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Urubamba Voids Machu Picchu Bus Concession Over Fleet Shortfall

A municipal review found the selected operator lacked proof of the required 18-bus fleet, prompting a fresh tender.

Overview

  • Resolution 218-2025-GM-MPU/C annuls the temporary award to Inversiones Sumaq Ayllu San Antonio de Torontoy for the Hiram Bingham route between Machu Picchu Pueblo and the sanctuary.
  • The municipality cites vitiated information and orders administrative, civil and criminal accountability proceedings for the company and officials involved.
  • Consettur continues running the route on a provisional basis, and regional tourism officials say service for visitors remains normal.
  • Urubamba authorities plan to launch a new public tender, with local reports indicating an announcement by late January or within a month.
  • San Antonio de Torontoy rejects the nullification and plans legal action, while Consettur urges the municipality to ensure a transparent procurement.