One month after the inter-daily “publico” service was implemented, many transport system users are still complaining of difficulties in arriving at their destinations on time. Listin Diario reports that some drivers are complaining of reduced income though they admit that the streets are less congested, whereas the transport union leaders agree that the initiative has helped improve vehicular circulation.
El Caribe reports that the union leaders stated that there are still deficiencies that need to be addressed, one of them being the “pirate” cars, an issue which the Metropolitan Transport Authority (AMET) has not yet tackled. They also pointed to a shortage of seats in the system as approximately 7,500 vehicles were withdrawn from the service by the authorities.