76 New Public Transport Trucks.
The governor of Jalisco, Pablo Lemus Navarro, announced that, no later than February 17, 76 new public transport trucks will begin to circulate in Puerto Vallarta. This measure is part of a plan to improve mobility in the city and meet the growing demand for transportation by the population and tourists who visit the destination.
Lemus Navarro explained that the new units arrived in the city on February 7, but their entry into operation has been scheduled for the 17th, in order to make the necessary adjustments to guarantee an efficient and quality service. Among the notable improvements, the trucks will have air conditioning and an electronic payment system, similar to that used in the metropolitan area of Guadalajara, which will facilitate access for users and speed up transfer times.
Currently, Puerto Vallarta's public transportation system has approximately 200 trucks, of which 50 are new and 150 are semi-new. However, the medium-term goal is to expand the fleet to about 300 units to meet the growing demand in the city. In this regard, the governor also recalled that, in addition to these units, the government of Jalisco plans to implement a system of ecological buses that will travel along the main roads of Puerto Vallarta. However, this project will not be completed until the last quarter of 2025.
Despite the governor's announcement, so far the concessionaire company Unibus PV has not officially confirmed the arrival or the upcoming operation of the new trucks through its communication channels. Citizens are still waiting for more information about the integration of these units and their impact on the city's mobility.
Public transportation in Puerto Vallarta has been the subject of constant criticism due to the lack of units, long waits and deficiencies in service. The addition of these 76 trucks represents an important step in improving the system, although questions remain about the total investment made and the distribution of routes that will benefit the population.
Direct Benefits
- Greater availability of units
○ With more trucks circulating, waiting times at stops will decrease, improving the user experience.
2. Greater comfort for passengers
○ The new units will have air conditioning, which will provide greater comfort in the warm climate of Puerto Vallarta.
3. Modernization of the payment system
○ The implementation of electronic payment will allow a more agile and safe way of approaching transportation, avoiding the use of cash and facilitating mobility.
4. Reduction of saturation during peak hours
○ With more units in circulation, trucks will be less crowded, especially during peak hours.
5. Better route coverage
○ The arrival of new units will allow for the optimization and expansion of existing routes, benefiting neighborhoods with less access to transportation.
6. Greater safety for passengers
○ New trucks can have better security systems, such as surveillance cameras and more efficient brakes.
Indirect Benefits
1. Boost to tourism
○ More efficient and comfortable transportation facilitates the mobility of tourists, which improves the perception of the destination and its attractiveness.
2. Reduction in the use of private vehicles
○ If the service improves, more people may choose to use public transportation instead of cars, reducing traffic and pollution.
3. Positive economic impact
○ Investment in transportation generates employment in different sectors, from maintenance to the operation of the units
4. Better quality of life for citizens
○ Efficient transportation reduces travel times, allowing people to have more time for their personal and work lives.
5. Greater dynamism in the local economy
○ With more efficient mobility, people can more easily access shops, services and work centers, boosting the city's economy.
6. Reducing the long-term environmental footprint
○ Although these trucks are not yet ecological, their arrival is a transition towards a more modern and efficient transportation system that, in the future, may be replaced by less polluting units.
In general, the arrival of these 76 new units represents a significant advance for mobility in Puerto Vallarta, with benefits that will impact both residents and tourists.
With these changes, mobility in Puerto Vallarta is expected to improve considerably in the coming months, reducing waiting times and offering passengers a more comfortable and efficient service.
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