President Claudia Sheinbaum has confirmed the construction of Maribús, a public water transport system in the bay of Acapulco, Guerrero, aimed at enhancing the transport system of this tourist destination.
During her morning press conference in Acapulco, Sheinbaum assured that the project, initially presented in 2013 by former governor Ángel Aguirre, will proceed. The Maribús will be built by Navy (Semar) personnel and financed with public resources. However, its viability and technical characteristics are still under evaluation.
Sheinbaum emphasized that the investment required for Maribús will depend on various preliminary studies, including one on user demand. “Any transportation project must have a demand study that defines the number of passengers who would use the service. The route and intermediate stops depend on how many passengers would get on,” she explained.
The president noted that the location of stops and the frequency of trips will depend on technical factors and the project’s economic viability. Initially, it was suggested that Maribús could connect Puerto Marqués with Caleta, although the number of intermediate stops has not yet been defined. Studies are underway to determine the type of vessels to be used, based on expected demand and service cost.
Admiral Raymundo Pedro Morales Ángeles, head of Semar, highlighted that Maribús aims to ease vehicular traffic on Acapulco’s coast, one of the city’s main arteries, and reduce the intensive use of combustion vehicles. The project must also comply with an environmental impact study to ensure it does not negatively affect the bay’s natural environment.
Sheinbaum mentioned that a Cablebús system is being considered to complement Maribús and improve mobility in the coastal city. Although there is no specific start date for construction, the project will proceed once feasibility study results are available.
Source: Reporte Indigo
