The Bica and Lavra elevators, in Lisbon, have been stopped since the Glória Elevator tragedy. Both historic elevators functioned as an important means of transport in the city, connecting different levels of Lisbon's topography.
The elevators transported thousands of tourists daily, being a well-known attraction of the Portuguese capital. However, the article indicates that they were not only for visitors.
In addition to tourists, the elevators were also used by many local residents and by people who worked in that area of the city. The closure of these facilities thus affects the local population and workers in the area.
