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‘La 50’ Suspends Indefinitely as Extortion Forces Wider Lima Bus Stoppages for Monday

Transport leaders say arrests have not dismantled extortion networks.

Overview

  • San Sebastián’s line ‘La 50’ halted service until further notice on September 27, citing a lack of safety for drivers and passengers on the SJLCallao route.
  • CIT director Martín Ojeda said about eight companies, including Santa Catalina, Flores, La 47 and Vipusa, will remain off the road on Monday, September 29 due to threats.
  • Recent shootings and extortion notes linked to ‘cobro de cupos’ targeted multiple lines, with a fifth attack reported against Santa Catalina and other assaults on Las Flores/57, Huáscar and units in Independencia.
  • A 48‑hour stoppage ran September 27–28 with uneven participation above 30% across hundreds of firms, and organizers are preparing further actions in October with some warning protests could become indefinite.
  • SIDPOL reports a 54.5% rise in extortion complaints in Lima between January and July, and as of the latest reports the Education Ministry had not suspended in‑person classes for Monday.