Nicaragua suspends restriction of Honduran truckersThursday, August 7, 2008 The Government of Nicaragua suspended the measure, which prohibited the transit of Honduran transporters, after representatives from both countries met in Nicaragua. A commission was appointed and will meet on the 22nd of August to seek solutions to the problems. Tender: Transportation of Goods and SuppliesTuesday, August 11, 2015 The Honduran Institute of Social Security is putting out to tender transport services for goods and supplies nationwide. Honduras Government Purchase LPN-021-2015: Nicaragua cancels transport subsidyMonday, January 5, 2009 Since January 1st the $1.30 subsidy per gallon of fuel for public transport has been eliminated. According to prensalibre.com, "transport cooperatives expressed their concern about the suspension, as they maintain that their operating costs are high. Honduran truckers announce strikeThursday, August 7, 2008 A strike was announced today by the cargo carriers if the conflict with the Nicaraguan truckers is not resolved. Truckers from Nicaragua are not allowing carriers from Honduras to transport cargo coming from Nicaragua to Honduras, because according to a new law passed by the Nicaraguan Congress, only they have the authority to transport Nicaraguan merchandise to other Central American countries. National transport stoppage in NicaraguaMonday, May 5, 2008 So far, the stoppage involves only interurban transport and cargo carriers, but ultimately it could spread to taxis, motor taxis, microbuses, public bus services), and cooperatives of the National Transport Coordinator (CNT). There are concerns that the labor force could be immobilized in the "bedroom communities" where they live, and that food and non-perishable cargo could be undeliverable. Panama: New Urban Transport ConcessionsMonday, October 6, 2014 A bill is being prepared which would allow the granting of new concessions to domestic private companies for the provision of public transport in the districts of Panama and San Miguelito. The initiative to amend Law 14 of 1993 on public transport presented in the Assembly states that only firms which are 100% Panamanian may apply for the concession. The main objective of the project is for the business applying to be 100% Panamanian and it is anticipated that the main results of this will be to prevent monopolistic practices in sensitive sectors such as urban transport. Costa Rica Will Auction Bus RoutesFriday, April 9, 2010 A bill passed by Congress in first debate introduces mandatory auctions when granting permits for public bus routes. If it comes into effect, companies who already own licenses for bus routes will be able to participate in abbreviated processes to renew them. Six Companies Interested in Panama's Transport SystemThursday, August 20, 2009 Two national and four foreign companies have applied to participate in the bidding process for the public transportation system. Other companies interested have until September 4th to present their documentation and participate, said the director of the Transit and Terrestrial Transport Authority (ATTT). Guatemalan bus companies call off threat to strikeWednesday, May 21, 2008 Guatemalan bus companies have dropped their threat to go on strike May 30 to press for higher fares. Instead they agreed to hold talks with the government. A spokesman for the bus companies said they would continue to charge current fares while negotiations continue with the authorities. Three Consortiums Bid for Panamanian Metro BusWednesday, May 26, 2010 “Metro Bus Panama”, “Express del Futuro”, and “Transporte Masivo de Panamá” were the three consortiums submitting bids. Only three consortiums will participate in the bidding for designing, supplying and operating the new transportation system. Salvador's bus companies go on strikeWednesday, April 16, 2008 Public transport in El Salvador was reduced to about 60 percent of its normal level as several bus companies protested over the government's refusal to raise bus fares. Police said the availability of buses was down throughout the nation, but the problem was particularly severe in San Salvador and the surrounding area. Costa Rica to Unveil Public Transportation Plan in AprilFriday, February 18, 2011 The draft plan incorporates inter-sector buses (known as interlining) and promotion of the metropolitan electric train. The planned investment in the metropolitan electric train project (TREM) would be about $ 1,100 million over the first eight years. Integral Transport Development PlanWednesday, May 2, 2012 The Ministry of Transport of El Salvador has begun a project to integrate the policies of airways and ports sectors. The Ministry of Transport has launched a consultation with maritime transport companies and airlines in order to find out their priorities and requirements so as to develop a national policy for the sectors. Companies Subsidizing Employee TransportThursday, September 4, 2014 In Panama a bill has been presented for companies to pay a voucher of $60 for transportation workers who earn less than $850. The bill introduced in the Legislature by the Minister of Government, Milton Henriquez, aims to "... increase the purchasing power of workers giving them a "transport voucher" worth up to $ 60 ... Their income must be at or below $850. " Honduras Modernizes Urban Bus FleetTuesday, February 16, 2010 The project comprises renewing 40% of the country’s buses in three months. Blas Ramos, from the General Transportation Directorate, also commented they will develop an executive service with security. |
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