Varela announces the day on which the reduction of the Metrobus fare takes effect

The Panamanian president, Juan Carlos Varela, informed today that tomorrow the 40% reduction in the passage of two motorways in the capital, whose service is provided by the Mibus company and its fleet of Metrobuses.

Panama, Nov 8 (EFE) .- Panamanian President Juan Carlos Varela announced today that a 40% reduction in the passage of two motorways in the capital will be effective tomorrow. service is provided by the company Mibus and its fleet of Metrobuses.

Varela, in a brief television message issued by the Panamanian Presidency, indicated that the management of the Mibus company announced today that from tomorrow "the reduction of the Metrobus fare in the North and South corridors goes from 1.25 to 0.75" dollars.

"This is great news for all Metrobus users on the routes of the Southern Corridor and North Corridor, who will have great savings in their family economy, "said Varela.

He added that with this measure" another component of the Plan (Master) of Urban Mobility announced to the country (by the Government) 23 days ago ".

Last October 16, Varela announced, as part of this plan, the rebate to 0.75 dollars of the MetroBus service rate used by the toll roads, which until today was $ 1.25, which represents a 40% saving for users.

In addition to the reduction in the highway route, the Urban Mobility Master Plan contemplates the unification of Metro fares and the bus service of the Mibus company.

The Plan aims to improve the public transport system for the benefit of the population.

In this context, Varela has indicated that 273 new buses were acquired to strengthen the frequency of Mibus, with a investment for more than 36 million dollars.

As of this month, 203 large units will begin to circulate and in March 2018, another 70 medium buses will be available.

A total of 70 wagons for the Metro, with an investment of 150 million dollars, which will double its current capacity by January 2018.