DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Metropolitan Bus Services Operator (OMSA) inaugurated on Sunday, 26 April 2026 the start of a new mass transit bus system in the country. While key routes in the past were allocated to privatized transport associations, in its second term the Abinader administration is investing heavily in a modernized system that starts with the comprehensive renovation of the 27 de Febrero Avenue corridor. During the launch, it was announced that the route would be expanded to reach Los Alcarrizos in northern Santo Domingo and will extend to connect all of Greater Santo Domingo.

To encourage adoption of the modernized system, OMSA is offering a 15-day grace period during which passengers can transfer between Santo Domingo Metro routes free of charge. Afterwards, the fares will be RD$35, the same as charged by the transport associations on their routes. But the OMSA routes are integrated with...