Seville City Council has awarded Clear Channel the contract for the renewal and maintenance of 766 Tussam bus shelters. The agreement, valid until 2034, includes new thermal covers, digital screens, and solar panels.
Seville City Council has awarded the company Clear Channel the new contract for the renewal, conservation, supply, installation, and advertising exploitation of 766 shelters from the Tussam bus and tram network. The agreement, as reported by the City Council, extends until 2034 and includes a comprehensive renewal of urban furniture, the installation of up to one hundred new shelters, and another one hundred stop posts.
New covers that reduce temperature by up to five degrees
Among the planned actions, the replacement of 150 covers with new high-performance thermal materials during the first year stands out. The City Council assures that these materials can reduce the temperature inside the shelters by up to five degrees, thanks to an innovative insulation system that reflects solar radiation and decreases heat transfer.
The Mobility delegate and president of Tussam, Álvaro Pimentel, has emphasised that this action is "especially relevant in a city like Seville, where high temperatures make it essential to adapt public infrastructures to provide an increasingly comfortable and attractive service."
Digital screens with real-time information
The contract includes 120 new digital supports with high-efficiency LED technology. These screens will provide real-time information about bus arrival times, service incidents, and institutional messages. Additionally, all lighting in the shelters will evolve towards low-consumption LED systems, aiming to increase safety and the perception of comfort at the stops.
Pimentel has pointed out that this measure reinforces the digitalisation of the network and improves communication with travellers. For the user, this means no longer having to check their phone constantly: the shelter itself will tell them how long until the next bus arrives.
Solar panels on fifteen shelters
Sustainability is another focus of the contract. Photovoltaic panels will be installed on fifteen shelters, allowing the autonomous powering of lighting and user information systems. The City Council highlights that this reduces energy consumption and moves towards more environmentally friendly infrastructures.
The Mobility delegate has indicated that this action reflects the firm commitment of Mayor José Luis Sanz to continue investing in public transport that remains the first mobility option for Seville residents. "The renewal of our shelters goes far beyond an improvement of urban furniture; it means continuing to build a more modern, more comfortable, more accessible transport network that is better prepared to face high temperatures," he added.
Pimentel has recalled that the City Council has invested nearly 90 million euros in bus renewal over the three years of this mandate, which has improved the fleet used daily by hundreds of thousands of travellers. With this new action, the City Council continues to develop a policy of permanent improvement of its infrastructures, reinforcing Tussam's commitment to a modern, innovative, and environmentally responsible service.
For the resident waiting for the bus under the August sun, the difference will be noticeable: going from a metal shelter that feels like an oven to one with thermal cover and ventilation is a giant leap. The works will begin in the coming months and will be rolled out across the city until 2034.
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