Metrovia

Metrovia
Info
Owner	Fundación de Transporte Masivo Urbano de Guayaquil
Locale	ECU Guayaquil, Ecuador
Transit type	Bus Rapid Transit
Number of lines	2
Daily ridership	~1,3 millions
Operation
Began operation	July 30 of 2006
Operator(s)	Fundación de Transporte Masivo Urbano de Guayaquil
Technical
Track gauge	1435 mm (Standard gauge)

Metrovia is a bus rapid transit system that has been developed in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and is now a widely used means of transportation in the city.

Line 1 was inaugurated on July 30 of 2006. Line 2 is currently under construction while Line 3 was inaugurated on May 4 of 2008. The system will consist of a total of 7 Lines.

Metrovia Foundation

This foundation established by the city, with roughly 12 employees is responsible for overseeing the entire operation, they plan future lines and ensures everything runs smoothly. Unlike other BRT Systems' administrative entities, this one is funded entirely from space rental and other non-fare related income. ^[1]

Smart Cards

Smart Cards

Code	Color	Type	Fare [2]
TM-G	Light Blue	General with photo	$ 0.25
TM-G	Red	General without photo	$ 0.25
TM-E	Orange	Students	$ 0.10
TM-3	Green	Seniors	$ 0.10
TM-D	Light Blue	Handicap	$ 0.05
TM-N	Light Blue	People with visual impairment	100% discount - Free Fare

See also

• Trolebus of Quito
• TransMilenio of Bogotá
• Line 1 of Metrovia
• Line 2 of Metrovia
• Line 3 of Metrovia

External links

• BRT Policy Center
• Municipality of Guayaquil(Spanish)
• Metrovia Foundation(Spanish)

References

1. ^ http://www.gobrt.org/Metrovia.html BRT Policy Center
2. ^ http://www.eluniverso.com/2008/07/19/0001/18/427BFF9C52F34106AA7CFCD7D79CA3CE.html El Universo- "Metrovia Fares will be reduced (spanish)