Truckers’ protests: more than 2 million TM users affected by blockades

During the second day of protests by truck drivers in Bogotá, Transmilenio reported that disruptions continue at several stations in the system.

In addition, national authorities have counted 107 blockades throughout the country. The most affected areas are Villavicencio, Norte de Santander, Nariño and Bogotá.

Minute by minute

(08:00 pm) Transmilenio reported that 38 feeder routes, 32 trunk routes and 207 zonal routes (171 with detours) are affected at this time.

Meanwhile, there are 2,140,631 affected users from the towns of Usme, Ciudad Bolívar, Rafael Uribe, Suba, Usaquén, Kennedy, Bosa, Fontibón, Chapinero and San Cristóbal.

(03:07 pm) In its updated report, TransMilenio reported that five trunk lines of the system have restricted operations:

These are the stations that will be closed as residents of Bogotá begin to return home:

-Caracas South Trunk:

Usme Portal, Molinos, Socorro and Consuelo, Olaya, Restrepo, Fucha, Quiroga, 40th Street South, Santa Lucia, Library, Park and Tunal Portal.

(Returns activated at Nariño Station).

– NQS South Trunk:

Bosa the Station, The Pantry, Leon XIII, Terreros – Hospital CV and San Mateo.

-Tenth Trunk

Portal 20 de Julio, Country Sur, Av. 1 de Mayo, Garden City – UAN, Policarpa, San Bernardo and Bicentennial.

(The trunk fleet activates return at Bicentennial Station).

– Northern Trunk

Terminal and 187th Street

(Return is activated at Portal Norte and feeder routes (2-1 Mirandela, 2-2 Jardines and B924 Guaymaral) are cancelled.

– 80th Street Trunk

Portal 80, Quirigua, Carrera 50

(Returns activated on Cali Avenue).

(11:38 am) The Governor of Cundinamarca, Jorge Emilio Rey, reported this Tuesday that basic agricultural products such as vegetables, fruits, bananas and carrots, among others, have not been able to enter the Bogotá supply center.

“There has been a 38% reduction in the number of vehicles entering the country and a 41% reduction in the number of tonnes of food. Stocks in warehouses are starting to run low; if this continues, prices for agricultural products will increase gradually.”Rey warned.

In light of this situation, he warned that it is urgent to restore normal conditions on the country’s roads, especially in Bogotá and Cundinamarca.

“What is needed is to unblock the roads with the support of the police. We demand prompt agreements or the restoration of normality!”he concluded.

Truckers protest.

(10:50 am): The Ministry of Health and Social Protection on Wednesday rejected the blockades that are affecting the free movement of medical personnel, ambulances and vehicles transporting medical supplies, in the context of the current transporters’ strike.

The Ministry of Health has urgently called for understanding and respect towards healthcare personnel, especially those who must travel across different areas of the country in the course of their work.

(10:00 am) According to the Unified Command Post, set up by the Government and headed by the Ministry of Transport, there are 107 blockades throughout the country. The most affected areas are Villavicencio, Norte de Santander, Nariño and Bogotá.

(9:27 am) A group of at least 400 bikers joined the protests of cargo transporters on Wednesday. The motorcyclists are moving along Avenida Ciudad de Cali and moving along Calle 13 towards Fontibón.

Motorcyclists join truckers’ strike.

Milton Diaz

(8:28 am) According to the most recent update of the TransMilenio operations, 60 feeder routes, 69 trunk routes and 200 zonal routes (150 with detours) are currently affected.

There are 1,800 affected bus stops that cannot operate and at least 612,207 passengers have difficulty getting around the system.

(7:55 am) The following stations remain closed: Portal Usme, Molinos, Socorro and Consuelo, Olaya, Restrepo, Fucha, Quiroga, 40th Street South, Santa Lucia, Library, Portal Tunal Park, Bosa the Station, La Despensa, Leon XIII, Terreros – Hospital CV, San Mateo, Portal Suba, La Campiña, Suba – Tv 91, 21 Angeles, Portal 20 de Julio, Country Sur, 1st of May Avenue, Garden City – UAN, Policarpa, San Bernardo and Bicentennial.

Transport protests in Bogotá.

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(07:10 am) Transmilenio reported operational problems at several stations on the Caracas Sur, NQS Sur, Suba and Troncal Décima highways.

According to the report, the stations that remain closed at this time are:

-Caracas South Trunk:

Usme Portal, Molinos, Socorro and Consuelo, Olaya, Restrepo, Fucha, Nariño, Hortua, Hospital, Quiroga, 40th Street South, Santa Lucia, Library, Park and Tunal Portal.

-NQS South Trunk:

Bosa the Station, The Pantry, Leon XIII, Terreros – Hospital CV and San Mateo.

-Trunk Suba

Suba Portal, La Campiña.

– Returns from La Campiña station are activated

-Tenth Trunk

Portal 20 de Julio, Country Sur, Av. 1 de Mayo, Garden City – UAN, Policarpa, San Bernardo and Bicentennial.

– The trunk fleet activates return at Bicentenario Station.

According to the 6 am report, there is a blockage in both directions on Av. 1º de Mayo and Av. Caracas.

In addition, the stations remain closed. Usme Portal, Molinos, Socorro and Consuelo, Olaya, Restrepo, Fucha, Nariño, Hortúa, Hospital, which are part of the Caracas South Trunk.

On the other hand, the stations on the NQS South Trunk are closed. South Portal, Bosa, La Despensa, Leon XIII, Terreros and San Mateo – Unisur Shopping Center.

Likewise, the Suba Portal stopped operating and food services at this location were cancelled.

The stations were also closed. Suba – Tv 91, La Campiña and 21 Angels.

Transport protests in Bogotá.

Nestor Gomez/ Portfolio

The 13 critical points of the blockades: