PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – Thousands of residents in Bahía de Banderas faced unprecedented commuting challenges this morning as local buses were used for a political event involving the former secretary of the interior, Adán Augusto López Hernández.
Early morning commuters, many on their way to work, were left stranded at bus stops across the city as buses operated by Autotransportes Medina (ATM) failed to arrive. The few buses that did show up were already filled to capacity, leaving commuters with no alternative but to secure costly rides through taxis or ride-sharing services like Uber.
“It can’t be, I’ve been waiting for my bus since early and it hasn’t arrived, I already asked for an Uber to get there,” lamented one affected commuter. A number of taxi and Uber drivers reportedly seized the opportunity to hike their prices amid the transportation crisis, exacerbating the plight of the daily wage earners.
Early morning hours saw the ATM buses lining up near La Lija, the venue of the political event, unloading passengers from various city neighborhoods. The event had commandeered the fleet normally servicing the regular route between Puerto Vallarta and Bahía de Banderas.
By noon, the buses were back on their usual routes, but for thousands of workers, the damage had already been done. The diversion of the bus fleet for the political event sparked widespread outrage among the city’s residents who had to bear the brunt of the unplanned transportation disruption.
This incident has raised serious questions about allocating public resources for political events. Authorities have yet to respond to the situation, leaving locals wondering if this could be a recurring issue in the future. The city is waiting for a response and resolution, but for now, the bus services have resumed their regular schedule, leaving a trail of disgruntled commuters in their wake.
PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – Thousands of residents in Bahía de Banderas faced unprecedented commuting challenges this morning as local buses were used for a . . .
