San Luis transportation officials presented three new long-distance buses on Thursday at the Interurban Bus Interconnection Station in San Luis, following a required fleet upgrade by the provincial transport secretariat.
The vehicles cost 900,000 dollars and will serve routes connecting Villa Mercedes and Villa de Merlo. The transport secretariat ordered the purchase to modernize regional travel options.
Transport Secretary Víctor Cianchino introduced the vehicles alongside company representatives from Blanca Paloma. He said the provincial government expects transport providers to match public investments with upgraded equipment.
“For us the fleet renewal is not a trámite: it is the guarantee that each user travels safely and comfortably, and that the support that the Province gives to transport is reflected in a better service,” Cianchino told agenciasanluis.com.
Each of the three new buses seats 42 passengers and features semi-sleeper leather seats with leg rests. Passengers also have access to satellite internet and USB charging ports located throughout the cabin.
The coaches include onboard restrooms, audio and television systems, and adjustable interior lighting that features a blue night mode. Mechanically, the units run on 12-speed automatic transmissions with three reverse gears.
Transport officials intend for these amenities to improve comfort on longer regional corridors. The provincial government currently allocates more than 1.4 billion pesos every month to subsidize urban and interurban routes and protect local transit jobs.
Provincial transport authorities and company managers attended the presentation ceremony at the station. Transportation Director Rocío Leyes and Subdirector of Regulation, Fiscalization, and Operational Planning Gabriel Busto represented the government.
Blanca Paloma executives attending the event included managing partners González Martínez, Guadalupe Martínez, and Roberto Pérez. Workshop manager Alejandro Billar and traffic supervisor Leo Sosa also joined the officials for the vehicle unveiling.
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