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{{Short description|Bus rapid transit system in Mexico City}}
{{Short description|Bus rapid transit system in Mexico City}}
{{use dmy dates|date=November 2024}}
{{use American English|date=November 2024}}
{{Infobox bus company
{{Infobox bus company
| name = Mexibús
| name = Mexibús
| logo = Logo Mexibús.png
| logo = Logo Mexibús Movimex.png
| logo_size = 150px
| logo_size = 100px
| image = File:Mexibus 03 2014 MEX 7914.JPG
| image = UPE (Mexibús L2) 7 (cropped).jpg
| image_caption = Articulated bus operating for Mexibús BRT in Ecatepec.
| image_caption = Articulated bus operating for Mexibús BRT in Ecatepec.
| company_slogan =
| company_slogan =
Line 18: Line 20:
| stops =
| stops =
| hubs =
| hubs =
| stations = 126
| stations = 161
| lounge =
| lounge =
| fleet =
| fleet =
Line 24: Line 26:
| fuel_type =
| fuel_type =
| operator = Transmasivo (Lines I and IV)<br />Transcomunicador (Line II)<br />Red de Transporte de Oriente (Line III)
| operator = Transmasivo (Lines I and IV)<br />Transcomunicador (Line II)<br />Red de Transporte de Oriente (Line III)
| website =
| website = {{url|sitramytem.edomex.gob.mx/mexibus}}
}}
}}
'''Mexibús''' is a [[bus rapid transit]] (BRT) system that is located in the [[Greater Mexico City]] part of the [[State of Mexico]], which surrounds [[Mexico City]] proper through 126 stations.
'''Mexibús''' is a [[bus rapid transit]] (BRT) system that is located in the [[Greater Mexico City]] part of the [[State of Mexico]], which surrounds [[Mexico City]] proper.


It is operated by Transmasivo S.A. (Lines I and IV), Transcomunicador S.A. (Line II), and Red de Transporte de Oriente S.A. de C.V. (Line III).<ref name=adminMXB3>{{cite web|url = http://www.eluniversaledomex.mx/otros/mexibus-linea-3-dara-servicio-gratuito-.html|title = Mexibús Línea 3 dará servicio gratuito|trans-title=Mexibús Line 3 will provide free service |access-date = 12 May 2013|author= Redacción de El Universal|date=1 May 2013|newspaper = El Universal|location= Estado de México, México}}</ref> As of October 2021, there are four lines with a total length of {{convert|74|km|mi}} and 126 stations located in [[Ecatepec de Morelos|Ecatepec]], [[Tecámac]], [[Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl|Nezahualcóyotl]], [[Chimalhuacán]], [[Coacalco de Berriozábal|Coacalco]], [[Tultitlán de Mariano Escobedo|Tultitlán]], [[Cuautitlán Izcalli]], and [[Tlalnepantla de Baz|Eastern Tlalnepantla]], all in the State of Mexico, and 3 stations in Mexico City proper in the [[Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City|Venustiano Carranza]] and [[Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City|Gustavo A. Madero]] boroughs.
It is operated by Transmasivo S.A. (Lines&nbsp;I and IV), Transcomunicador S.A. (Line&nbsp;II), and Red de Transporte de Oriente S.A. de C.V. (Line&nbsp;III).<ref name=adminMXB3>{{cite web|url = http://www.eluniversaledomex.mx/otros/mexibus-linea-3-dara-servicio-gratuito-.html|title = Mexibús Línea 3 dará servicio gratuito|trans-title=Mexibús Line 3 will provide free service |access-date = 12 May 2013|author= Redacción de El Universal|date=1 May 2013|newspaper = El Universal|location= Estado de México, México}}</ref> As of March&nbsp;2024, there are four lines with a total length of {{convert|87|km|mi}} and 161 stations located in [[Ecatepec de Morelos|Ecatepec]], [[Tecámac]], [[Ciudad Nezahualcóyotl|Nezahualcóyotl]], [[Chimalhuacán]], [[Chicoloapan de Juárez|Chicoloapan]], [[Coacalco de Berriozábal|Coacalco]], [[Tultitlán de Mariano Escobedo|Tultitlán]], [[Cuautitlán Izcalli]], [[Tlalnepantla de Baz|Eastern Tlalnepantla]], and [[Zumpango]], all in the State of Mexico, and four stations in Mexico City proper in the [[Venustiano Carranza, Mexico City|Venustiano Carranza]] and [[Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City|Gustavo A. Madero]] boroughs.


