DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The National Central of Unified Transporters (CNTU) has officially launched a pilot nighttime bus service dubbed the “Third Shift” (Tercer Horario). Fares are RD$45. The initiative aims to modernize urban mobility in Santo Domingo and bolster the local economy by providing transit during hours when the city typically grinds to a halt.

Operating strictly between 11pm and 5am, the service fills the vacuum left by the Santo Domingo Metro and traditional bus lines that do not offer the service on those hours. The route is designed to support late-shift workers and nighttime commuters who previously relied on expensive private taxis or faced safety risks while commuting in the dark.

CNTU president William Pérez Figuereo characterized the initiative as a “social duty” rather than a profit-driven venture.

“In this first stage, we are operating under a license we have held...