Investment and Features of the New Trolleybuses
The new 14 trolleybus units, part of Mexico City’s Line 12, have been launched by the city’s head of government, Clara Brugada Molina. These units represent an investment of 130 million pesos and come equipped with several modern features:
- CCTV cameras for security
- Comfortable seating
- Dedicated spaces for individuals with disabilities and women
- Wheelchair ramps
- Internal batteries allowing operation for 75 kilometers without catenary connection
- Reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 11 tonnes annually
- Improved travel times and optimized traffic flow
New Routes and Electromobility Initiatives
Clara Brugada Molina announced a new trolleybus route connecting Metro Universidad to CETRAM Huipulco, along with the start of licitations for purchasing 17 new light rail units. The aim is to transform and modernize the public transportation system, encouraging citizens to reduce private vehicle usage.
She emphasized the importance of electromobility, stating that her administration intends to phase out the old microbus system and replace it with a new model, in collaboration with businesses, drivers, and workers. The goal is to modernize Mexico City’s transportation system significantly over the next six years.
Recognition and Future Plans
Brugada Molina acknowledged the work done by former head of government and current Mexico President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, who modernized and expanded the electromobility network in Mexico City. She called on the capital’s Congress to implement a state policy ensuring all future transportation in Mexico City is electric.
Héctor Ulises García Nieto, Secretary of Mobility (SEMOVI), highlighted the benefits for residents in Los Pedregales, Coyoacán. He described the trolleybus line as an example of clean, efficient, and environmentally-friendly transportation.
Martín López Delgado, General Director of the Electric Transport Service (STE), explained that the 14 new units represent a 130 million pesos investment by COTAXASA, the company operating Line 12. Since the Aztecas Avenue trolleybus service began, over 7 million passengers have been transported, with travel times reduced by 50% from one hour to 30 minutes.
Key Questions and Answers
- Who launched the new trolleybuses? Clara Brugada Molina, head of government of Mexico City.
- What features do the new trolleybuses have? They include CCTV cameras, comfortable seating, dedicated spaces for individuals with disabilities and women, wheelchair ramps, internal batteries allowing operation without catenary connection, and reduced carbon dioxide emissions.
- What new routes and initiatives were announced? A new trolleybus route from Metro Universidad to CETRAM Huipulco and licitations for purchasing 17 new light rail units to modernize public transportation.
- Who has been instrumental in the modernization of Mexico City’s transportation? Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo, former head of government and current President of Mexico, played a significant role in expanding and modernizing the electromobility network.
- What is the investment and impact of the new trolleybuses? The 14 new trolleybuses represent a 130 million pesos investment by COTAXASA. They have transported over 7.2 million passengers since their launch, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 11 tonnes annually and cutting travel times in half.
