Mexico City's Centrobús Launches Electric Route Honoring Indigenous Heroines

Mexico City’s Historic Center has introduced a new electric bus route called Centrobús, also known as the Ruta de las Heroínas Indígenas. The service launched on May 8, offering a modern transport option through one of the city’s busiest areas. Despite its debut, early ridership appeared low, with many seats left empty on the buses. The route connects Bellas Artes to San Juan de Letrán, but heavy traffic slowed the first trip to 48 minutes. Along the way, the electric buses faced congestion from cars, pedestrians, and street vendors, adding delays.

Some of the new kiosks were already operational, featuring touchscreens with stop details and tourist information. Each kiosk also displays historical facts about Indigenous women at its base. However, near *Circunvalación*, the kiosk for the *República de Uruguay* stop remained closed due to nearby construction work. Inside the buses, passengers found no permanent stop signage. Instead, a printed sheet was taped to the exit door for reference. The vehicles accept payments via the *Tarjeta de Movilidad Integrada*, deducting five pesos per ride. At the *Teatro de la Ciudad* station, buses arrived roughly every 10 minutes, maintaining a steady but not crowded service.

The Centrobús route now operates with electric buses, touchscreen kiosks, and a focus on Indigenous history. While initial passenger numbers were low, the system is in place for future use. The service continues to navigate challenges like traffic and construction as it settles into regular operation.