The Metropolitan Transport Authority (AMET) began operating its newest corridor, the 32 kilometer southern route that will transverse the city from Haina, on the west of the city, to the V Centenario Horse Race Track on the east of the city. This is the longest bus route operated by the city transport authority. It primarily transits along the Av. Independencia, but also transits along Av. Bolívar, Av. México, Av. Pedro Henríquez Ureña. It crosses the Ozama River using along the Ramón Matías Mella Bridge. President Leonel Fernández himself rode on the first bus that inaugurated the route on Sunday. AMET also announced it is extending the 27 de Febrero bus route on to the V Centenario Race Track.
