Transcaribe advierte riesgo de cierre en 2026 por falta de recursos del Distrito, ¿qué pasará con el servicio?
¿Cuáles son los beneficios de estos nuevos buses de Transcaribe? Foto: Transcaribe

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.