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RTP service replacing Cablebús Line 1 causes delays and confusion for users
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RTP service replacing Cablebús Line 1 causes delays and confusion for users

From El Universal · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Users reported significantly longer travel times on the first day of the provisional RTP bus service replacing the Cablebús Line 1 in Mexico City.
  • Journeys from Indios Verdes to Cuautepec took around 40 minutes, an increase from the usual 30 minutes, with additional delays due to traffic and difficulty locating the bus stops.
  • The RTP service is operating from August 11 to August 23 during the annual maintenance of the Cablebús Line 1.

Passengers using the provisional bus service to replace Mexico City's Cablebús Line 1 experienced significantly longer commutes on its first day of operation. The Red de Transporte Pasajeros (RTP) service, which is substituting the cable car route from Indios Verdes to Cuautepec during its annual maintenance, saw travel times extend to approximately 40 minutes.

About 10 minutes more it took, I think the most complicated thing is finding the access because it's like on a curve and you have to go to the avenue.

— MinervaA user described the difficulty in locating the temporary bus stop.

This represents a 10-minute increase compared to the usual 30-minute journey on the Cablebús. Users reported that the extended travel time was partly due to traffic congestion. Additionally, some passengers found it difficult to locate the temporary RTP bus stops, which were not clearly marked or signposted, leading to further delays as they navigated the area.

One user, Minerva, noted that finding the bus stop involved walking around a curve and onto the avenue, taking about five minutes. She also observed a lack of personnel directing passengers. Another commuter, Marco, estimated his travel time at 35 to 40 minutes, attributing the longer duration to the high number of passengers boarding and the time it takes for everyone to get on the bus.

I also don't see any staff indicating or anything like that, one notices it by intuition.

— MinervaA user commented on the lack of clear signage or assistance at the temporary bus stop.

The RTP service is scheduled to operate from August 11 to August 23, covering the period of the annual maintenance for Cablebús Line 1. This temporary measure aims to provide an alternative transportation option while the cable car system undergoes its yearly inspection and upkeep.

35 or 40, the difficult thing is that many people get on and it takes a while for them to pass, so add about 10 minutes of waiting.

— MarcoA user explained the factors contributing to longer travel times on the replacement bus service.
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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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