Venezuela's transport sector warns over 50% of fleet is paralyzed

More than half of Venezuela's public transportation fleet is currently out of service across the country, a crisis that threatens the continuity of the service, according to the National Transport Federation.

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The transporters at the national level have a very serious crisis that affects the provision of the service.

Erick Zuleta, president of the federation, described the current inventory of active transport units nationwide as "dismal." He noted that the sector's decline exceeds 80% compared to data from ten years ago, and over 60% when referencing the last two years.

This assessment was presented during a council meeting in Barquisimeto, attended by representatives from several Venezuelan states. Zuleta emphasized the severe crisis faced by transporters nationwide, which directly impacts service provision. He publicly requested that Delcy Rodríguez, a government official, convene a meeting to find solutions and establish a comprehensive transport plan.

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We publicly ask Delcy Rodríguez to convene a meeting to seek solutions and establish a transport plan.

Union leaders also highlighted other factors exacerbating the situation, including urban passenger fares they deem insufficient, irregular fuel distribution, and the high cost of spare parts. These elements, they argue, significantly limit transporters' ability to maintain their vehicles. "There are few units, and they are queuing to get fuel. The state must optimize and create the conditions for transport workers to provide the service," Zuleta demanded.

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There are few units and they are making a queue to be able to supply fuel. The State has to optimize and create the conditions for us transport workers to be able to provide the service.