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Lima Transport Runs Normally on Strike Day as Police Bolster Streets

Transport guilds sat out the protest, citing confidence in ongoing talks with interim President José Jerí.

Overview

  • RPP and Correo teams reported regular bus, cúster and combi service across Lima and Callao on Wednesday with no major crowding at stops.
  • At Puente Nuevo and Plaza Dos de Mayo, reporters observed fluid circulation and steady service alongside a strong police deployment to deter incidents.
  • Martín Valeriano of the Asociación Nacional de Integración de Transportistas said his guild would not join the strike and plans a follow-up meeting with President José Jerí on Thursday.
  • Héctor Vargas of the Coordinadora de Transporte Urbano, which represents 72 urban transport companies, confirmed they would not participate, pointing to signs of openness from the Executive and a bill reflecting sector demands.
  • Caretas reported transport leaders recently met with Jerí to ratify commitments, including declaring public transport in emergency and creating an anti-extortion unit, with the government signaling further security plans for the sector.