Guadalajara, Mi Macro Periférico, transportation strike, public transit, Jalisco
The Mi Macro Periférico strike by 200 feeder bus drivers in Guadalajara has left commuters stranded, with overcrowded stops and surging taxi demand as routes on 17 lines suspend service.
Early on Tuesday, July 14, 200 feeder bus units serving the Mi Macro Periférico system and drivers on 17 routes in the Guadalajara Metropolitan Area abruptly halted service in a strike organized by the Union of Public and Private Transport Drivers of the State of Jalisco (Sicotrapej). Commuters woke to empty stops and red‑and‑black flags draped over buses in storage yards—an unannounced move that disrupted morning routines across the city.
Union leaders say they planned the action five months ago to demand responses from the company that operates the feeder lines. At 4:00 a.m., striking drivers placed flags in the lots and walked off the job, marking the formal start of the Mi Macro Periférico strike. “We have waited long enough for management to address safety, maintenance, and fair wages on our feeder units,” said one union representative.
With feeder lines on pause, regular users report overcrowded main Mi Macro Periférico stations, long waits at stops, and a surge in taxis and ride‑hail services. “I left home an hour earlier, but I still missed my connection,” said Maria López, a daily rider. “Now I’m paying twice as much on an Uber to reach work.” Many fear the strike could stretch into days if negotiations stall.
Despite the strike, both union leaders and users on social media insist that the core Mi Macro Periférico trunk line continues to operate. Still, riders note delays and fewer available buses on major stretches of the loop. The Jalisco State Transportation Secretariat has not released an official statement, fueling confusion and frustration among commuters who rely on public transit to navigate Guadalajara’s sprawling suburbs.
Among the 17 affected feeder routes are A02, A04, A05v‑1, A05v‑2, A06, A010, A011, A13, C02, C03, T01, T02, T02‑A, T03, T04, 380 Patio, and Patio 619. While some segments remain technically open, service levels vary wildly, leaving stops empty or piled with waiting passengers. Taxi drivers already report a spike in calls, and platform service providers anticipate record demand today.
Riders and business owners hope that the state and the company behind Mi Macro Periférico will step in quickly. “Local shops near stops depend on morning foot traffic,” said José Hernández, who runs a coffee kiosk near a major transfer point. “This strike threatens livelihoods beyond the drivers.”
As the city waits for formal updates, commuters are choosing costly private options or carpooling with friends. Many urge the government to mediate talks and restore feeder lines before rush hour tomorrow. Without swift action, the Mi Macro Periférico strike could leave Guadalajara’s transit network strained for weeks—and force riders to rethink their daily commute.
