Rutas Express Guatemala

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Rutas Express Guatemala
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Overview
Area servedGuatemala City, Mixco
Transit typeExpress/Local
Line numberLine 1: Express Roosvelt.
Line 2: Express Naranjo.
Line 3: Express Minervas.
Website https://www.munimixco.gob.gt
Operation
Began operationFebruary 25, 2017
Operator(s)Mixco Municipality
CharacterAt grade street running
Number of vehicles60

The Rutas Express Guatemala (English: Express Routes), is an Express Public Transit system that operates from the Mixco Municipality, west of Guatemala City. This service serves local residents in Mixco and the South-west end of Guatemala City, and provides some connections to Transmetro lines. [1] Mixco is the third most populous city in the metropolitan region surrounding Guatemala City, [2] and was severely under served by public transit from private operators in recent years.

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History

Lines [4]

Express Roosevelt

The Express Roosevelt line began operations with 10 articulated units, capable of transporting up to 140 passengers each. It begins its journey at Zone 1, in Mixco, and travels south-east to Roosevelt and turns back at zone 13 in Guatemala City. In the future, this line is slated to connect with Guatemala's Metro Riel light-rail line, opening in 2022.

Express Naranjo

The Express Naranjo line was largest expansion of the network at the time of its opening. Providing local and express service between Mixco and Guatemala city. It starts its journey from Zone 4 in Mixco, and ends at Zone 1 in Guatemala city. It mainly travels on Naranjo boulevard.

Express Minervas

The Express Minervas line begins service from Minervas in Mixco and travels to Tierra Nueva, in Zone 11 of Mixco. This line is the most "local", as it covers the majority of its journey within Mixco.

Fares

Payment is made exclusively via a smart card. When the service was inaugurated, Mixco was the only issuer of smart cards compatible with the system. [6] However, after Guatemala city launched its own smart card for the Transmetro network, Mixco began accepting payment by the Trajeta Ciudadana from Guatemala City. The price for 1 ride using the Mixco Card is GTQ2.50, while the cost of 1 ride using the Tarjeta Ciudadana is GTQ2.00. [7]

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References

  1. Transporte Express Roosevelt costará Q2.50 – Prensa Libre
  2. "Las Ciudades Más Grandes en Guatemala | 2022".
  3. expressroosevelt inicia a funcionar el 25 de febrero – Municipalidad de Mixco
  4. 1 2 Entra en funcionamiento el nuevo sistema de transporte público Express Naranjo en Mixco – Municipalidad de Mixco
  5. Los buses públicos “Express” extienden su recorrido | Guate News
  6. Express Roosevelt empezará a circular | Guate News
  7. A partir de esta fecha el Transmetro no aceptará monedas y así podrá adquirir su tarjeta – Prensa Libre