Cali's MIO Transport System to Operate Extended Hours for Sunday Elections
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Cali's public transport system, MIO, will operate with extended hours on Sunday, May 31, to facilitate voter mobility for the presidential elections.
- The MIO will provide service from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, ensuring safe and timely transportation to 206 polling stations across the city, including rural areas.
- Passengers can pay fares using the MIO card, Visa, or Mastercard, and can find route information via the MIO App, Google Maps, and Moovit.
Cali's MIO public transportation system will extend its operating hours on Sunday, May 31, to support citizens participating in the presidential elections. The service will run from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM, aiming to ensure safe and efficient travel for voters to polling stations throughout the city.
Metrocali, the transit authority, has announced that the MIO will facilitate mobility to 206 polling stations, including those in six rural districts. This extended service is designed to assist voters, poll workers, and election officials in reaching their destinations.
As always, this Sunday the MIO will be at the service of the people of Cali to accompany them in a new democratic day. We want citizens to be able to move easily and safely to exercise their right to vote.
Daniel Parra, Metrocali's Director of Operations, emphasized the system's commitment to supporting the democratic process. "As always, this Sunday the MIO will be at the service of the people of Cali to accompany them in a new democratic day. We want citizens to be able to move easily and safely to exercise their right to vote," he stated.
To aid passengers, MIO Orienters will be available at key stations and terminals, particularly those with high passenger flow towards polling sites. Information on routes and connections will be readily accessible. Additionally, commuters can utilize the MIO App, Google Maps, and Moovit to plan their journeys to polling stations, checking available routes and estimated travel times. Payment options include the MIO card and Visa or Mastercard debit/credit cards.
The MIO will allow access and proximity to 206 polling stations distributed in Cali, including six located in the rural area of the District, up to where the system reaches.
Originally published by El Tiempo in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.