Overview
- Operations restarted gradually nearly a week after the March 11 shooting of driver Michael Hurtado Serna in Villa El Salvador, with only part of the fleet back on routes.
- Halcones motorcycle officers and patrol cars are escorting buses in segments, handing off coverage along the route.
- Union leader José Quispe said just four officers were assigned to route 23-A and reported that only about 15 drivers returned as others resigned or stayed home out of fear.
- An RPP reporter saw no police presence on at least Avenida México despite company claims of escorts on certain stretches.
- Family and colleagues have reported extortion demands reportedly exceeding S/50,000 as police collect evidence and review surveillance footage in the ongoing investigation.