Mass demonstration in Budapest downtown: traffic, public transport changes

Mass demonstration in Budapest
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Hungarian influencers, YouTubers and, who is currently the most popular Hungarian singer, Azahriah, announced a mass demonstration on Budapest’s Heroes’ Square this evening to protest against President Novák’s pardon for a paedophile helper. The scandal resulted in the resignation of the president and the leader of Fidesz’s EP list, the former Justice Minister Judit Varga. Since the demonstration will be in downtown, traffic changes today in Budapest.

According to Blikk, a Hungarian tabloid, the demonstration and the arrival of the Chinese minister for public security will change traffic in Budapest’s 2nd, 5th, 6th and 14th districts.

The Hungarian influencers’ demonstration will start at 6 PM today on Heroes’ Square. In their joint statement, they said they were fed up and, regardless of political affiliations, as civilians, they would like to raise their voices for the protection of the victims, transparency and an honest social dialogue.

Due to the demonstration, there will be significant changes in Budapest’s traffic order. For example, it will be prohibited to stop on either side of Lendvay Street between the Rippl Rónai and Dózsa György streets, the Rippl Rónai Street between the Andrássy Avenue and the Szondi Street. Furthermore, you cannot stop today between 6 AM and 10 PM at the Széchenyi Square and the Pest Lower Wharf between Markó Street and the Margaret Bridge.

From 6 PM until 8 PM, the Heroes’ Square, the Kós Károly Promenade and the Zoo Promenade will be closed to traffic. Depending on the number of participants, the Dózsa György Street and the Andrássy Avenue may also become closed.

BKK will change the route of bus line 20E, which will not stop at Heroes’ Square. Services 30, 30A, 75, 79 and 230 will commute to Hermina Street on a different route. If the Andrássy Avenue is closed, buses 105 and 210 will also change their routes.

HERE is a map concerning the restrictions. Blue lines mean stopping is prohibited, and red line means the area will be closed to traffic.

There are street and square sections in Budapest where you cannot stop. HERE is another map collecting all those.

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