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Mexico City Debuts Electric Centrobús Loop Downtown as Testing Begins

The female‑operated, all‑electric service marks a key step in Mexico City’s push to cleaner, easier trips in the Centro Histórico.

Overview

  • The route, which begins operational tests Friday, opens to riders May 8 with a 5‑peso fare and buses about every five minutes.
  • Twelve electric buses will serve 33 stops on two loops that circle the Zócalo along streets including Eje Central, Donceles, Uruguay and Circunvalación.
  • RTP will run the line with women at the wheel only, after training 300 operators for the launch.
  • The service links with nearby Metro, Metrobús and Trolebús stops and reaches 186 historic and tourist sites such as the Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes.
  • City officials invested 111 million pesos in buses and stop equipment featuring cameras, GPS, Wi‑Fi, USB charging, ramps and touchscreen totems, while reporters note street vending and informal vehicles could slow parts of the route.