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    By on February 9, 2015
    State Congress will not approve the extension of the concession of urban transport in Chetumal until the company covers all routes established in the agreement signed with the Municipality of Othon P. Blanco.(Photo: Sipse)

    Chetumal, Q. Roo.- State Congress will not approve the extension of the concession of urban transport in Chetumal until the company covers all routes established in the agreement signed with the Municipality of Othon P. Blanco.

    Local political representatives intend to meet soon with company representatives Municipal Ecological Equipment & Machinery, which won the bid at the time, confirmed the Committee on Municipal Affairs XIV Legislature.

    “What we are asking is that certainty be given to citizens. If we are to give a concession for five, ten or more years, you have to ensure that all service routes covered, “said Maribel Villegas Canché, deputy chairman of the Committee.

    State Congress will not approve the extension of the concession of urban transport in Chetumal until the company covers all routes established in the agreement signed with the Municipality of Othon P. Blanco.(Photo: Sipse)
    State Congress will not approve the extension of the concession of urban transport in Chetumal until the company covers all routes established in the agreement signed with the Municipality of Othon P. Blanco.(Photo: Sipse)

    Barely covers 20% of routes

    Currently only six units provide service to Calderitas and Forest Colony. The company promised 60 “green” buses each with capacity for 30 passengers, to cover a total of 15 routes in the city of Chetumal.  One of the conditions set by the concessionaire is to increase the agreement from three to 10 years.

    Second regular session

    On 15 February, the deputies of the XIV Legislature will start the second regular session of the second year of constitutional exercise, where they will meet with the company to address the issue.

    Yesterday a private session took place where Juan Carrillo Soberanis was named president of the directive board in the presence of the employees of Congress during the first ordinary session.

     

    Source: http://sipse.com/novedades/condicionan-aprobacion-de-concesion-de-transporte-136182.html





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