During a week in which Bogotá is showcasing environmentally-friendly mobility and advance of the Metro’s first line, the national government is drafting legislation to ban ride-sharing Apps.
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Bogotá faces uncertain future over Metro Line 1
Bogotá Mayor Claudia López faces a major political defeat next week from her close ally, President Petro, as he attempts to bury – literally – Line 1 of the Bogotá Metro.
Bogotá changes Pico y Placa vehicle mobility starting January 10
Starting Tuesday, January 10, Bogotá will rotate the vehicle licence plate restriction Pico y Placa with a new numbering scheme based on the odd and even days of each month.
Bogotá joins world cities with bike-sharing mobility
Bogotá has embarked with bike-sharing mobility and smart technology transportation as 3,300 mechanical and electric bikes become available for users.
Bogotá hosts No Car Day on Thursday, September 22
After a two year hiatus, Bogotá will host a No Car Day on Thursday, September 22, forcing almost two million cars off the street, as well as motorbikes.
Duque ends term with “gratitude” from Bogotá’s Claudia López
In one of his last official acts as President of Colombia, Iván Duque co-financed the construction of the Bogotá Metro’s Line 2 underground subway.
Avianca and GOL to form Latin American aviation giant
Colombia’s Avianca and Brazilian carrier GOL are set to form a common holding company Abra Group and deal that creates one of South America’s largest airlines.
Colombia ranks in global top 20 for airline capacity
Fierce competition among low-cost carriers and entry of new carriers in the Colombian market has returned passenger capacity to pre-pandemic levels.
Bogotá motorcyclists protest district’s new security measures
More traffic disruptions are expected on Tuesday in Bogotá as motorcyclists blockade roads in protest over new security measures for the capital.
Bogotá’s Claudia López extends mobility restrictions with Pico y Placa
During a year in which Bogotá will embark on major road and transportation works, Mayor López has extended mobility restrictions.
Busiest travel week in U.S since start of the COVID-19 pandemic
Despite increasing cases of COVID-19 infection in many cities and states across the U.S, this week was the busiest in travel since 2019.
Construction of Bogotá’s Metro Line 1 starts at Avenida Chile
Construction of a vehicle underpass and corridors for eco-friendly transportation is underway at Ave.Chile for Line 1 of the Metro de Bogotá.
Destruction to Bogotá’s TransMilenio will take six months to repair
During three weeks of anti-government protests in Bogotá, TransMilenio has been faced destruction by vandals. Bogotanos will have to foot the bill for six months of repairs.
American Airlines and JetBlue to operate new flight between JFK and Bogotá
Despite route cancellations with the coronavirus pandemic, airlines are projecting an upsurge in passenger traffic this summer between Colombia, Mexico and United States.
Air France-KLM launch sustainable fuel program for corporate clients
The Air France-KLM group has announced further measures to reduce carbon emissions with a new program for its global corporate clients.
Avianca execs get US$7.2 million in bonuses as airline faced insolvency
Avianca has been riding one public relations crisis to another, the latest involving US$7.2 million in bonuses to senior executives despite the airline’s deep financial crisis.