==Network==
==Network==
===Fare and schedule===
===Fare and schedule===
The fare is 9 [[Mexican peso]]s (MXN)<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/sube-2-pesos-la-tarifa-del-mexibus-y-el-mexicable-costaran-9-pesos-a-partir-de-enero-de-2020|title=Sube 2 pesos la tarifa del Mexibus y el Mexicable costarán 9 pesos a partir de enero de 2020|language=es|date = 26 December 2019|newspaper = El Financiero}}</ref> paid via rechargeable cards which cost 18 pesos and include 9 pesos in transit credit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hoyestado.com/nota.php?id=10593 |title=Archived copy |access-date=2013-10-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213146/http://www.hoyestado.com/nota.php?id=10593 |archive-date=2013-10-04 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.reforma.com/libre/online07/preacceso/articulos/default.aspx?plazaconsulta=reforma&url=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/&urlredirect=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20131001044041/http://www.reforma.com/libre/online07/preacceso/articulos/default.aspx?plazaconsulta=reforma&url=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/&urlredirect=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/ |date=1 October 2013 }}</ref>
The fare is 9&nbsp;[[Mexican peso]]s (MXN)<ref>{{cite web|url =https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/nacional/sube-2-pesos-la-tarifa-del-mexibus-y-el-mexicable-costaran-9-pesos-a-partir-de-enero-de-2020|title=Sube 2 pesos la tarifa del Mexibus y el Mexicable costarán 9 pesos a partir de enero de 2020|language=es|date = 26 December 2019|newspaper = El Financiero}}</ref> paid via rechargeable cards which cost 18 pesos and include 9&nbsp;pesos in transit credit.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hoyestado.com/nota.php?id=10593 |title=Inicia venta de tarjetas para línea 3 del Mexibús - HoyEstado de México |access-date=2013-10-01 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004213146/http://www.hoyestado.com/nota.php?id=10593 |archive-date=2013-10-04 }}</ref><ref>[http://www.reforma.com/libre/online07/preacceso/articulos/default.aspx?plazaconsulta=reforma&url=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/&urlredirect=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20131001044041/http://www.reforma.com/libre/online07/preacceso/articulos/default.aspx?plazaconsulta=reforma&url=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/&urlredirect=http://www.reforma.com/edomex/articulo/694/1387616/ |date=1 October 2013 }}</ref>


Service operates daily from 4:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.
Service operates daily from 4:30&nbsp;A.M. to 12:30&nbsp;A.M.


=== Lines ===
=== Lines ===
[[File:Terminal ojo de agua.jpg|thumb|right|Terminal at Ojo de Agua]]
[[File:Mexibus Ojo de Agua 03.jpg|thumb|right|Terminal at Ojo de Agua]]


