Overview

• A sudden stoppage early on July 16 halted more than 200 buses across the main Mi Macro Periférico line and 17 feeder routes before service resumed by mid-morning.
• Drivers affiliated with the local transport union continue negotiating with concessionaire Peribús Metropolitano S.A. over demands for higher pay and shorter shifts.
• SETRAN clarified that Monday’s demonstration never fully shut down operations and has begun drafting legal actions to deter further interruptions.
• Partial strikes on July 15 and 16 triggered long queues, significant delays and reported safety incidents for thousands of daily commuters.
• Talks between authorities and union leaders remain ongoing as both sides seek a lasting settlement to avoid future disruptions.