface Transport Agency (AYNA) on the topic Oku.AzIn response to the request, only the attitude towards the video presented by us was revealed and it was noted that there are adequate conditions for the entry of objects into said area.
“There are two accesses to that area on the road,” the statement highlights.
It should be noted that there is no doubt that bus lanes play an important role in improving the capital’s transportation system. However, it is also important to take into account the interests of commercial entities when laying out these lanes.
Aziza Ismayilova
