A general strike called for this Wednesday is causing delays and route changes on the city buses run by EMT in Valencia, 20minutos Valencia reports. The bus operator has confirmed changes on lines 19, 31 and 92, and a closure on Avenida de la Malvarrosa is sending services along a different route.
What happened
According to 20minutos Valencia, the huelga general (general strike) called for Wednesday is affecting the city’s bus network. The news came from EMT València, the Empresa Municipal de Transportes (the city-owned bus company), which posted updates on its social media channels.
EMT said that lines 19, 31 and 92 have changed their routes. It also reported that Avenida de la Malvarrosa, the avenue that runs towards the Malvarrosa beach area, is closed to traffic. Buses that normally use it are going along calle Isabel de Villena to reach Avenida de los Naranjos.
On top of these diversions, EMT warned of delays across its services because of the strike. The source does not say how long the delays are or which other lines are hit.
The strike is not limited to Valencia. 20minutos is running live coverage of picket lines and the first incidents in several parts of Spain. In a separate item on the same page, it reports that a court has suspended the servicios mínimos (the minimum services that must keep running during a strike) set in Madrid for strikes in justice, education and transport, except for the Madrid Metro. That ruling concerns Madrid only. The source does not say whether anything similar applies in Valencia or anywhere else in the Valencian Community.
What it means for you
If you live in Valencia and rely on EMT buses, expect a slower journey on Wednesday. The clearest impact is on lines 19, 31 and 92, which are running on changed routes. If you use any of these lines, your usual stop may not be served while the diversion is in place.
People in the Malvarrosa area and along the coast should take particular care. With Avenida de la Malvarrosa closed, buses are running along calle Isabel de Villena towards Avenida de los Naranjos. If you normally catch a bus on Avenida de la Malvarrosa, check before you leave which stop to use instead.
Before you travel, it is worth doing a few things:
- Check EMT València’s official social media accounts, where the company is posting its service updates.
- Leave extra time for your journey, since EMT has warned of general delays as well as the diversions.
- If your trip matters, such as a medical appointment, a meeting at a public office or a school run, think about a backup option.
The 20minutos report covers EMT buses only. It gives no information on Metrovalencia, the metro and tram network, or on regional and commuter trains. If you use those services, check with their operators directly rather than assuming they are running normally.
What to watch next
20minutos describes its report as a developing story, so the situation may change during the day. Keep an eye on EMT’s channels for any further diversions, for changes to lines beyond 19, 31 and 92, and for news of when Avenida de la Malvarrosa reopens and normal routes come back.
It is also worth following the national coverage of the strike. The picket lines and incidents reported in several Spanish cities, and the court ruling on minimum services in Madrid, show that disruption and the legal arguments around it vary from place to place. Residents of Valencia should rely on local operators for information about their own journeys.
Source: 20minutos Valencia
Sources
- 20minutos Valencia: Retrasos y modificación de recorridos en los autobuses de la EMT de Valencia por la huelga general, accessed 11 November 2026
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