The government of Mexico City led by Clara Brugada launched a series of projects and programs to improve public transport conditions by 2026. Because the capital will receive domestic and foreign visitors for its completion World Cup 2026the authorities decided to strengthen public transport.
However, one of the most important changes that directly affected the population is the increase in public transport fares. The updated tariffs for bus transfers came into force in November Minibuses licensed.
The adaptation of 1.50 pesos ($1.50) to discounted public transportation fare in the Mexico City sparked a debate by directly modifying the monthly expenses of users and establishing new conditions for the units and drivers, as confirmed by the CDMX Mobility Secretariat (Semovi).
Consequently, the new tariffs for 2026 were as follows:
- Minibuses and vans: 7.50 pesos for 5 kilometers, 9 pesos for 12 kilometers.
- Buses: 8.50 pesos for the first 5 kilometers and up to 9.50 pesos.
- Runner: 9.50 pesos.
He Metro collective transport system (STC) will carry out a second major modernization on one of its routes, the Line 3 University – Indios Verdes receives an investment of millions to improve its operating conditions. It is currently unknown whether there will be any station closures.
The authorities will focus on electromobility, especially in the south of the capital, which is why the construction of the Cable bus Tlalpan – Coyoacanwhich will be the fourth route of this transport.
By 2026, public transportation in Mexico City will undergo several modifications and improvements, including the following projects:
- 25 billion pesos will be invested in the rehabilitation and modernization of the metro, with a focus on the renovation of Line 3 and the modernization of electrical and electronic systems. The subway fare remains 5 pesos per trip and is subsidized by the local government, although the estimated actual cost is 13 pesos.
- With a view to the FIFA World Cup 2026, the intervention in the Metro line 2which is connected to the Azteca Stadium and the renovation of the Modal Transfer Centers (Cetram) Huipulco, university And Tasqueña.
- Cable bus: Three new lines are being built Cable bus and trolleybus route 14, which will connect Chapultepec with Ciudad Universitaria and cross several municipalities.
- The program Taxi modernization includes replacing outdated equipment, promoting electromobility and developing a new service application.
- The inauguration of the branch of the S-Bahn that will connect dairy with Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) with a forecast of up to 165,000 daily users.
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