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

diciembre 6, 2025

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.

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