Monday, April 13, 2026

Independencia Corridor mobilizes more than 178 thousand passengers in 4 days

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Santo Domingo.– The Independencia Corridor continues to demonstrate significant progress in the transformation of the Integrated Public Transportation System, by registering the mobilization of 178,094 passengers between February 16 and 19, 2026, as part of its test phase. During this period, the operation began with 34 buses in service on the 16th, transporting 31,684 users, and progressively increasing its capacity to reach 61 units in circulation on the 19th, when 52,160 passengers were moved in a single day. In total, the buses traveled 17,586.64 kilometers, guaranteeing coverage, frequency, and efficiency on one of the main arterial roads of the capital. These results reflect not only adequate operational planning, but also the positive response of the citizenry to a service that is committed to greater organization, security, and comfort. The progressive increase in buses in circulation demonstrates the government's willingness to strengthen public transport, reduce waiting times, and offer a modern and dignified alternative for thousands of Dominicans who depend daily on this corridor.
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The implementation of the Independencia Corridor is part of the modernization vision promoted by the Government, aimed at transforming urban mobility and improving the quality of life. A more efficient transportation system not only impacts daily commuting, but also boosts the economy, reduces congestion, and contributes to a more orderly and sustainable city. These numbers are not just statistics, but rather, they represent an improvement and dignify the service for the thousands of Dominicans who trust in the new corridor, this being a reflection of a public policy that prioritizes people and bets on collective progress.

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