politics
May 8, 2026
Operations against informal vendors increase in TransMilenio: this is how fines will be applied
The Mayor's Office of Bogotá has reinforced operations against informal sales inside TransMilenio stations and buses, especially on the Caracas Avenue trunk line, one of the corridors with the highest passenger flow in the capital.
TL;DR
- Bogotá authorities are increasing operations against informal vendors and oversized items in TransMilenio stations and buses.
- The goal is to restore order, improve user mobility, and enhance security within the public transport system.
- Prohibited items include merchandise for unauthorized sales and objects exceeding specific dimensions (60cm high, 40cm long, 25cm wide).
- Infractions for informal sales can result in a Type 1 fine, equivalent to approximately $233,000 Colombian pesos (based on the 2026 minimum wage).
- Operations are being conducted by the District Security Secretariat, Bogotá Police, and TransMilenio personnel.
- Pedagogical sessions on self-care and coexistence are also being carried out.