==== Line I: Ciudad Azteca – Ojo de Agua ====
==== Line I: Ciudad Azteca – Ojo de Agua – Terminal de Pasajeros (AIFA)====
{{Main|Mexibús Line I}}
{{Main|Mexibús Line I}}
Mexibús Line I serves the northeastern suburbs, operating from Ciudad Azteca (terminus of [[Mexico City Metro Line B|Line B of the Mexico City metro]]), to [[Ojo de Agua, Tecámac|Ojo de Agua]], the concession is in hands of Transmasivo S.A. which operates both regular and express routes. It is 16&nbsp;km long with 25 stations, and approximately 130,000 users per day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edomex.gob.mx/portal/page/portal/secom/transporte/tarticcdazt |title=Archived copy |website=www.edomex.gob.mx |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630081951/http://www.edomex.gob.mx/portal/page/portal/secom/transporte/tarticcdazt |archive-date=30 June 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> 63 articulated Volvo 7300 BRT buses ply the route painted white with red, light green and dark green trim.<ref>
Mexibús Line&nbsp;I serves the northeastern suburbs, operating from Ciudad Azteca (terminus of [[Mexico City Metro Line B|Line B of the Mexico City metro]]), to [[Ojo de Agua, Tecámac|Ojo de Agua]], the concession is in the hands of Transmasivo S.A. which operates both regular and express routes. It is 20&nbsp;km long with 34 stations, and approximately 130,000 users per day.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.edomex.gob.mx/portal/page/portal/secom/transporte/tarticcdazt |title=Secretaría de Comunicaciones |website=www.edomex.gob.mx |access-date=2 February 2022 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20120630081951/http://www.edomex.gob.mx/portal/page/portal/secom/transporte/tarticcdazt |archive-date=30 June 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref> 75 articulated [[Volvo Buses|Volvo]] 7300 BRT buses ply the route painted white with red, light green and dark green trim.<ref>
{{cite web|url = http://www.t21.com.mx/news/news_display.php?story_id=11600|title = Confirman 63 autobuses articulados Volvo para el Mexibus|access-date = 30 December 2009|date = 3 December 2009|publisher = Directorio T21|location = Estado de México, México|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101130104953/http://t21.com.mx/news/news_display.php?story_id=11600|archive-date = 30 November 2010|url-status=dead}}
{{cite web|url = http://www.t21.com.mx/news/news_display.php?story_id=11600|title = Confirman 63 autobuses articulados Volvo para el Mexibus|access-date = 30 December 2009|date = 3 December 2009|publisher = Directorio T21|location = Estado de México, México|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101130104953/http://t21.com.mx/news/news_display.php?story_id=11600|archive-date = 30 November 2010|url-status=dead}}
</ref> It began free operations in October 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota&id_nota=668382|title = Corre el Mexibús, luego de un año de retraso en su inauguración|trans-title = Mexibús is running, after a year's delay in its inauguration|access-date = 5 October 2010|date = 2 October 2010|newspaper = Excélsior|location = Distrito Federal, México|url-status=dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101107153551/http://excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota|archive-date = 7 November 2010}}</ref>
</ref> It began free operations in October&nbsp;2010.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota&id_nota=668382|title = Corre el Mexibús, luego de un año de retraso en su inauguración|trans-title = Mexibús is running, after a year's delay in its inauguration|access-date = 5 October 2010|date = 2 October 2010|newspaper = Excélsior|location = Distrito Federal, México|url-status=dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20101107153551/http://excelsior.com.mx/index.php?m=nota|archive-date = 7 November 2010}}</ref> On 21&nbsp;March 2022, the line started servicing the [[Felipe Ángeles International Airport]], in [[Zumpango]].<ref>[https://www.infobae.com/america/mexico/2022/03/21/aifa-inicia-operacion-la-linea-1-del-mexibus-con-rumbo-al-nuevo-aeropuerto/ ''Infobae, 21 March 2022]</ref>


==== Line II: Las Américas – La Quebrada ====
==== Line II: Las Américas – La Quebrada / Río de los Remedios ====
{{Main|Mexibús Line II}}
{{Main|Mexibús Line II}}
Mexibús Line II runs 21.3&nbsp;km long, from Fraccionamiento Las Américas in [[Ecatepec]] to La Quebrada, in [[Cuautitlán Izcalli]], running along Avenida Primero de Mayo, Avenida Revolución and Avenida José López Portillo; it has 43 stations and 97 buses. Urbanbus is the concessionnaire.
Mexibús Line&nbsp;II runs 21.3&nbsp;km long, from Fraccionamiento Las&nbsp;Américas in [[Ecatepec]] to La Quebrada, in [[Cuautitlán Izcalli]], running along Avenida Primero de Mayo, Avenida Revolución and Avenida José López Portillo; it has 43 stations and 97 buses. Urbanbus is the concessionnaire.


This line connects two largest commercial centers of the far north metropolitan area: Perinorte and Plaza Las Américas.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/669438.html|title = Autorizan una segunda ruta de Mexibús|trans-title=Second Mexibús route authorized |access-date = 3 April 2010|date = 29 March 2010|newspaper = El Universal|location= Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx., México
This line connects two largest commercial centers of the far north metropolitan area: [[Galerías Perinorte]] and Plaza Las Américas.<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/notas/669438.html|title = Autorizan una segunda ruta de Mexibús|trans-title=Second Mexibús route authorized |access-date = 3 April 2010|date = 29 March 2010|newspaper = El Universal|location= Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx., México
}}</ref> As of mid-2013 it was expected that the service would be operational in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eluniversaledomex.mx/ecatepec/linea-2-del-mexibus-funcionara-a-inicios-del-2014.html|title=Línea 2 del Mexicos funcionará a inicios del 2014|publisher=El Universal Edomex|access-date=3 October 2017}}</ref> But it was until January 2015 when it was opened.<ref name=inaug2>{{cite web|url=http://excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2015/01/12/1002228|title=Inaugura Peña Nieto Línea 2 del Mexibús|date=12 January 2015|website=Excelsior.com.mx|access-date=3 October 2017}}</ref>
}}</ref> As of mid-2013 it was expected that the service would be operational in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eluniversaledomex.mx/ecatepec/linea-2-del-mexibus-funcionara-a-inicios-del-2014.html|title=Línea 2 del Mexicos funcionará a inicios del 2014|publisher=El Universal Edomex|access-date=3 October 2017}}</ref> But it was until January&nbsp;2015 when it was opened.<ref name=inaug2>{{cite web|url=http://excelsior.com.mx/nacional/2015/01/12/1002228|title=Inaugura Peña Nieto Línea 2 del Mexibús|date=12 January 2015|website=Excelsior.com.mx|access-date=3 October 2017}}</ref>


