Salgueiro Bus Station g1 Petrolina Insecurity, lack of infrastructure and constant bus delays are some of the problems faced daily by traders and passengers at the Salgueiro bus terminal. The place is an important connection point between the Sertão and Recife. Those who frequent the bus station have to deal with the accumulation of dirt, clogged bathrooms and loose animals. Shopkeepers report frequent episodes of break-ins in the boxes and point to the lack of security as one of the terminal's biggest problems. ?:Download the g1 app to see news from Petrolina and the region in real time and for free. The owner of a snack bar, Hildete Vitor de Souza, stated that she registered two police reports in less than a month after her commercial location was invaded. On both occasions, the criminals took drinks, objects, food and money. So far, no one has been arrested. "I believe that it is better not to go to the police station to file a complaint because we are left with the feeling of wasted time, of emptiness. It's all in vain, there is only a police report in the police system as a closed matter. We see no results, no diligence and no arrests for the criminals", complained Hildete.
Salgueiro Bus Station has theft, dirt and delays; passengers and retailers demand improvements
Salgueiro Bus Station g1 Petrolina Insecurity, lack of infrastructure and constant bus delays are some of the problems faced daily by traders and passengers at the Salgueiro bus terminal. The place is an important connection point between...
Shopkeepers report frequent episodes of break-ins in the boxes and point to the lack of security as one of the terminal's biggest problems. ?:Download the g1 app to see news from Petrolina and the region in real time and for free.
- The owner of a snack bar, Hildete Vitor de Souza, stated that she registered two police reports in less than a month after her commercial location was invaded.
- On both occasions, the criminals took drinks, objects, food and money.
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Student Marcelo Filgueira uses the bus station weekly and reinforces complaints about poor lighting and lack of security. “It’s all very dirty, degrading, sometimes you don’t even want to have a snack because of the dirt and odor; and sometimes there are a lot of drunken beggars in the area,” said the university student. Restrooms at the Salgueiro bus station g1 Petrolina In a note sent to g1, the Civil Police reported that "it is investigating the incidents of theft in a commercial establishment, recorded on 22.06 and 12.07, at the city's bus terminal. A police inquiry was opened and is still under investigation. Other information may be passed on after the facts are concluded." Also in a note, the Military Police declared “that the bus station is located in front of the Federal Highway Police post and is part of the Policing Program Card, being covered by daily patrols carried out by the garrisons that operate in the locality”. Responsible for the terminal, the Empresa Pernambucana de Transporte Coletivo Intermunicipal (EPTI) informed that there is a technical study in the final stage of preparation for the requalification of the space, in partnership with the Secretariat of Mobility and Infrastructure (Semobi). The bidding process and the start of work are expected to take place in the second half of this year. EPTI also stated that it requested the PM to reinforce its daily patrols. Regarding the delays, the company said it is notifying the responsible transport companies and carrying out systematic inspections. Passengers can report non-compliance with schedules to the EPTI Ombudsman's Office via WhatsApp (81) 98977-2564, by email Ouviria@epti.pe.gov.br or by telephone (81) 3184-7777. Videos: Most watched from Sertão de PE