The transformation of mobility in Yucatán, and this was confirmed by the first person who boarded the new units of the Ie-tram, part of the first 100% electric public transport in the southeast and the only one in Latin America.
Héctor Gloria Marín was the first to experience the Ie-tram after moving from the Parque de “La Plancha” station to the Teya station. He described the Ie-tram as comfortable, accessible and very technological transportation.
“It is a very comfortable transport, it is super cool, quite innovative and there were many new technologies that were new to me. I never thought that this would be seen in Yucatán and it is something impressive,” said the young man.
The 17-year-old student also indicated that Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal was right to bring the Ie-tram to Yucatán, since it represents a great opportunity for young people and inhabitants to open their eyes to see that there is a world outside and the future. is coming and is close to continue driving us to innovate in Yucatán.
It started with 11 units
It is worth remembering that, yesterday, after making a trip from the Campeche Station to the Teya Station of the Maya Train, Vila Dosal and the president of Mexico, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, gave the inaugural flag of the first Ie-tram route: Paseo 60-La Plancha-Teya that operates with the first 11 units that have high technology and are friendly to the environment. environmental and inclusive.
In recent days, it was announced that the cost for this new transportation will be 45 pesos for tourists; $14, general rate; $5, students and seniors; while people with disabilities can go up free of charge. The ticket offices will be located at Paseo 60, La Plancha and Teya station.
Sara Montes Ferrán was the first person to purchase an Ie-tram ticket at the Teya station after getting off the Maya Train to travel to Paseo 60 in Mérida. She assured that this transportation is a great support to move safely and economically.
Ie-tram, first world transport
“It looks like first-world transportation and this is very good for our country because of the image it gives. We deserve this type of transportation, first of all, because it is electric and environmentally friendly, which helps everyone. This part of Mexico is so beautiful that it opens the door for us to visit it and move around efficiently,” stressed the retired teacher.
Sara Montes expressed that the work promoted by Governor Mauricio Vila Dosal is an example for the entire country because it helps speed up mobility, especially for seniors, due to safety and ease of access. She stressed that this type of transportation should be extended to the entire country.
Finally, the teacher invited people to use this new means of transportation, which she believes will be very beneficial. In addition, she recalled that she has taken advantage of the benefits offered by the “Va-Y-Ven” in previous visits, which she has used to get around the Yucatecan capital, and assured that the Ie-tram will complement this system.
Investment of 2,800 million pesos
This important project was carried out with a joint investment of 2,800 million pesos, of which 60% will be contributed by the state; 23%, the federation, and 16%, the private initiative. It is a vehicle with a range of 350 kilometers and is sustainable, equivalent to having 170 thousand trees for the next 10 years.
The 5 routes that make up the Ie-tram are: Paseo 60-La Plancha-Teya, which began operations; Mejorada-La Plancha-Kanasín, whose operation will begin on December 30; La Plancha-Uady Faculty of Engineering; La Plancha-Umán and La Plancha-Umán-Poxilá.
The units have an accessible design through 4 sliding doors, a low entrance for older adults and people with disabilities, signage for reserved places, seating arrangements and interior distribution, adaptable hallways, audio information and electronic collection, among other amenities.
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