==== Line III: Pantitlán – Chimalhuacán====
==== Line III: Pantitlán – Chimalhuacán / Acuitlapilco – Chicoloapan====
{{Main|Mexibús Line III}}
{{Main|Mexibús Line III}}
[[File:Mexibus Chimalhuacan.JPG|thumb|right|Mexibus Route 3 Chimalhuacán-Pantitlán]]
[[File:Mexibus Chimalhuacan.JPG|thumb|right|Mexibus Route 3 Chimalhuacán-Pantitlán]]
Mexibús Line III was the second line in service. It runs 14.5 kilometers from [[Pantitlán metro station|Pantitlán]] (transfer for multiple lines of the [[Mexico City Metro]]) in Mexico City proper to [[Chimalhuacán]], [[State of Mexico]]. The concessionaire is Red de Transporte de Oriente S.A. de C.V.<ref name=adminMXB3 /> There are 30 stations, 2 terminals, and 85 buses. The line began construction at the end of 2010
Mexibús Line&nbsp;III was the second line in service. It runs 23 kilometers from [[Pantitlán metro station|Pantitlán]] (transfer for multiple lines of the [[Mexico City Metro]]) in Mexico City proper to [[Chimalhuacán]] and [[Chicoloapan]] municipalities of the [[State of Mexico]]. The concessionaire is Red de Transporte de Oriente S.A. de C.V.<ref name=adminMXB3 /> There are 45 stations, 3 terminals, and 85 buses. The line began construction at the end of 2010,
<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.edomex.gob.mx/comunicaciones/docs/pdf/lpi_44937003-001-10.pdf|title = En Proceso de Licitación|trans-title = Tendering bids|access-date = 29 October 2010|date = 29 October 2010|newspaper = Gaceta del Gobierno del Estado de México|location = Chimalhuacán, Méx., México}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{citation|title = Listas en 2012, tres líneas del Mexibús|trans-title = Ready in 2012, three Mexibús routes|access-date = 6 December 2011|date = 7 November 2011|newspaper = El Universal|location = Chimalhuacán, Méx., México|url = http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/edomex/5339.html|url-status=dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111108214831/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/edomex/5339.html|archive-date = 8 November 2011}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.edomex.gob.mx/comunicaciones/docs/pdf/lpi_44937003-001-10.pdf|title = En Proceso de Licitación|trans-title = Tendering bids|access-date = 29 October 2010|date = 29 October 2010|newspaper = Gaceta del Gobierno del Estado de México|location = Chimalhuacán, Méx., México}}{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{citation|title = Listas en 2012, tres líneas del Mexibús|trans-title = Ready in 2012, three Mexibús routes|access-date = 6 December 2011|date = 7 November 2011|newspaper = El Universal|location = Chimalhuacán, Méx., México|url = http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/edomex/5339.html|url-status=dead|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20111108214831/http://www.eluniversal.com.mx/edomex/5339.html|archive-date = 8 November 2011}}</ref>
and began operations 30 April 2013.<ref name=inaugu3>{{cite web|url=https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/b5842/inicia-operaciones-linea-3-del-mexibus-en-edomex/|author=[[Notimex]]|title=Inicia operaciones línea 3 del Mexibús en Edomex|language=es|work=20Minutos|date=30 April 2013|access-date=15 June 2021}}</ref>
and began operations on 30&nbsp;April 2013.<ref name=inaugu3>{{cite web|url=https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/b5842/inicia-operaciones-linea-3-del-mexibus-en-edomex/|author=[[Notimex]]|title=Inicia operaciones línea 3 del Mexibús en Edomex|language=es|work=20Minutos|date=30 April 2013|access-date=15 June 2021}}</ref>


