Metrovía
| Metrovia | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Owner | Fundación de Transporte Masivo Urbano de Guayaquil |
| Locale |  ECU Guayaquil, Ecuador |
| Transit type | Bus Rapid Transit |
| Number of lines | 2 |
| Daily ridership | ~1,3 millions |
| Operation | |
| Began operation | July 30 of 2006 |
| Operator(s) | Fundación de Transporte Masivo Urbano de Guayaquil |
| Technical | |
| Track gauge | 1435 mm (Standard gauge) |
Metrovia is a bus rapid transit system that has been developed in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and is now a widely used mean of transportation in the city.
Line 1 was inaugurated on July 30 of 2006. Line 2 is currently under construction while Line 3 was inaugurated on May 4 of 2008. The system will consist of a total of 7 Lines.
Metrovia Foundation
This foundation established by the city, with roughly 12 employees is responsible for overseeing the entire operation, they plan future lines and ensures everything runs smoothly. Unlike other BRT Systems' administrative entities, this one is funded entirely from space rental and other non-fare related income. [1]
Smart Cards
| Code | Color | Type | Fare [2] |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM-G | Light Blue | General with photo | $ 0.25 |
| TM-G | Red | General without photo | $ 0.25 |
| TM-E | Orange | Students | $ 0.10 |
| TM-3 | Green | Seniors | $ 0.10 |
| TM-D | Light Blue | Handicap | $ 0.05 |
| TM-N | Light Blue | People with visual impairment | 100% discount - Free Fare |
See Also
External Links
- BRT Policy Center
- Municipality of Guayaquil(Spanish)
- Metrovia Foundation(Spanish)
References
- ^ http://www.gobrt.org/Metrovia.html BRT Policy Center
- ^ http://www.eluniverso.com/2008/07/19/0001/18/427BFF9C52F34106AA7CFCD7D79CA3CE.html El Universo- "Metrovia Fares will be reduced (spanish)