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Uruapan Cable Car Set for April 18 Opening as Free Fare Cards Roll Out

Officials say the no‑debt, state-funded system will use a card compatible with Mexico City's Cablebús.

Overview

  • Officials completed prepaid system checks and said the first 100,000 access cards will be given out free at three stations before service begins.
  • The governor, launching a 10‑day countdown on Wednesday, reaffirmed the April 18 start and projected about 40,000 daily riders with trips under 30 minutes.
  • The route spans 8.4 kilometers with six stations, 48 towers and 91 cabins, which officials say will cut cross‑city travel times by up to half.
  • The state reports a 3,200‑million‑peso spend with no new public debt, with fares set to match local buses and rides free for people with disabilities.
  • Project leads credit advisers linked to President Claudia Sheinbaum for early guidance, and the state touts 130 million pesos in nearby works to draw visitors and refresh streets.