Light Rail restricts access for Mexico-Ecuador match; special operation in place

Mexico City's "El Ajolote" Light Rail and associated trolleybus services are operating under a special regime for the Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match, exclusively allowing passengers with digital tickets or QR codes to board.

This measure, in effect since the World Cup's opening on June 11, is designed to streamline fan access to the Estadio Ciudad de México and prevent overcrowding. However, it has created significant disruption for regular commuters and local residents who rely on the service for daily travel.

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It's really tough that this affects us, but what can you do?

Many passengers, like Laura, who was heading to Huipulco station and lives in the area, were caught off guard by the restrictions. Unprepared with the required QR code, she was denied access and had to walk to Calzada de Tlalpan to find a bus. "It's really tough that this affects us, but what can you do?" she commented.

Leticia and Lila, aiming to support the national team, also expressed surprise and frustration. "We didn't know access to the Light Rail would be restricted like this; it seems very unfair because many people use this transport to go home and not necessarily to the match," Leticia stated, though they managed to board a trolleybus at the last minute.

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We didn't know access to the Light Rail would be restricted like this; it seems very unfair because many people use this transport to go home and not necessarily to the match.