Hidalgo launches 140 new public transport units in $730 million overhaul

Hidalgo's Governor Julio Menchaca Salazar has officially put into service 140 new public transportation units, marking a significant investment of 730 million pesos in the state's mobility infrastructure. This launch is part of a broader restructuring of the Metropolitan Transportation System, previously known as Tuzobús, aimed at ensuring dignified, safe, and high-quality travel for the state's residents.

The initiative goes beyond just introducing new vehicles. It encompasses a comprehensive overhaul of the system's 34 stations, addressing long-neglected infrastructure with an additional investment of 195 million pesos. Furthermore, the plan includes improving the working conditions for the system's personnel, recognizing their crucial role in service delivery.

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With these new and modern units, dignified, safe, and quality mobility is guaranteed for the people of Hidalgo.

According to Lyzbeth Robles Gutiérrez, the Secretary of Mobility and Transportation, this transformation is a direct response to public demand. The new units are designed to accommodate varying passenger capacities, ranging from 15 to 80 people. Within a month, the Integrated System of Mass Transport of Hidalgo is set to assume full control of the Metropolitan Transportation System, with intensified training programs for drivers planned.

Orlando Ángeles Pérez, the state government's chief administrative officer, highlighted that this restructuring, occurring after 11 years of Tuzobús operation, was achieved through the efficient use of public funds. A leasing model was employed, generating savings of 130.5 million pesos compared to purchasing and maintaining the buses outright.

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the transformation of the Metropolitan Transportation System is the response to a demand from the population.