Puebla officials said the city's new Cablebús system will begin operations in approximately 60 days [3].
The project aims to reduce traffic congestion and improve public transport connectivity across the capital. By utilizing aerial transit, the city intends to link the Angelópolis CIS area in the south with the northeast sector of the city [2].
The transit line will span 14 km and include nine stations [1, 2]. Project officials, including José Luis Parra García, said they are emphasizing the effort to minimize the environmental impact of the construction [1, 2].
Environmental concerns have centered on the removal of urban greenery. While an initial estimate suggested 980 trees would be cut, officials said the number was significantly lower [1]. Reports on the final count vary, with one source stating 77 trees would be felled [1], while another reports 97 trees [2].
The project was first announced in December 2025 [2]. The implementation of the Cablebús is part of a broader strategy to modernize the city's infrastructure and provide faster transit options for residents in high-traffic corridors.
Construction is entering its final stages as the city prepares for the operational launch. The system is designed to move large volumes of passengers above street-level traffic, potentially reducing the reliance on traditional bus routes in the linked districts [1, 2].
“The new Cablebús system will begin operations in approximately 60 days.”
The introduction of a Cablebús system in Puebla follows a growing trend of Latin American cities adopting aerial cable cars to solve 'last-mile' connectivity issues in geographically challenging or densely populated urban areas. By bypassing street-level congestion, the city is betting on a high-capacity alternative that reduces carbon emissions from idling cars, though the varying reports on tree removal indicate a tension between infrastructure expansion and urban forestry preservation.
