The bus terminal in Valle de Guadalupe is now a reality, and although the infrastructure is ready, the start date for operations is still unknown, stated Janise Izabal Bitterlin, tourism delegate for Valle de Guadalupe.
It’s a joint venture between private investment and the government. It’s located in El Porvenir, right after you cross the bridge. If you look straight ahead, the station is there; it’s just that it’s right in the middle of the road, so you don’t notice it because it’s small.”
The official acknowledged that this project has been a long-standing request from the transportation sector, since the Valle de Guadalupe is one of the most visited destinations in Baja California, and it was essential that it have its own bus terminal.
“It’s supposed to have connectivity with Tijuana and Mexicali. You can arrive at the airport, get off, take your bus, and get to the Valley. There will be other taxis or bus lines that will take you from there to the hotel, the winery, or wherever you’re going. There will be a complete transportation service.”
The tourism delegate commented that she doesn’t yet have a date for the start of operations; however, it’s possible it will be in the coming weeks.
“They wanted it as soon as possible. I also saw the noise and saw that it was already finished; it was very fast,” she said.
For his part, Humberto Valdés Romero, president of the Federation of Transportation and Wine Route Experiences (Fetraex), believes the project should be accompanied by support for local transportation.
“Once the terminal is built, I think that if the focus is on supporting the existing transportation system and using it as a secondary service to move people within the area, it would greatly benefit the local economy and create a very positive image for visitors,” he said.
The businessman commented that many local transportation providers are currently operating without permits because the authorities have not yet granted them the necessary authorizations.
This is the issue we’re dealing with right now. We have 26 permits as a federation that they won’t update to reflect the smaller vehicles they were issued to us by the City Hall. We renewed them with the state, but they haven’t respected our right to register smaller cars so we can transport people within the valley and tourists who come in pairs. This is an issue that has been neglected by organized groups in the Valley, and it’s a fundamental need.
Source: elimparcial
