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Mexibús and Mexicable Exceed 65 Million Free Trips in Two Years
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Mexibús and Mexicable Exceed 65 Million Free Trips in Two Years

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • The free travel and transfer program for Mexibús and Mexicable in the State of Mexico has completed two years of operation.
  • Over 65 million free trips and transfers have been recorded, with a subsidy exceeding 649 million pesos.
  • Elderly individuals, people with disabilities, and young children are the primary beneficiaries of the program, which aims to ensure the right to mobility for low-income residents.

The State of Mexico's free transportation initiative for the Mexibús and Mexicable systems has surpassed 65 million free trips and transfers in its two years of operation. Launched on July 1, 2024, the program has provided 32.69 million free rides and 32.36 million free transfers across 11 transfer points.

The initiative, which has a subsidy exceeding 649 million pesos, aims to guarantee the right to mobility for low-income residents in municipalities including Tlalnepantla, Tultitlán, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Coacalco, Ecatepec, Tecámac, Zumpango, Nezahualcóyotl, Chimalhuacán, and Chicoloapan.

Data from the Ministry of Mobility reveals that elderly individuals have benefited the most, accounting for 28.79 million trips. People with disabilities made 2.78 million trips, and children under five years old took 1.11 million trips. Officials highlighted that the free travel and transfers improve mobility, reduce economic burdens, and allow people more time with their families.

The gratuity and free transfers represent an improvement in mobility, the economy, and the time people dedicate to their families.

— Lucía Sauza JiménezSubdirector of Operational Control of the System of Mass Transport and Cable Car of the State of Mexico, commenting on the program's impact.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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