Salvadoran migrants help address bus driver shortage in Costa Rica
Salvadoran drivers are working in Costa Rica as part of an ordered labor migration program that seeks to address a shortage of drivers and position itself as a regional model.
TL;DR
- Salvadoran drivers are working in Costa Rica to fill a shortage of bus drivers.
- Irving Ayala, a Salvadoran driver, feels welcomed and integrated into Costa Rican society.
- The program is a result of agreements between El Salvador and Costa Rica, involving private companies and government ministries.
- The pilot program began in September with 12 Salvadoran drivers, with plans to bring more.
- Companies offer formal contracts, competitive salaries, and support for accommodation.
- The initiative aims to guarantee workers' rights and facilitate integration while meeting public service demands.