Transcaribe advierte riesgo de cierre en 2026 por falta de recursos del Distrito, ¿qué pasará con el servicio?

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Transcaribe advierte riesgo de cierre en 2026 por falta de recursos del Distrito, ¿qué pasará con el servicio?

TL;DR

  • Transcaribe warns of potential operational suspension in 2026 due to a critical financial shortfall.
  • The District of Cartagena has not included sufficient funds in the 2026 budget to cover the difference between the technical and user fares.
  • A deficit exceeding $63 billion is projected by the end of 2025, with an additional $76 billion deficit anticipated in 2026.
  • Only 22.4% of the required $109.296 billion for the Fare Stabilization Fund (FET) in 2026 has been allocated.
  • The district's budget allocation violates Decree 1277 of 2015, which mandates covering the fare difference.
  • An existing accumulated deficit of $49.059 billion is also contributing to the financial instability.
  • Previous years also saw insufficient budgeting for the FET, leading to ongoing investigations by the Prosecutor's Office.
  • Concerns are raised about the purchase of 55 new buses valued over $67.8 billion contrasting with the operational deficit.
  • The lack of funding impacts payments to operators, the ticketing system, and overall service quality.
  • Transcaribe is requesting intervention from oversight bodies and the District Council to secure necessary resources and ensure operational continuity.