**Transportation Cards for Agua Caliente Corridor Now Available at Oxxo in Tijuana**
The prepaid cards for the buses on the Agua Caliente Corridor in Tijuana can now be recharged at Oxxo convenience stores, announced Jorge Alberto Gutiérrez, the director of the Institute of Sustainable Mobility (Imos). Located along Route 13, these 29 Oxxo stores offer convenient access to recharge and soon purchase these cards. This route starts in Zona Centro, traverses Agua Caliente and Díaz Ordaz Boulevard, and ends at the La Presa delegation in Parque Esperanto.
According to Gutiérrez, these cards are not government-backed, but instead are available through a partnership with Oxxo and the bus concessionaire. A batch of general cards will be sold at Oxxo, with a promotional offer where a card is gifted upon purchasing a minimum credit amount. These cards range in price from 40 to 50 pesos.
In collaboration with the Tijuana City Council and the Department of Well-being, a new initiative will distribute 71,000 free cards. These cards will include preloaded trips—10 for the general public and 20 for seniors, people with disabilities, and students.
Furthermore, the right lane of the corridor will be designated as a priority lane, facilitating quicker bus travel. Currently, 76 buses serve the Agua Caliente route daily, with an additional 13 buses and three electric buses expected soon, plus 13 from the purple route.
**Expansion Plans and Other Local Initiatives**
Efforts are ongoing to extend the Integrated Transportable System (SITT) route to the Eastern Zone of Tijuana, aiming to enhance connectivity. This expansion, once finalized, will provide a broader transportation network for residents.
Additionally, addressing mobility issues in the Ciudad Industrial area of Tijuana remains a priority. This focus seeks to improve overall transport efficiency and accessibility within the city.
Other local news highlights a temporary suspension of medical pass services, with clinics informing patients about the changes. The National Immigration Institute (INM) may soon decide on fees for foreign entry at Tijuana’s border, and there’s a move to streamline the medical pass user registry. Furthermore, there’s a push for better informational resources for tourists entering Mexico.
Overall, these developments reflect a concentrated effort to improve and expand transportation and accessibility throughout Tijuana, with ongoing projects to enhance the quality of local services.