==== Line IV: Indios Verdes – Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario ====
==== Line IV: La Raza – Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario ====
{{Main|Mexibús Line IV}}
{{Main|Mexibús Line IV}}
Mexibús Line IV is the fourth line in service. It runs 22.3 kilometers from [[Indios Verdes metro station|Indios Verdes]] ([[transport hub]] for multiple transport services) in Mexico City proper to [[Ojo de Agua, Tecámac]], [[State of Mexico]]. The concessionaire is Transmasivo. There are 28 operative stations, 1 under-construction station, 2 terminals, and 71 buses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sitramytem.edomex.gob.mx/linea4|title=Línea 4|language=es|publisher=Sistema de Transporte Masivo y Teleférico. [[Government of the State of Mexico]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304232052/http://sitramytem.edomex.gob.mx/linea4|archive-date=4 March 2020|access-date=4 March 2020}}</ref> The line began construction in June 2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/retraso-de-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-ocasiona-la-perdida-de-horas-hombre-unidem-4591451.html|title=Retraso de la Línea 4 del Mexibús ocasiona la pérdida de horas hombre: UNIDEM|language=es|date=16 December 2019|work=[[El Sol de México|El Sol de Toluca]]|access-date=4 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217164318/https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/retraso-de-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-ocasiona-la-perdida-de-horas-hombre-unidem-4591451.html|archive-date=17 December 2019}}</ref> and was expected to open since 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/retraso-de-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-ocasiona-la-perdida-de-horas-hombre-unidem-4591451.html|title=Van 5 años de atraso en línea 4 de Mexibús|date=16 December 2019|work=[[El Sol de México]]|language=es|access-date=4 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213211950/https://www.elsoldemexico.com.mx/metropoli/valle-de-mexico/van-5-anos-de-atraso-en-linea-4-de-mexibus-3897154.html|archive-date=13 December 2019}}</ref> It started free pre-operative tests on 24 February 2021.<ref name=inaug4>{{cite web|url=http://www.pasajero7.com/l4-del-mexibus-a-prueba/|title=L4 DEL MEXIBÚS, A PRUEBA|work=Pasajero7|date=4 March 2021|access-date=9 August 2021|language=es}}</ref> Operations started on 9 October 2021.<ref name=openl4>{{cite web|url=https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/inicia-operaciones-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-en-tecamac-7317627.html|title=Inicia operaciones la Línea 4 del Mexibús en Tecámac|language=es|work=[[El Sol de México|El Sol de Toluca]]|first=Fernando|last=Solís|date=9 October 2021|access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref>
Mexibús Line&nbsp;IV is the fourth line in service. It runs 22.3&nbsp;kilometers from [[La Raza metro station|La Raza]] ([[transport hub]] for multiple transport services) in Mexico City proper to [[Ojo de Agua, Tecámac]], [[State of Mexico|Mexico]]. The concessionaire is Transmasivo. There are 30 stations, 2 terminals, and 71 buses.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sitramytem.edomex.gob.mx/linea4|title=Línea 4|language=es|publisher=Sistema de Transporte Masivo y Teleférico. [[Government of the State of Mexico]]|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200304232052/http://sitramytem.edomex.gob.mx/linea4|archive-date=4 March 2020|access-date=4 March 2020}}</ref> The line began construction in June&nbsp;2014,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/retraso-de-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-ocasiona-la-perdida-de-horas-hombre-unidem-4591451.html|title=Retraso de la Línea 4 del Mexibús ocasiona la pérdida de horas hombre: UNIDEM|language=es|date=16 December 2019|work=[[El Sol de México|El Sol de Toluca]]|access-date=4 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191217164318/https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/retraso-de-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-ocasiona-la-perdida-de-horas-hombre-unidem-4591451.html|archive-date=17 December 2019}}</ref> and was expected to open since 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/retraso-de-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-ocasiona-la-perdida-de-horas-hombre-unidem-4591451.html|title=Van 5 años de atraso en línea 4 de Mexibús|date=16 December 2019|work=[[El Sol de México]]|language=es|access-date=4 March 2020|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191213211950/https://www.elsoldemexico.com.mx/metropoli/valle-de-mexico/van-5-anos-de-atraso-en-linea-4-de-mexibus-3897154.html|archive-date=13 December 2019}}</ref> It started free pre-operative tests on 24&nbsp;February 2021.<ref name=inaug4>{{cite web|url=http://www.pasajero7.com/l4-del-mexibus-a-prueba/|title=L4 DEL MEXIBÚS, A PRUEBA|work=Pasajero7|date=4 March 2021|access-date=9 August 2021|language=es}}</ref> Operations started on 9 October 2021.<ref name=openl4>{{cite web|url=https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/inicia-operaciones-la-linea-4-del-mexibus-en-tecamac-7317627.html|title=Inicia operaciones la Línea 4 del Mexibús en Tecámac|language=es|work=[[El Sol de México|El Sol de Toluca]]|first=Fernando|last=Solís|date=9 October 2021|access-date=9 October 2021}}</ref> On 7&nbsp;April 2024, the southern expansion from the Indios Verdes station to the [[La Raza metro station]] station came into operation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eleconomista.com.mx/estados/Primera-etapa-del-CETRAM-Indios-Verdes-inicia-operaciones-20240407-0034.html|title=Primera etapa del Cetram Indios Verdes inicia operaciones|first= Esmeralda|last= Lázaro|language=Spanish|website=El Economista|date=April 7, 2024|accessdate=April 8, 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elsoldetoluca.com.mx/local/linea-4-del-mexibus-entrara-en-operaciones-este-domingo-11717411.html/amp|title=Línea 4 del Mexibús entrará en operaciones este domingo|language=Spanish|website=El Sol de Toluca|date=April 6, 2024|accessdate=April 8, 2024}}</ref>


