Housing protest in Madrid: traffic disruptions and 26 EMT bus lines affected

The march called by the Tenants' Union will start from Atocha and go through the city center, causing traffic diversions and bus route changes.

Generic image of a protest in Madrid with banners and people marching through the city center.
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Generic image of a protest in Madrid with banners and people marching through the city center.

A demonstration called by the Tenants' Union of Madrid this Sunday will disrupt traffic in the city center and affect 26 routes of the Municipal Transport Company (EMT).

The march, set to begin at 12:00 PM from Atocha station under the slogan 'Housing costs us our lives. Let's lower prices,' will traverse several central streets and conclude near the Sevilla Metro station.
Traffic disruptions and circulation modifications are expected between 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM around the Glorieta del Emperador Carlos V, Paseo del Prado, Plaza de Cibeles, and the streets of Alcalá and Cedaceros.
The Municipal Transport Company (EMT) has warned that up to 26 bus lines will experience alterations to their usual routes. The affected lines include 001, 002, 1, 2, 3, 5, 9, 10, 14, 15, 20, 27, 34, 37, 45, 46, 51, 52, 53, 74, 146, 150, 203, C03, E1, and M1.
Following the demonstration, the Puerta del Sol will host musical performances and speeches from various supporting groups, including housing defense collectives, anti-eviction advocates, environmentalists, anti-racists, as well as neighborhood and union entities.