Overview
- A San Sebastián (La 50) bus was hit by an explosive in San Juan de Lurigancho near the Wiracocha park, damaging the vehicle as police opened an investigation and no serious injuries were reported.
- In Jicamarca, Huarochirí, two assailants on a motorcycle shot a Negociaciones Santa Anita bus, wounding driver Jorge Cabrera Fernández in the shoulder; he drove to a safer area and was later discharged from hospital.
- Following a Jan. 7 shooting in Lurín, the Huáscar company kept only about 10 units running on its R28 route as most of its fleet remained off the road.
- Organizers confirmed a general stoppage and bus mobilization for Jan. 15, estimating roughly 250 companies and about 12,000 units will halt service, potentially cutting up to 80% of operations in Lima and Callao.
- Official data show 25,196 extortion complaints through Dec. 27, a 20% annual rise, as transport leaders report dozens of driver killings in 2025 and dispute government claims of progress while authorities continue investigations and security plans.