==Expansion==
==Expansion==
Lines I, II and IV are expected to connect with the [[Felipe Ángeles International Airport]] in [[Santa Lucía,_Zumpango|Santa Lucía]], [[Zumpango|Zumpango municipality]]. Line I's expansion is planned to be completed by February 2022.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/metropoli/anuncian-ampliacion-de-la-linea-1-del-mexibus-ira-de-ciudad-azteca-al-aeropuerto-de-santa|title=Anuncian ampliación de la Línea 1 del Mexibús; irá de Ciudad Azteca al Aeropuerto de Santa Lucía|first=Emilio|last=Fernández|work=El Universal|date=25 August 2021|access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref> Line IV is expected to be expanded southward toward [[La Raza metro station]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tyt.com.mx/nota/unidades-de-mexibus-llegaran-a-indios-verdes-y-la-raza|first=Mayra|last=Cerón|date=12 September 2017|access-date=27 October 2021|language=es|work=Revista Transportes y Turismo|title=Unidades del Mexibús llegarán a Indios Verdes y La Raza}}</ref>
Mexibús plans to extend Line&nbsp;IV to [[Felipe Ángeles International Airport]] ("AIFA") by 2023, adding to current service that Line I provides.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.eluniversal.com.mx/metropoli/anuncian-ampliacion-de-la-linea-1-del-mexibus-ira-de-ciudad-azteca-al-aeropuerto-de-santa|title=Anuncian ampliación de la Línea 1 del Mexibús; irá de Ciudad Azteca al Aeropuerto de Santa Lucía|first=Emilio|last=Fernández|work=El Universal|date=25 August 2021|access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref>

===Line V: Lechería – El Rosario===
On 24&nbsp;July 2024, the state government announced a new line that would run from Lechería, Tultitlán, to [[Metrobús El Rosario]], in [[Azcapotzalco]], Mexico City. It is expected to run up to 22&nbsp;kilometers along Vía Gustavo Baz in Cuautitlán Izcalli and Western [[Tlalnepantla de Baz]], State of Mexico. Its construction will start in 2025.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/07/25/habra-nueva-linea-de-mexibus-hasta-el-metro-rosario-esto-respondieron-las-autoridades-del-edomex/|title=¿Habrá nueva línea de Mexibús hasta el Metro Rosario? Esto respondieron las autoridades del Edomex|work=Infobae|date=24 July 2024|language=es|access-date=25 July 2024|first=Jorge|last=Contreras}}</ref>

===Line VI: Lerma – Zinacantepec===
On 19&nbsp;November 2024, a line was announced to run from [[Lerma railway station (State of Mexico)|Lerma railway station]], in [[Lerma, State of Mexico|the municipality of the same name]], to [[Zinacantepec]]. It would benefit the municipalities of Zinacatepec, [[Toluca]], [[Metepec]], [[San Mateo Atenco]] and Lerma.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/11/20/mexibus-llegara-al-valle-de-toluca-confirman-linea-que-conectara-zinacatepec-con-lerma/|title=Mexibus llegará al Valle de Toluca: confirman línea que conectará Zinacatepec con Lerma|language=es|work=[[Infobae]]|date=19 November 2024|access-date=20 November 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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* {{official|http://www.transcomunicador.com.mx/}} (Line II)
* {{official|http://www.transcomunicador.com.mx/}} (Line II)
* {{official|http://www.mexibusiii.mx/}} (Line III)
* {{official|http://www.mexibusiii.mx/}} (Line III)
* {{Twitter|https://twitter.com/mexibusl4}} (Line IV)
* {{Twitter|mexibusl4}} (Line IV)


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Mexibús
Articulated bus operating for Mexibús BRT in Ecatepec.
Founded2010
LocaleState of Mexico and Mexico City
Service typebus rapid transit
Routes4
Stations161
OperatorTransmasivo (Lines I and IV)
Transcomunicador (Line II)
Red de Transporte de Oriente (Line III)
Websitesitramytem.edomex.gob.mx/mexibus

Mexibús is a bus rapid transit (BRT) system that is located in the Greater Mexico City part of the State of Mexico, which surrounds Mexico City proper.

