The governor of Puebla, Alejandro Armenta, stated that the first four lines of the Cablebús (cable car system) will be directly managed by the state government. However, they will maintain the option of a concession as a legal recourse should the budget not be sufficient to complete the project during his term.
Luis García Parra, cabinet coordinator, explained that before moving forward with the project, it was necessary to incorporate this transportation system into the Mobility Law. This was because the state regulations did not include a specific category for this service.
García Parra added that, although the law now allows for concessions, this will not be applied for now, as the project is currently in the bidding phase for both its construction and operational launch.
What is known about the Puebla Cablebús?
The official summarized three key aspects of the plan:
After the bidding process is completed, the infrastructure must be ready within a maximum of 24 months, projecting its completion for 2027. The total cost will be covered within the current six-year term, with a deadline of December 2030. The operation will be managed by the state government through the Ministry of Mobility and Transportation (SMT).
What is the complete Cablebús route?
Authorities indicated that the initial Cablebús design includes four lines connecting the stadium area in the Maravillas neighborhood with Angelópolis. There are also plans to add four more lines to complete a metropolitan system of eight lines.
“The concession model remains in place because, if the budget allows, we will build the four additional lines; if not, the option to grant them as concessions remains open,” he noted.
What is the Puebla Cablebús?
In this case, the goal is to develop a modern, accessible, and sustainable system, taking as a reference point Line 3 of the Mexico City Cablebús, which reaches Chapultepec.
He also announced that this project will be integrated into a new mobility model for Puebla that includes alternatives such as public bicycles, with the intention of leaving behind an efficient and environmentally responsible transportation infrastructure for the state.
Source: cronista
