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. 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. 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. Costa Rica: Proposal to Reform Public TransportThursday, July 8, 2010 The government is due to present its Transportation Master Plan soon. In a press conference, the president, Laura Chincilla, disclosed that part of the plan is to review the inter-urban bus project (known as “Interlíneas”). This project struggled under the previous government. Transurbano Begins Second Phase in GuatemalaFriday, February 11, 2011 On Saturday, February 12, operations began at zone 18 of the Transurbano mass transportation system. 80 additional units will cover routes to Kennedy, Paraíso, Pinares, Llano Largo and Canalitos. Restructure of Public Transport in San JoseThursday, September 20, 2012 A study by a Spanish consultancy firm recommends subdividing the GAM as a guide for the investment programs of the Ministry of Transport. The Spanish state run company INECO, specializing in transportation engineering and consulting, is responsible for the design of the National Transport Plan for Costa Rica, which aims to serve as a basis for establishing guidelines for future investments in the transport sector, including roads, air transport, ports and railways. These investments are intended to make the transport of goods and passengers more efficient, minimizing costs. In addition, the study recommends the most appropriate sector organization and should clearly define the responsibilities of each department within the MOPT. This will improve the country’s competitiveness and international trade. Salvadoran Transport Companies UniteWednesday, August 31, 2011 Companies managing 18 routes in the metropolitan area have formed a consortium in order to improve profitability and competitiveness. Reflecting the theme "Unity is strength", transport companies in El Salvador have decided to form an association through which they intend to do things like for example, negotiate with suppliers jointly. Urban Transportation Proposal Presented in PanamaFriday, June 19, 2009 Transportation workers presented an urban transportation modernization plan supported by the Blue Bird Corporation of the United States. The project proposes the incorporation of buses into the automated card payment system. The Blue Bird Corporation would be the supplier and the Transtarjetas company from Panama would be responsible for producing the plastic cards, distributing them, and promoting their use. |
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