It is operated by Transmasivo S.A. (Lines I and IV), Transcomunicador S.A. (Line II), and Red de Transporte de Oriente S.A. de C.V. (Line III).[1] As of March 2024, there are four lines with a total length of 87 kilometres (54 mi) and 161 stations located in Ecatepec, Tecámac, Nezahualcóyotl, Chimalhuacán, Chicoloapan, Coacalco, Tultitlán, Cuautitlán Izcalli, Eastern Tlalnepantla, and Zumpango, all in the State of Mexico, and four stations in Mexico City proper in the Venustiano Carranza and Gustavo A. Madero boroughs.

Network

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Fare and schedule

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The fare is 9 Mexican pesos (MXN)[2] paid via rechargeable cards which cost 18 pesos and include 9 pesos in transit credit.[3][4]

Service operates daily from 4:30 A.M. to 12:30 A.M.

Lines

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Terminal at Ojo de Agua

Line I: Ciudad Azteca – Ojo de Agua – Terminal de Pasajeros (AIFA)

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Mexibús Line I serves the northeastern suburbs, operating from Ciudad Azteca (terminus of Line B of the Mexico City metro), to Ojo de Agua, the concession is in the hands of Transmasivo S.A. which operates both regular and express routes. It is 20 km long with 34 stations, and approximately 130,000 users per day.[5] 75 articulated Volvo 7300 BRT buses ply the route painted white with red, light green and dark green trim.[6] It began free operations in October 2010.[7] On 21 March 2022, the line started servicing the Felipe Ángeles International Airport, in Zumpango.[8]

Line II: Las Américas – La Quebrada / Río de los Remedios

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Mexibús Line II runs 21.3 km long, from Fraccionamiento Las Américas in Ecatepec to La Quebrada, in Cuautitlán Izcalli, running along Avenida Primero de Mayo, Avenida Revolución and Avenida José López Portillo; it has 43 stations and 97 buses. Urbanbus is the concessionnaire.

This line connects two largest commercial centers of the far north metropolitan area: Galerías Perinorte and Plaza Las Américas.[9] As of mid-2013 it was expected that the service would be operational in 2014.[10] But it was until January 2015 when it was opened.[11]

Line III: Pantitlán – Chimalhuacán / Acuitlapilco – Chicoloapan

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Mexibus Route 3 Chimalhuacán-Pantitlán

Mexibús Line III was the second line in service. It runs 23 kilometers from Pantitlán (transfer for multiple lines of the Mexico City Metro) in Mexico City proper to Chimalhuacán and Chicoloapan municipalities of the State of Mexico. The concessionaire is Red de Transporte de Oriente S.A. de C.V.[1] There are 45 stations, 3 terminals, and 85 buses. The line began construction at the end of 2010, [12][13] and began operations on 30 April 2013.[14]

Line IV: La Raza – Universidad Mexiquense del Bicentenario

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Mexibús Line IV is the fourth line in service. It runs 22.3 kilometers from La Raza (transport hub for multiple transport services) in Mexico City proper to Ojo de Agua, Tecámac, Mexico. The concessionaire is Transmasivo. There are 30 stations, 2 terminals, and 71 buses.[15] The line began construction in June 2014,[16] and was expected to open since 2015.[17] It started free pre-operative tests on 24 February 2021.[18] Operations started on 9 October 2021.[19] On 7 April 2024, the southern expansion from the Indios Verdes station to the La Raza metro station station came into operation.[20][21]

Expansion

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Mexibús plans to extend Line IV to Felipe Ángeles International Airport ("AIFA") by 2023, adding to current service that Line I provides.[22]

Line V: Lechería – El Rosario

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On 24 July 2024, the state government announced a new line that would run from Lechería, Tultitlán, to Metrobús El Rosario, in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City. It is expected to run up to 22 kilometers along Vía Gustavo Baz in Cuautitlán Izcalli and Western Tlalnepantla de Baz, State of Mexico. Its construction will start in 2025.[23]

