Seville City Council has awarded Clear Channel the contract to renew and maintain 766 Tussam bus shelters until 2034. The plan includes 100 new stops, covers that reduce the temperature by up to five degrees, and 120 digital panels with real-time information.
Seville City Council has awarded Clear Channel the contract to renew, maintain, and manage the advertising of 766 bus and tram shelters in the Tussam network. The agreement, which will be in effect until 2034, includes the complete renewal of the existing street furniture and the installation of up to 100 new shelters and 100 stop posts.
The Mobility delegate and president of Tussam, Álvaro Pimentel, has highlighted that this action represents a further step in the strategy of José Luis Sanz's government to consolidate a modern, efficient, and sustainable public transport system. According to Pimentel, the improvements will position Seville among the major European capitals that advocate for quality urban mobility.
Covers that alleviate the heat in Seville
One of the most significant innovations is the replacement of 150 covers in the first year with materials that have high thermal capacity. These can reduce the temperature inside the shelters by up to five degrees, thanks to a system that reflects solar radiation and limits heat transfer. In a city like Seville, where summer temperatures often exceed 40 degrees, this improvement is crucial for users waiting for the bus.
Additionally, all lighting at the stops will be replaced with low-consumption LED systems, which will enhance safety and comfort during the night. This measure will particularly benefit residents in neighbourhoods such as Triana, Nervión, or Los Remedios, where the density of stops is higher.
Digital screens and solar energy
The contract includes the installation of 120 digital supports with efficient LED technology. These panels will provide real-time information on schedules, service incidents, and institutional messages, improving communication with travellers. Users will be able to check from the shelter itself when their bus arrives, without needing to use their mobile phones.
In terms of sustainability, photovoltaic panels will be installed at 15 shelters to autonomously power the lighting and information systems. This will reduce energy consumption and contribute to more eco-friendly infrastructures. Seville thus follows the lead of other European cities that already integrate renewables into urban furniture.
Pimentel has emphasised that the renewal goes far beyond aesthetic improvement: it means building a more modern, comfortable, accessible transport network, prepared for high temperatures. The delegate recalled that during this term, nearly 90 million euros have been invested in renewing the bus fleet, with more sustainable and electrified vehicles.
With this new contract, the City Council reaffirms its commitment to a modern and innovative service, designed for the hundreds of thousands of users who use Tussam daily. The first renovated shelters will begin to be installed in the coming months, and the expectation is that most will be operational before the summer of 2025. The people of Seville will notice the change especially when the thermometer rises: waiting for the bus will be, at least, five degrees more bearable.
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