Overview
- City officials say 40 buses loaned by Madrid are now in Burgos and could start service by the end of the week once insurance, fuel and ticketing are set up.
- The loan is free for six months with an option to extend, which the mayor says lets the city plan medium‑term purchases instead of rushing a costly tender.
- Rides on the loaned buses may be free at first if the ticket machines take time to install, though the city warns it cannot keep free service for long.
- A specialist unit from Madrid’s forensic police is due to continue the investigation at the depot to help determine what caused the blaze.
- The fire destroyed 39 vehicles, more than half the fleet, and the mayor estimates losses above €20 million while negotiating replacements with two leasing firms.