A social media influencer taped herself taking a hammer to a TransMilenio station during Thursday’s protests. Her vandalism video has outraged Colombians.
The recent attacks against brand new TransMilenio buses and destruction of historic landmarks during a farmers protest show how vulnerable Bogotá is to vandalism.
Bogotá mayor Enrique Peñalosa announced that the bid to upgrade TransMilenio into an all-electric transportation network is open, with first 594 buses operational in 2020.
The renovation of TransMilenio and expansion of the bus route along Carrera Séptima are mobility issues close to the lives of Bogotanos. But, when traffic lights go dark, mobility comes to a standstill.
The planned expansion of TransMilenio along Bogotá’s Séptima has local residents protesting. Financing for this mega project has been approved by the City Council.
The Chinese built eBus Andino has joined the fleet of TransMilenio, and first all electric transport option for a city turning to green solutions.
TransMilenio and SITP fares will increase by $200 pesos next month to help cover a financial deficit and improve transit, according to Bogotá officials.
Debate hinges on whether the metro will travel above or below ground, but the most important thing is that Bogotá’s future metro system works.
The SITP system hopes to revolutionize public transportation in Bogotá, but significant challenges remain.