- Transmetro
Transmetro is a
Bus Rapid Transit system ofGuatemala City ,Guatemala . Service began with its first line opening in 2007. Unlike other bus routes in Guatemala City, it is serviced by a fleet of modernVolvo buses made by Ciferal in Brasil that are similar to theMexico City Metrobus andEcovia inQuito, Ecuador . The buses have fixed stops and partly run on dedicated lanes, avoiding other traffic. Both stops and vehicles are guarded by municipal police. In 2007, there is one route, between the City Hall (Municipalidad) and a market place at CENTRA Sur (Southern Transfer Station).Another similar transport network is in
Barranquilla , Colombia.External links
* [http://transmetro.muniguate.com/ "Municipalidad de Guatemala" page]
* [http://www.citymayors.com/transport/guatemala-transmetro.html Article about public transport in Guatemala City on CityMayors.com]
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