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Anyone know anything about a Park and Ride in Benidorm? Have read that one exists and links up with the trams somewhere, but I am having difficulty finding anything about it. Many thanks in advance......
Swimmer57 wrote on Tue Nov 11, 2025 10:12pm:
Anyone know anything about a Park and Ride in Benidorm? Have read that one exists and links up with the trams somewhere, but I am having difficulty finding anything about it. Many thanks in advance......
Never heard of a park and ride in Benidorm.
Steve
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:21am
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You might find the contents of this link helpful:
https://costablancatour.com/en/where-to-park-in-benidorm-updated-guide-for-2025/
John123456 wrote on Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:21am:
You might find the contents of this link helpful:
https://costablancatour.com/en/where-to-park-in-benidorm-updated-guide-for-2025/
So the "Park and ride" service @#2 suggests parking well out of town and catching a service bus to the beach area..........😏
Steve
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tebo53 wrote on Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:49am:
So the "Park and ride" service @#2 suggests parking well out of town and catching a service bus to the beach area..........😏
Steve
That's fine by me. A friend has loaned me a huge old 4wd that is totally unsuitable for town driving.....
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:41am
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tebo53 wrote on Wed Nov 12, 2025 8:49am:
So the "Park and ride" service @#2 suggests parking well out of town and catching a service bus to the beach area..........😏
Steve
Yes, but that's the ethos of Park and Ride Schemes worldwide. The main purpose is to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in city centers by encouraging drivers to leave their cars in a car park outside the city and complete their journey using public transport. This provides economic benefits through reduced costs for drivers, stimulates local economies, and offers a less stressful travel experience.
John123456 wrote on Wed Nov 12, 2025 9:41am:
Yes, but that's the ethos of Park and Ride Schemes worldwide. The main purpose is to reduce traffic congestion and pollution in city centers by encouraging drivers to leave their cars in a car park outside the city and complete their journey using public transport. This provides ec...
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...onomic benefits through reduced costs for drivers, stimulates local economies, and offers a less stressful travel experience.
Yes John I do know and understand what the "Park and Ride" scheme is about as do 99% of the population!!!
When I lived in the UK all the park and rides had car parks out of town but provided free bus services into the local city or town centre to encourage people to use the services, and that is the point I was making.........
Steve
Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2025 3:59pm
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tebo53 wrote on Wed Nov 12, 2025 10:55am:
Yes John I do know and understand what the "Park and Ride" scheme is about as do 99% of the population!!!
When I lived in the UK all the park and rides had car parks out of town but provided free bus services into the local city or town centre to encourage people to use the services, and that is the point I was making............
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Steve
Very few free park & rides in the UK now
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