With the arrival of the National Holidaysthousands of people are preparing to travel and reunite with their loved ones, leading to a significant increase in the use of intercity buses. This year, those who plan to travel by this type of transport will face an important change that promises to impact their trips: a new security regulation that will affect the handling of luggage in the terminals.
The government, through the Protected Streets Plan, has announced the implementation of a detailed luggage registry for travel in intercity busesThis means that from now on, every suitcase, bag or package must be identified with labels that include the passenger’s name, seat number and a unique registration code. This measure is mainly intended to increase control and security, especially during periods of high demand such as the 18th anniversary festivities.
Carabineros Lieutenant Oscar Valdés explained that the main motivation for this regulation is to improve the traceability of passengers and their belongings, which will facilitate investigation in the event of any incident. Baggage records will provide key information that could be useful to the Public Prosecutor’s Office in judicial investigation situations. In addition, on flights, intercity buses For data exceeding five hours, transport companies must retain this data for 180 days.
The mayor of Estación Central, Felipe Muñoz, has also spoken out on the matter, highlighting that this new regulation will be key to improving security at bus terminals, places that experience a large flow of people during the National HolidaysMuñoz stressed the importance of keeping a close eye on who is carrying each piece of luggage and what it contains, especially during a busy season like this one.
For passengers, this new procedure involves a small adjustment in the usual travel routine. At the time of purchasing the ticket, busthey will also be required to provide their baggage details, ensuring that each item is properly labelled before being loaded into the cargo hold. Although it may seem like an additional inconvenience, this measure is intended to ensure the safety of all travellers.
