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HISTORY OF THE COMPANY
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1945
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– Bus service provided by private transport operators and ČSD (Czech State Railways).
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1949
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– (January) Establishment of the state-owned enterprise ČSAD by Act No. 311/48 Coll. of 20 December 1948.
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1960
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– The state-owned enterprise ČSAD ÚAN Praha Florenc s.p. is part of the regional state-owned enterprise ČSAD KNV Prague n.p.
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1992
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– The state-owned enterprise ČSAD ÚAN Prague Florenc s.p. is included in the first wave of post-communist coupon privatizations of state-owned companies and becomes a joint stock company.
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2000
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– Split into two separate companies: ČSAD ÚAN Praha Florenc a.s. and ČSAD Praha Pankrác a.s.
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2000
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– ČSAD ÚAN Praha Florenc a.s. establishes a 100% owned subsidiary Pražská dopravní a.s., which manages the bus terminals owned by ČSAD ÚAN Praha Florenc a.s.
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2004
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– ČSAD Praha holding a.s. becomes the legal successor of the companies ČSAD ÚAN Praha Florenc a.s. and ČSAD Praha Pankrác a.s.
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2005
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– Dissolution of Pražská dopravní a.s., with ČSAD Praha holding a.s. continuing to operate bus terminals.
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HISTORY OF THE PRAGUE FLORENC BUS TERMINAL
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The first part of the Prague Florenc Bus Terminal was established following World War II in the “Karlín” section – part of which is often referred to as the “delta” as it lies in a triangular area between the railroad tracks beneath the arches of the Negrelli Viaduct. This area was later known as “Lower Terminal I” (currently used for car parking).
The other part of the site, the so-called “Upper Terminal” (today’s bus terminal), was originally used for coal storage.
In 1948, the construction of the actual bus terminal building began. Up until then, the terminal was operated from little more than a small wooden booth located in the middle of the site, which housed a dispatcher and announcer. The entrance to the terminal site was from the direction of the Museum of the City of Prague.
The official launch date of the new terminal was 17 June 1948.
In 1949, the "passenger" building was constructed with a waiting room for passengers, ticket windows, a restaurant, rest area for drivers and conductors and public restrooms. The building was located on the site of today's “Kiss & Ride” parking area.
With the construction of the Prague subway (Sokolovská station), the bus terminal underwent reconstruction (the original passenger building had to be demolished). The original entrance to the terminal and the park with the passenger building in the centre of the terminal were closed. It was also at this time that the layout of the departure platforms was established in their present form.
The building on Křižíkova Street was remodeled to serve as the "passenger" building for the needs of the bus terminal. In 1970 – 1973, pedestrian bridges were built over the bus terminal and 15 new departure platforms were added at the so-called "Lower Terminal II". In 1974, an automated wash station was built at "Lower Terminal II" along with a fuel station.
In 2002, the Bus Terminal suffered significant flood damage.
17 June 2008 saw a major milestone with the opening of the New Terminal Building. A state-of-the-art facility with the latest technological equipment, the new building also included advance ticket sale windows, information service, restaurants, etc. This was the beginning of major changes at the Florenc Terminal.
In 2009, major reconstruction of the bus terminal began – in the first phase, roofing over passenger waiting areas on Platforms 1-9 was repaired and the restrooms on Platform 3 were completely rebuilt.
This was followed by the removal of part of the old cross-over bridge built in 1972, the reconstruction of all passenger shelters on departure platforms and complete repair of the arrival area by the original terminal building on Křižíkova Street. A new Tourist Center was also established at the Křižíkova Terminal offering a wide range of services to the public.
With the completion of its extensive reconstruction, the Prague Florenc Bus Terminal became the most modern bus terminals in Prague, offering the general public and transport operators using the central bus terminal comfort and services that meet all European standards.
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