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April 28, 2026
How long will it take for Transcaribe's new buses to arrive in Cartagena?
One of the main complaints of Cartagenans regarding Transcaribe has to do with the state of the buses. Constant breakdowns end up affecting the availability of vehicles and, therefore, the frequencies and service that users receive.
TL;DR
- Cartagena's Transcaribe system is set to receive 55 new buses to address issues with vehicle breakdowns and service frequency.
- The new fleet includes 27 standard buses, 17 midi buses, and 11 articulated buses, manufactured by China's Huanghai Auto.
- The first consignment of 40 buses is ready for shipment, with an estimated travel time of 40 days from China to Cartagena.
- The new buses are equipped with modern features like advanced GPS, security cameras, real-time passenger information systems, USB ports, and accessibility options.
- Once the buses arrive, customs, nationalization, and registration processes will need to be completed before they can begin operating.