The global ridesharing company Uber ends operations in Colombia after legislators failed to regulate legal loopholes favoring the transport guild over the technology-based company.
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Bogotá rolls out first of 483 all-electric SITP bus fleet
On December 23, the first all-electric SITP bus went into service and one 483 vehicles that will contribute in 2020 to clean energy transport in Bogotá.
Bicycle donation in Cundinamarca helps rural children get a leg up in education
The C.C Andino is helping rural children across Cundinamarca and Boyacá get to their schools with bicycle donations, and award-winning social responsibility initiative.
A Chinese-Canadian consortium wins contract to build Bogotá’s Metro
Ending years of uncertainty, a Chinese-Canadian consortium has won the contract to build Bogotá’s electric metro in the next seven years.
Bogotá’s El Dorado welcomes more carriers and new international routes
As a major aviation hub in South America, new carriers will soon be connecting Bogotá with new international destinations, resulting in more competition also on key routes.
Nationwide transport strike affects mobility in Bogotá
Cab drivers are protesting Monday across Bogotá over the suspension of licenses by the District Mobility Secretariat. Commuters advised to exercise caution and avoid rush hour.
Editorial: The scourge of vandalism and incivility take hold of Bogotá
The recent attacks against brand new TransMilenio buses and destruction of historic landmarks during a farmers protest show how vulnerable Bogotá is to vandalism.
Peñalosa: Bogotá to get “largest fleet of electric buses in Latin America.”
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.
Standard and Poor’s downgrades Avianca over debt and United loan
Colombia’s Avianca exposure to debt and concerns over its capacity to repay United for an alliance covenant has resulted in a credit downgrade by S&P.
Two-day strike underway in Colombia, mobility in Bogotá impacted
A nationwide strike is underway in Colombia by trade union groups and student organizations. Mobility in all major cities will be impacted, especially in Bogotá where the largest protests have gathered.
Colombia spared fallout over grounding of Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet
No Colombian airline purchased the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, which after two crashes has been grounded globally.
Crash of DC-3 in Colombia puts workhorse of the Amazon under scrutiny
The crash of a DC-3 in Colombia killing all 14 on board has put this aircraft under scrutiny by aviation authorities.
More bad air for Bogotá: License plate restriction back in effect
For the second time in a month, Bogotá has issued a Yellow Alert deteriorating air quality and enacted the Environmental license plate restriction until Monday, March 11.
TransMiCable: Bogotá’s commuter lifeline is a high-flying attraction
The high flying gondolas of TransMiCable are a great way to reconnect with the city far and beyond the historical landmarks.
Bogotá can breathe again, but long term air solutions needed
Bogotá may have overcome the environmental emergency decreed by the mayoralty, but long term solutions are needed to improve air quality.
First No Car Day of the year for Bogotá on February 7
More than two million bicycles are expected on Bogotá streets, Thursday, February 7, as the city readies for its first No Car Day of 2019.