Cancun, Q.R. — The city of Cancun has began technical tests with new articulated buses. The tests are being run by the Quintana Roo Mobility Institute (Imoveqroo) in hopes of reducing wait times for citizens. Rafael Hernández Kotasek, the Director of Imoveqroo, says tests are being run with 18.6-meter-long articulated buses with capacity for 150 passengers on five main avenues in Cancun.
He explained that the technical road tests being conducted Thursday and Friday are part of the public transportation modernization program requested by the city’s residents.
“These tests represent a key step toward modernizing transportation in Cancun. We want citizens to spend less time waiting at bus stops and arrive at their destination faster with a more efficient, safe and dignified transportation system,” said Hernández Kotasek.
These units have almost twice the capacity of a conventional bus. They feature environmentally friendly Euro VI technology, a diesel engine and universal accessibility with a ramp and wheelchair access area.
The tests are being carried out on empty buses on Colosio Avenue (11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.), López Portillo Avenue (1:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m.), Kukulcán Boulevard (4:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m.) and on Friday on Tulum Avenue (2:00 a.m.–4:00 a.m.), Kabah Avenue (1:00 a.m.–2:00 a.m.).
He says the results of these tests will be crucial in determining the feasibility of implementing articulated buses in Cancun, as the dimensions of the buses will be measured on the five strategic avenues, ensuring that the city’s infrastructure can accommodate this type of transport.
An articulated bus, having a greater capacity, allows a large number of people to board at once. This not only reduces wait times but also streamlines the route’s flow, as fewer units are needed to move the same number of people, reducing congestion and efficiently connecting with other routes.
While not all routes will have articulated buses, the idea is that they will complement the 11 and 12-meter units, creating smarter and more efficient mobility, especially during peak travel times, when there are high concentrations of people waiting for transportation.
The transportation companies Autocar, Maya Caribe and Bonfil are participating in the evaluation of these units.
