The Governor of Michoacán, Alfredo Ramírez Bedolla, announced that his government would be implementing a cable car system in Uruapan. The project resembles Mexico City’s Cablebús system, which currently consists of two lines.

After a meeting with entrepreneurs, Ramírez Bedolla stated that the state government would be introducing an additional mobility solution for Michoacán: a cable car system. The project could be completed as early as 2023 and has therefore been included in the state’s public works program.

Uruapan’s public transportation network consists of 42 bus lines that connect over 30 neighborhoods. The Governor emphasized the necessity of the project, labeling the new cable car system as the most important mobility project of his administration, as it will consist of eight stations.

Mobility alternative for Michoacán

According to Ramírez Bedolla, studies have shown that the city’s communities need a new mobility alternative, and the project will allow the government to restructure the current transportation network in Uruapan. He added that his administration aims to modernize and strengthen public transportation in the region.

The Governor also announced that he would establish working groups with key stakeholders in Uruapan to examine the project, exchange viewpoints, and reach a consensus to present the results to the federal government.

The Mayor of Mexico City, Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighted Michoacán’s intention to replicate Mexico City’s Cablebús system. “I have good news: one of our most important mobility projects, the Cablebús, will be adopted by the Michoacán government,” she said.