Line VI: Lerma – Zinacantepec

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On 19 November 2024, a line was announced to run from Lerma railway station, in the municipality of the same name, to Zinacantepec. It would benefit the municipalities of Zinacatepec, Toluca, Metepec, San Mateo Atenco and Lerma.[24]

References

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  1. ^ a b Redacción de El Universal (1 May 2013). "Mexibús Línea 3 dará servicio gratuito" [Mexibús Line 3 will provide free service]. El Universal. Estado de México, México. Retrieved 12 May 2013.
  2. ^ "Sube 2 pesos la tarifa del Mexibus y el Mexicable costarán 9 pesos a partir de enero de 2020". El Financiero (in Spanish). 26 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Inicia venta de tarjetas para línea 3 del Mexibús - HoyEstado de México". Archived from the original on 4 October 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2013.
  4. ^ [1] Archived 1 October 2013 at archive.today
  5. ^ "Secretaría de Comunicaciones". www.edomex.gob.mx. Archived from the original on 30 June 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  6. ^ "Confirman 63 autobuses articulados Volvo para el Mexibus". Estado de México, México: Directorio T21. 3 December 2009. Archived from the original on 30 November 2010. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
  7. ^ "Corre el Mexibús, luego de un año de retraso en su inauguración" [Mexibús is running, after a year's delay in its inauguration]. Excélsior. Distrito Federal, México. 2 October 2010. Archived from the original on 7 November 2010. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  8. ^ Infobae, 21 March 2022
  9. ^ "Autorizan una segunda ruta de Mexibús" [Second Mexibús route authorized]. El Universal. Ecatepec de Morelos, Méx., México. 29 March 2010. Retrieved 3 April 2010.
  10. ^ "Línea 2 del Mexicos funcionará a inicios del 2014". El Universal Edomex. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  11. ^ "Inaugura Peña Nieto Línea 2 del Mexibús". Excelsior.com.mx. 12 January 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
  12. ^ "En Proceso de Licitación" [Tendering bids] (PDF). Gaceta del Gobierno del Estado de México. Chimalhuacán, Méx., México. 29 October 2010. Retrieved 29 October 2010.[permanent dead link]
  13. ^ "Listas en 2012, tres líneas del Mexibús" [Ready in 2012, three Mexibús routes], El Universal, Chimalhuacán, Méx., México, 7 November 2011, archived from the original on 8 November 2011, retrieved 6 December 2011
  14. ^ Notimex (30 April 2013). "Inicia operaciones línea 3 del Mexibús en Edomex". 20Minutos (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 June 2021.
  15. ^ "Línea 4" (in Spanish). Sistema de Transporte Masivo y Teleférico. Government of the State of Mexico. Archived from the original on 4 March 2020. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  16. ^ "Retraso de la Línea 4 del Mexibús ocasiona la pérdida de horas hombre: UNIDEM". El Sol de Toluca (in Spanish). 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 17 December 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  17. ^ "Van 5 años de atraso en línea 4 de Mexibús". El Sol de México (in Spanish). 16 December 2019. Archived from the original on 13 December 2019. Retrieved 4 March 2020.
  18. ^ "L4 DEL MEXIBÚS, A PRUEBA". Pasajero7 (in Spanish). 4 March 2021. Retrieved 9 August 2021.
  19. ^ Solís, Fernando (9 October 2021). "Inicia operaciones la Línea 4 del Mexibús en Tecámac". El Sol de Toluca (in Spanish). Retrieved 9 October 2021.
  20. ^ Lázaro, Esmeralda (7 April 2024). "Primera etapa del Cetram Indios Verdes inicia operaciones". El Economista (in Spanish). Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  21. ^ "Línea 4 del Mexibús entrará en operaciones este domingo". El Sol de Toluca (in Spanish). 6 April 2024. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
  22. ^ Fernández, Emilio (25 August 2021). "Anuncian ampliación de la Línea 1 del Mexibús; irá de Ciudad Azteca al Aeropuerto de Santa Lucía". El Universal. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
  23. ^ Contreras, Jorge (24 July 2024). "¿Habrá nueva línea de Mexibús hasta el Metro Rosario? Esto respondieron las autoridades del Edomex". Infobae (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 July 2024.
  24. ^ "Mexibus llegará al Valle de Toluca: confirman línea que conectará Zinacatepec con Lerma". Infobae (in Spanish). 19 November 2024. Retrieved 20 November 2024.
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